05/27/2025
🌟 Client Spotlight: Michael Bragdell 🌟
We’re proud to shine the spotlight on our long-time sponsor rider, Michael Bragdell — a very special and talented rider with an impressive record of results, and a true ambassador for the Hulsebos Saddles philosophy for over 20 years.
Michael, originally from Gothenburg, Sweden, has been a cornerstone of the American dressage scene for decades. As Head Trainer at Hilltop Farm in Maryland, he has developed numerous young horses into champions. His accolades include:
- Seven US Dressage Finals National Championships
- Multiple USEF/Markel Young Horse National Championships, including titles with Selten-HW, Hemmingway, and SenSation HW
- 2021 CDI-W Devon Grand Prix Freestyle Winner with Qredit Hilltop
- USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist
Michael has been riding with Hulsebos Saddles for years, and here’s why:
“Hulsebos Saddles always strive for perfection and for finding the right solution for both horse and rider. No other saddle I’ve ridden in offers the same feeling of shoulder freedom, improved movement through the back, and optimal fit for my position in the seat and leg. With Hulsebos, I’ve developed into a more supple, connected rider — without being forced into a fixed position. It gives me an independent seat, which results in maximum freedom in the horse’s movement. It also allows me to better access the horse’s body and truly connect with my horse.”
Thank you, Michael, for your continued trust, passion, and dedication to the craft of dressage. We’re honored to be part of your journey — and we support you in what’s coming in the future! 🐎💫