Michael Eilberg 'absolutely thrilled' with Marakov's seventh in Aachen freestyle
Both British riders in today's special were delighted with their performances
Michael Eilberg
Michael Eilberg is a British dressage rider who has competed on championship teams for Britain on numerous occasions.
With Half Moon Delphi, Michael Eilberg won team bronze at the 2013 European Championships and silver at the 2014 World Equestrian Games, before taking home team silver from the 2015 European Championships on Marakov.
Michael also had great success with the outstanding Woodlander Farouche before she was retired from sport. The pair won the FEI World Breeding Championships for Young Dressage Horses in 2011 and 2012, the first time a mare has ever done so.
After finishing his academic education as a teenager, Michael went to work with showjumper Tim Stockdale, but switched to pursue dressage in his early 20s.
Michael is the son of Ferdi Eilberg, a dressage medallist and renowned trainer, and brother to Maria Eilberg, an international grand prix rider herself. He is married to dressage rider Maya, and the pair have two children.
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Michael Eilberg and Woodlander Farouche score six nines on way to another Aachen win
The judges were unanimous in their opinion on the British stars
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Two Brits qualify for freestyle in Aachen; Germans dazzle with all plus-80% scores
The home side dominated again in the dressage special today, but Michael Eilberg and Emile Faurie kept Britain's pride high
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Britain's Emile Faurie ninth in Aachen Nations Cup grand prix on new ride
The Germans clocked in an incredible three scores over 80% today, while a new partnership starred for Team GBR
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Michael Eilberg and Woodlander Farouche win in Aachen despite nervous early moments
The young British dressage star added another victory to her impressive tally at the prestigious German venue
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British riders line up for major pre-Rio showdown
Rotterdam is the last chance to impress selectors before the team announcement
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Rio dressage watch: Bigwood stakes her claim and Eilberg wins five
Fiona Bigwood made her Olympic intentions crystal clear at Saumur, while Michael Eilberg's dream season continued
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Half Moon Delphi completes first grand prix following move to USA
The grey mare, formerly ridden by Michael Eilberg, was on the British silver medal-winning team at the 2014 World Equestrian Games
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7 ways to keep boys keen on riding
Find out how parents can prevent ambitious sons from fleeing a world of pink numnahs and high-pitched giggles
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7 things we’re jealous of on the Eilbergs’ yard *PICTURES*
Horse & Hound visits the Eilbergs’ Pink Green Farm in Worcestershire and finds something of a dressage oasis
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Ferdi and Michael Eilberg: 7 training tips sure to improve your horse's performance
Father and son dressage supremos Ferdi and Michael Eilberg share some of their performance enhancing secrets — from playing with different angles to knowing when the horse needs a rest
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11 things you (probably) didn’t know about Woodlander Farouche
From having her teeth brushed every other day to making soup every day in her stable, we find out more about this world class dressage horse
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Michael Eilberg: introducing collection in canter
Top British dressage rider Michael Eilberg talks us through how to introduce collection into your horse’s canter
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Michael Eilberg cruises to inter II victory at BD Nationals *VIDEO*
Watch Michael's winning test with Half Moon Dynasty, plus read a round-up of other winners from day one of the LeMieux National Dressage Championships
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Michael Eilberg: How to ride a square halt
Top British dressage riders, Michael and Maria Eilberg talk us through how to produce a square halt with your horse
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Aachen Europeans dressage: Charlotte Dujardin claims gold while a top contender is eliminated *VIDEO*
Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro successfully defend their European grand prix special crown, but a top rider is eliminated under FEI blood rules
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Aachen Europeans dressage: Netherlands win; silver for Team GBR *VIDEO*
In a tense finale, Britain took silver behind the Netherlands at the European Dressage Championships in Aachen today
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Michael Eilberg performs and Carl Hester falls off in Aachen
Germany is currently topping the leaderboard at the lunch break on the first day of the FEI European Dressage Championships in Aachen
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'Relishing the challenge to bring back a gold!' Meet our European dressage squad
Read all you need to know about this year's British dressage squad for the European Championships, plus their reactions to getting that all-important call
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Calls for dressage judging overhaul: FEI responds
The FEI has responded to suggestions that dressage needs a judging overhaul
