Michael Barisone
Definition
An American equestrian and dressage trainer who served as a reserve member of the U.S. Olympic team in 2008.
Infamous for the 2019 shooting incident at his Hawthorne Hill farm in New Jersey, where he fired at former student Lauren Kanarek, leading to attempted murder charges from which he was acquitted by reason of insanity.
Recently issued a lifetime ban by the U.S. Equestrian Federation's SafeSport program for sexual harassment, emotional misconduct, and rule violations.
Protagonist of the 2026 Netflix documentary 'Untold: The Shooting at Hawthorne Hill,' turning personal scandal into prime-time drama.
Examples
Michael Barisone's training philosophy is so hands-on, it comes with its own set of high-caliber testimonials.
After his Netflix debut, Michael Barisone has galloped straight into the hall of fame for equestrian plot twists.
With a lifetime ban and a lawsuit in tow, Michael Barisone is schooling the federation on the art of the comeback trail.
Michael Barisone proves that in dressage, as in life, sometimes you need a dramatic dismount to find your footing again.