About

Michael has earned multiple top-3 finishes at the highly acclaimed Spruce Meadows Tournaments in Calgary Canada as well as winning numerous Welcome Stakes and Open Jumper Classics in his young career. In 2021, Michael added eight grand prix victories to his resume along with 14 top-three grand prix placings. Michael continues to bring his horses up the ranks, earning close to a million dollars in jumper money to date [2021].

Michael earned the individual Bronze Medal at the Platinum Zone 5 Jumper Championships aboard Windara Farms’ Luxus Liner S. In addition to his main grand prix mount, Chagrand, Michael has a talent for bringing along younger mounts like Luxus Liner S and VDL Ivar.

Burnett’s program is dedicated to the details and concentrates on one-on-one training for both riders and horses. Flatwork is essential and the fitness of the horses is key. Burnett is very disciplined when it comes to riding and is passionate about his goals. His riders love his focused attention and the success that follows.

While on the road, Burnett Farm employs a seasoned manager to handle all aspects of the care of the facility, horses, and riders staying at home. Michael spends a good part of the winter in Wellington, Florida, competing among the best riders in the world. His program welcomes serious riders and horses of all levels for training and showing.