Michael Richardson’s constant companion, the horse, has accompanied him on many journeys.  These experiences have enabled him to discover the potential within himself.  Michael invites the viewer to accompany him on this journey.

Michael was 20 years old and three weeks away from moving out west to work with other horsemen, pursuing his dreams of studying horsemanship.  Then one night, Michael and two friends were coming home from a roping, when he swerved suddenly to avoid hitting a deer, stunned by his headlights.  In that moment Michael’s life changed forever.  Fortunately, his friends were thrown free of the vehicle.   Michael, however, experienced the full impact of the Jeep rolling over him, crushing his spine, his body, and his dreams.  The journey that followed, from being ambulatory to having a new “perspective”, has taken Michael to unimaginable places and emotions.  Michael will take you with him to these places, as you explore the relationship between you and your horse.

Michael learned that no matter what we face in life, we must persevere.  This is what has led him to become a better person and horseman.  His life experiences have enlightened his approach to communicating, which he shares in “The Gift of The Horse©.”

After over thirty years of working with horses, Michael has evolved from not only using the common techniques of pressure and release to a more subtle approach that incorporates observation & body language, listening and communicating with the horse from the horse’s perspective and understanding.  Michael’s goal is to build a rapport between the human and the horse, offering a softness that is developed first in the mind and then through the body.  Michael’s approach will lead the human to become more aware of their own expressions and body language, which is the primary language that the horse knows and understands.  This language is the cornerstone for more advanced work.

Michael’s approach is based on belief in “engaging the mind before putting the body in gear”. Each episode will reveal a unique aspect of his approach.  He will work at liberty, with halter and lead, and under saddle as applied to different aspects of horsemanship.  Michael does not teach a technique.  He teaches you to honestly communicate with your horse and yourself.                   

Contact:

Laura E. Bradford,
Business Representative
Broken R Ranch
PO Box 416
Hico TX  76457 
940-399-9499
laura@brokenrranch.com