We’re passionate about helping horses & humans while
making an impact.
Meet Michael
Lead Coach
From a young age, Michael was drawn to the rush of pushing limits and building unbreakable bonds with horses. He quickly earned a reputation for gaining the trust of even the most difficult animals—through grit, patience, and deep respect.
But one split-second decision changed everything. Swerving to avoid a deer, Michael’s Jeep rolled, crushing every rib and his back. Declared gone at the scene, he was moments from being lost—until a faint heartbeat was found.
That miraculous survival became a turning point. Against all odds, Michael fought his way back, fueled by purpose: to strengthen the connection between horse and human. Today, he devotes his life to that mission, helping others build meaningful, respectful partnerships with their horses.
Setbacks don’t stop him—they inspire him. No matter how tough the climb, he always finds his way back into the saddle. Because for Michael, perseverance isn’t just a choice—it’s the reason he rides, teaches, and lives.
Meet Tiffany
Lead Strength & Balance Coach
Coach Tiffany is a gifted horsewoman with a rare talent: she sees the horse first. With an intuitive eye and a deep well of knowledge, she empowers riders by helping them understand how to support their equine partners through proper technique, clear communication, and compassionate guidance. Her approach centers on building a partnership where both horse and rider can thrive—physically, mentally, and emotionally.
With a rich background in eventing and dressage, Tiffany brings a unique and refined perspective to the western riding world. She blends classical principles with a modern, holistic approach, creating customized conditioning and exercise routines tailored to each horse and rider’s needs. Her mission is simple but powerful: to help riders unlock true connection, and in doing so, allow their horses to move, perform, and live with greater balance, strength, and joy.
Meet Kabrina
The Heartbeat of the Barn
Kabrina has been part of the Broken R family since high school, when a mutual friend introduced her to Tiffany and Michael. At 16, they gave her her first big opportunity—Tiffany became her first coach, and she had the honor of riding one of Michael’s most beloved horses, Bubba.
Since then, she’s grown into a skilled manager of many tasks, a dedicated caretaker, learning to care for the horses, chickens, and other animals on the ranch. Though she’s explored other jobs, she’s always found her way back to Broken R.
Now living full-time on the property, Kabrina helps manage daily operations and takes pride in supporting the growth and transformation of the animals.
Meet Josh
Assistant Horse Trainer
Josh is a veteran whose family’s tradition of service runs deep, and he carries that same loyalty, focus, and dedication into his work with horses.
With a background in cow horse training and experience showing in the NRCHA, Josh brings both technical skill and feel to his horsemanship.Working at Broken R, he assists under Michael and Tiffany, continually sharpening his craft while helping horses and riders build confidence and connection.
To know Josh is to love him—and the horses couldn’t be in better hands.
This is her and Rona- making a 1D run against Stephenville competition in June, cutting .3 seconds off their previous run in this same pen just before she started working with Tiffany!
Meet Tessa
Futurity Trainer & Business Builder
Tessa is a barrel racer who, in just a few short years under Michael and now Tiffany’s guidance, she has risen through the ranks with big dreams and a huge heart. She not only shines in the saddle but also oversees the business side of things. Together with Tiffany, she’s building out programs to make the success she’s had with her horses available to riders everywhere.