Burnett Farm News

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Operating out of Lebanon, IN, as a professional for over a decade, Michael Burnett brings an extensive amount of experience and a proven ability to help clients and students be successful. Burnett has been competing at the Grand Prix level for 17 years and has earned nearly 150 top 3 placings in Welcome and Grand Prix classes on personal horses, client horses, and sales horses.

Hendrik Wildricks, an incredible mount, jumping to top 3 finishes in the $30,000 WEC Winter Grand Prixs in 2026 with Burnett.

Fiji Moon and Burnett jumped to 2nd and 4th with other ribbons in the $10,000 Futures Prixs during WEC's winter circuit 2026.

Chagrand, Burnett’s mount and winner of many Grand Prixs, competing in a 3* in Michigan, is a great mount that Burnett got in the barn as a Grand Prix prospect, and was able to continue the partnership thanks to a wonderful client.

Iron, (pictured left), Burnett’s first horse in the grand prix ring and winner of many, was a horse that was purchased as a 5-year-old with trainer Richard Rinehart. Burnett also rides client horses and sale horses at all levels (pictured center and right in Wellington, FL, in 1.40m and 1.45m classes).

Along with his success in the grand prix ring, Burnett coaches riders to top ribbons at various levels. His customized programs for horse and rider create the success for his clients to move up the ranks consistently.

Burnett shows at many Midwest shows such as World Equestrian Center (WEC), Ohio, Brownland, Traverse City, and Hits - Chicago, as well as Tryon and Wellington, Florida.

Winter 2026 Student Results

Taylor Embs steps into her first Welcome and Grand Prix classes with great results. Her clients also earn top ribbons in the show ring!

Madi Van Matre and her fantastic horse, Prince, have had great success at 1.20+m classes.

Kendyl Rudolf rode to the top 6 Futures Prix placings and competed in the Welcome classes on Fiji Moon.

Hannah Hartman, owner of Hart and Horse Stables, recently moved to Greenfield, IN, where she teaches riders of all levels while riding and showing herself.

Bailea Abbott continues to build her green horse, Coral Z, with great results and recently rebooted Burnett's horse, Iron, for classic wins and numerous championships in the lower jumpers.

Kamryn Ousley conquers the 1.0 division on Lex Toccino.

Brett Taylor returns to the jumper ring after a hiatus with great results.

Summer/Fall 2025 Wrap Up

Kait Meggenhofen and Darius Du Reel in their first 2*FEI Grand Prix at Tryon.

Meggenhofen, with Dirty Girl, knocked out 1.35m rounds and double clear Futures Prix results. While aboard Kenner VDL, she jumped clear 1.30m rounds.

Kait Meggenhofen and Dirty Girl at the World Equestrian Center.

Following an impressive 2025 Florida Circuit, where Wanda Dodd and VDL Karusa Blue placed in the $10,000 Masters Classics week after week, the pair earned the 1.15m Championship at Tryon and rode to the top 3 placings in the Classics at WEC.

Wanda Dodd and VDL Karusa Blue earned the 1.15m Championship at Tryon.

Ava Ehret took her horse, Illegally Blonde, which she started with in the 2'3" hunters, and made her a competitive 3'3" horse.

Nora Kinsler and Waylon won the Crossrails Championship at the World Equestrian Center, their first time out!

Quality Horses for Sale and Lease for All Levels of Riding and Showing

In addition to riding and coaching, Burnett has sold quality hunters and jumpers for clients and other professionals. Pictured below are some examples of successful sales and leases.