| Michael and Caroline with "Touring England" after winning the Charlotte Steeplechase Sport of Kings Maiden Hurdle. |
| Michael in the irons on Feeling So Pretty, 2007, Callaway Gardens ...and on Suits and Ties after winning Aiken's Maiden Hurdle, 2007. |
| "Wherever man has left his footprints in the long ascent from barbarism to civilization, we find the hoofprint of a horse beside it." John Trotwood Moore |
| Michael Traurig, son of renowned hunter/jumper trainers Bernie Traurig and Tiffany Teeter, is now accepting horses and clients in the Aiken area. 20 years as a steeplechase jockey and in the hunter/jumper arena has provided Michael with a diverse background in the equine sport. Following high school and the tutelage of his father, Michael trained in Germany with Yo Hinneman, learning the basics of classical dressage. Then he was on to Holland, where Michael improved his jumping skills by working for a large hunter/ jumper sales facility. Upon returning to the states, he trained with such luminaries as hunter/jumper trainers Vince Dugan, Margie Goldstein, and George Morris. In addition to his hunter/ jumper pursuits, he was assistant trainer to Mr. Jonathan Sheppard at his Camden steeplechase training facility. Since arriving in Aiken, Michael has shown successfully on both the hunter/jumper circuit, as well as in the eventing world, while still maintaining his steeplechase career. He is currently training with Frank Chapot and showing his 4-year old stallion in preparation for the 5-year old jumper test. Michael is accepting students of all levels and ages, and is available for clinics at our farm or yours. Also accepting horses in training, from starting young horses to the Grand Prix jumper. |