MEL MONTAGANO
"Dressage is harmony with my equine partner that forms a bond so strong. I dedicated my life towards learning, practicing, and educating others to learn to perform and care for these amazing horses."
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.
All Videos
All Videos
Leggs for Days Sales Video 8.26.19
Leggs For Days: TACKING UP AND GOING FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD HACK
Leggs For Days 6.24.19
HOW TO MOUNT A 3 YEAR OLD BY YOURSELF - MEL MONTAGANO
J'adore La Vie First Level 3 3.10.19 69% 1st place
Leggs For Days 4.18.19
Vie YH App Video Jan 2019
2018 GDF 12 CDI*** GP Mel Montagano & GaDeva
WHAT DO THEY SAY ABOUT US?
Randi Barenholtz
Mel is amazing. She is generous, kind, uncomplicated and candid. We all know dressage is hard, but Mel has a knack for knowing what is need to get the desired result. She has a way of breaking down a movement, feeling or exercise into small but meaningful actions. And it works - every time! In a short time, Mel has helped me forge a partnership with a new horse that will always standout as an experience of a lifetime. Thank you, Mel, for everything!
Anna Forbes
I began riding with Mel this past Spring 2019, and I am thrilled with how much I am learning! Mel's lessons are positive and easy to follow from young horses to FEI. I am impressed with both her horsemanship and professionalism. I highly recommend her!
Jamie Reilley
Mel comes up for clinics and our students learn so much from her. Her private lessons are very informative and she prioritizes what needs to be worked on and leaves each student with concepts to work on until the next clinic.