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impact on the competitive performance of her horses. She is joined by a global line-up of show jumping riders who also use its supplements on the success of their horses: Billy Twomey (IRL), Kim Prince (USA), Helen McNaught (GBR) and Duncan McFarlane (NZL). Fate seemed to play a role in bringing Michelle together
with her neighbors, Equine Matrix. “One day they started to bulldoze the property next to my barn,” she said. “After watching this new building go up next to my arena, one of my clients decided to check it out and the friendship connection was formed.” In her usual ongoing
quest to be sure her horses are well cared for, Michelle says, “We discussed the benefits of the products and I decided to try them. While I was skeptical in the beginning, the results were absolutely fantastic – horses that had been easily distractible were more focused and safer for clients to ride. We also noticed changes in older, arthritic horses that had a tendency to start stiff; they were now more flexible and quicker to warm up.” During Solomon’s
properties and seemed to help with the healing process. Socrates is back on the World Cup circuit and has put Michelle into the top ten in the West League. In addition to relying on the products for her horses,
Michelle has become a dedicated user of the Matrix’s line of products for people. “I use them religiously and I am no longer tired or fatigued in the afternoons,” she said. “I used to have a terrible energy crash around 2:00 or 3:00 each afternoon and within one week of starting this, the problem was gone! I am also more focused and alert. If I forget to take it with me on the road, I really notice the difference and now I try to pack it first so it’s never left behind!” While it may have
been fate that brought the neighbors into Michelle’s life, it’s been the impressive that have her relying on them. She says, “I don’t know why it is that they became my neighbor, but it is certainly one of the most fortunate things that has ever happened to me!” Lofty goals, truly
recent 70-day stallion testing, Michelle knew the horse would need as much focused energy as possible and he was put on a high performance blend that helped increase his energy level but maintain the necessary control and style. Due to Clintord’s import and 30 day stallion quarantine, he lost weight and muscle. Michelle started him right away on Muscle Matrix and ECP Matrix to build him back up and get him ready for showing. “The benefit started to show in his neck and top line within 3 weeks,” she said. Another mount, Socrates de Midos, owned by Cross Creek
Farms, has been a reliably consistent ride for Michelle this year after coming back from arthroscopic hock surgery to remove a cartilage cyst. During his recovery he was put on the MRM Matrix, which is designed to help horses recover from illness or injury. It has natural anti-inflammatory
Opposite Page: Michelle and Solomon's Mines. This Page: Michelle and Socrates. Photos © Flying Horse Photography, Carol Brooks Parker
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clients and close friends that value their time with her, it doesn’t get much better!! Her sense of humor is dry but extremely quick. Given
combined with the never ending work ethic and curiosity of this outstanding professional, are attainable! Her commitment to the sport, coupled with her kind gentle nature, has culminated with a wonderful lifestyle for Michelle. A special place to live in the foothills of San Marcos, a collection of talented horses, friendships with her
a choice, she will walk away from conflict but don’t back her into a corner! She is ferrous about how “her” horses are cared for and will never cut corners. It is that trait that endears Michelle to the people of the show ring and is especially evident watching her with the horses at Cross Creek West. An asset to the sport, Michelle is an example of what
being a horseman is all about…just ask her equine partners, they know!!
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