Michelle Grald

Michelle Grald is a horsewoman and a writer who enjoys blending these two passions to illuminate and inspire fellow equestrians. She received her education at Emerson College in Boston, graduating as valedictorian with a degree in speech and mass communication. Professionally, she has been a copywriter, marketing manager, graphic designer, book compositor, equestrian trail event director, and journalist. As a lifelong equestrian, she has explored many disciplines and particularly enjoys classical dressage, Centered Riding, and, especially, endurance and distance trail riding. She is an American Endurance Ride Conference Trail Master and avid advocate for equestrian trails and open space.