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Viewpoint Equestrian

Viewpoint Equestrian is located in Boyce, Virginia and is owned and operated by Michael and Marion Alway. Viewpoint Equestrian offers training and lessons. The facility includes 9 private training paddocks and 6 group turnout pastures, all with automatic waterers and run-in sheds. The facility also includes a 12 stall main barn, 4 shed row stalls, a 90’x200′ outdoor arena, a 60′ round pen, a new 72’×136′ indoor arena as well as a large grass jumping and schooling area.

Michael Alway

Michael is a 3-day eventing rider and horsemanship trainer. He specializes in equine behavior modification as it relates to common issues such as trailer loading, ground manners, problem horses etc. as well as training and starting young horses for all disciplines.

Michael has spent time training in Europe and continues to develop himself as a horseman and pursue his passion for Eventing. He has had the pleasure of judging the freestyle discipline multiple times at the RRP Thoroughbred Makeover in Kentucky for the 2019-2021 classes. In addition to training and competing, Michael teaches clinics throughout the US.

Michael has a strong background in natural horsemanship and has studied directly under some of the best horsemen in the world for many years. He began his riding career riding western and has competed in two Extreme Mustang Makeover competitions.

Marion Alway

Marion is a Grand Prix Dressage rider, USDF Silver and Gold medalist as well as a graduate of the jumping and dressage license program in Switzerland. Born and raised in Switzerland she grew up riding show jumpers as well as doing Natural Horsemanship from a very young age. After discovering her passion for dressage she became the head trainer at a prestigious sporthorse breeding station in Europe.

After several years as a head trainer she ran her own training business developing horses of all ages and stages, teaching clinics, and doing demonstrations all over Europe. Marion is an advocate for mindful training and enjoys teaching anyone who wants to learn about ethical and correct riding.