An important part of our mission is to provide forums where those “striving for excellence” can improve their skills and still have fun. To accomplish this, we bring a diverse and interesting array of learning opportunities to the farm.
Michael Bragdell
We enjoyed several clinics with Michael Bragdell in 2023 and look forward to more in 2024 after he returns from Florida. Michael is the Training Director at Hilltop Farm. Michael has an extensive resume when it comes to training horses and riding at a professional level.
Frederick Area Dressage Shows: 2024 Dates
We will host four FADS shows next year. These shows are well known for their very friendly, laid back atmosphere.
FADS shows focus on the fun, not the pressure so they are perfect for testing out new things or getting your horse off the farm for a new experience.
Dates are:
Saturday, May 18th
Saturday, June 22nd
Saturday, July 27th
Saturday, September 14th
For more information or to register, visit Frederick Area Dressage at:
Marion and Michael Alway Clinics
Horsemanship is way more than riding, it is understanding the horse at a deeper level. Michael specializes in understanding the horse’s individual nature, learning style, confidence level and achieving success through effective communication, understanding and psychology. Michael stresses that performance is not being a good show horse, it is having the partnership, confidence and willingness from your horse at all times whether you are showing or simply enjoying the trail. For a horse to perform, he must be fit, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well, and that requires a solid foundation.
Marion Alway Specialized Clinics
Marion is a Grand Prix Dressage rider, USDF Silver and Gold medalist, and a graduate of the jumping and dressage license program in Switzerland. Born and raised in Switzerland she grew up riding show jumpers and doing Natural Horsemanship from a very young age. After discovering her passion for dressage, she became the head trainer at a prestigious breeding station in Europe. After several years as a head trainer, she ran her own training business developing horses of all ages and stages, teaching clinics, and doing demonstrations all over Europe. Marion advocates mindful training and enjoys teaching anyone who wants to learn.
