Melina grew up showjumping in Germany on her family farm, and competed in her first Grand Prix at the age of 14. Her passion and skills led her to compete on an international level for both Switzerland and Austria under the tutelage of two time Olympian Pius Schwizer, and 3 time European champion, Paul Schockemöhle respectively. Her international career has taken her both as a trainer and a competitor around the globe from Qatar to China. She has racked up wins and team rankings wherever her career takes her. Currently she has returned to her roots and competes on the international circuits representing her home country of Germany throughout North America. To learn more about this up and coming star visit her website.
Jamie Barge
Jamie grew up riding on the East Coast in Equitation and Junior Hunters with Val Renihan. She attended college at UGA as a member of the Equestrian Team, transferring and graduating from Pepperdine University, where she began riding Jumpers. She had some early training in the Jumpers with Karen Healey and Buddy Brown. Her main coach has been Gaby Salick. She won my first few Grand Prixs at Showpark in Del Mar, CA in 2015. This past summer she spent training in Europe. She won the Hermes Sellier Trophy at Longines LA Masters. Highlights of her career include competing for Team USA at Nation’s Cup in Slovakia 2016 and at World Cup Finals 2017 in Omaha. She wishes to thank all the trainers, competitors, sponsors, grooms and fellow horse lovers who have helped her and her teammates.
Hailey Royce
Hailey Royce is a young rider embarking on an equestrian adventure that is sure to engage folks around the world. At the very young age of 3, she sat upon her first pony and it was an instant love affair. Since then, she has ridden each week to gain the necessary experience on dozens of different ponies and horses. Hailey is now competing on the showjumping circuit. Follow Hailey along her journey via facebook and watch her blossom. Teammate: Quite Quintessential