Why train with Michele

✔ Olympic-level experience
✔ Deep expertise in three disciplines
✔ Advanced groundwork knowledge
✔ Classical foundation from two Olympic Gold Masters
✔ Ethical, modern, effective method
✔ Suitable for riders of all levels
✔ Clear, structured and horse-friendly approach

Show Jumping – A Solid Foundation from an Olympic Gold Master

Michele’s background in show jumping comes from elite training: 11 years working with Graziano Mancinelli, Olympic Gold Medalist in 1972.
From this experience he inherited precision, rhythm, balance and a deep respect for the horse’s biomechanics.
Show jumping remains an essential component of his method, used to improve balance, reactivity and awareness for jumpers, eventers and dressage riders alike.

Eventing – Excellence Built at the Highest Level

Michele dedicated more than twenty years to top-level eventing, leading the Italian Eventing Team through three Olympic Games, three World Equestrian Games and over ten European Championships.
His expertise combines dressage, cross-country and show jumping in a unified approach based on technical precision, horse-athlete management, mental preparation and uncompromising welfare standards.
He is known for his clarity, safety-first mindset, strategy and ability to develop partnerships through realistic, progressive and sustainable training.

Dressage Specialization – from young horses up to Grand Prix Level

Since 2006, Michele has been dedicated to high-level dressage training, working with some of the most influential figures in the world:

Rudolf Zeilinger

Hans Peter Minderhoud

Mariette Withages

Adelinde Cornelissen

This combination of experiences—show jumping, eventing, and GP dressage—is what makes Michele a truly multidisciplinary technician, rare on the international scene.

Groundwork – with Tristan Tucker

From 2020 to 2022 Michele worked with Tristan Tucker, international expert in horse behaviour and groundwork.

He now integrates:

  • progressive groundwork

  • de-escalation and tension management

  • exercises for sensitive or reactive horses

  • focus, calmness and understanding

  • mental preparation before ridden work

  • complete respect for equine welfare