DRESSAGE

noun

1. the art of riding and training a horse in a manner that develops obedience, flexibility, and balance.

A French term, most commonly translated to mean "training", is a highly skilled form of riding performed in exhibition and competition, as well as an "art" sometimes pursued solely for the sake of mastery. As an equestrian sport defined by the International Equestrian Federation, dressage is "the highest expression of horse training" where "horse and rider are expected to perform from memory a series of predetermined movements."

"Dressage is harmony with my equine partner that forms a bond so strong that I dedicated my life towards learning, training, riding, and educating others to learn this sport and how to care for these amazing horses."

                                                                           -Mel

Prestige Performance Horses USA, Riding Stable is home base for USDF Gold Medalist and Grand Prix trainer Melanie Montagano. Dedicated to the sport of Dressage and to provide top quality riding, education, training, coaching, nutrition, boarding and sales. Endlessly driven by the ambition to always pursue her dreams of going to the Olympics. Mel's core training philosophies are are parallel to athletic programs in other Olympic level sports. The most progress is made at a consistent, steady pace.  Mel believes in embracing the valleys in progress just as much as  the hills to truly enjoy the ride.