Dressage Training & Boarding Facility
A Professional Environment for Horse and Rider
At Prestige Performance Horses USA, we believe that successful training begins with exceptional daily care. Our facility is designed to provide horses with a safe, comfortable, and professionally managed environment where they can thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally.
Whether your horse is in full training, being prepared for competition, offered for sale, or developing through our young horse program, every horse receives individualized attention and care tailored to their specific needs.
Premier Dressage Facility
Our facility offers everything needed to support the development of horse and rider:
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Spacious stalls with daily care and monitoring
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Individualized feeding programs
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Premium-quality hay and nutrition management
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Daily turnout opportunities
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Professional grooming and horse care
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Safe, well-maintained footing for year-round training
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Dressage-focused training environment
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Access to experienced professionals dedicated to your horse's success
Every aspect of our program is designed to promote soundness, happiness, and long-term performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you accept horses for full training?
Yes. Prestige Performance Horses USA accepts horses for full dressage training, from young horses beginning their dressage careers to experienced competition horses. Every horse receives a customized training program based on age, experience, temperament, and the owner's goals. Our professional dressage training focuses on developing confidence, correct fundamentals, strength, and long-term success.
Do you offer training board?
Yes. Our dressage training board program combines expert horse care with consistent professional training in a structured environment. Horses receive individualized attention, quality daily care, and a personalized dressage training plan designed to improve balance, athleticism, confidence, and performance at every stage of development.
Do you provide dressage lessons and training for riders of all levels?
Yes. Mel works with dressage riders of all experience levels, from beginners building a strong foundation to advanced competitors pursuing upper-level and Grand Prix dressage goals. Each lesson and training program is tailored to the individual horse-and-rider partnership to promote safe, effective, and successful progress.
What horse breeds do you accept for dressage training?
We welcome horses of all breeds for dressage training and are happy to work with a wide variety of equine partners. While Warmbloods and other sport horse breeds are commonly represented in our program, we will train any horse with the willingness and ability to learn. Our primary focus is on quality sport horses and riders who are committed to developing their skills and pursuing competitive goals in dressage. If you are unsure whether your horse is a good fit for our program, please contact us to discuss your horse and objectives.
Do you compete and show dressage horses?
Yes. Horses in our dressage training program may be developed and prepared for competition based on their individual goals, experience, and readiness. Our focus is on producing confident, correctly trained dressage horses that can successfully progress through the levels and perform to their fullest potential in competition.
How can I get started with Prestige Performance Horses USA's training and services?
The best way to get started is to contact Prestige Performance Horses USA to discuss your horse, riding goals, and training needs. We are happy to answer your questions, explain our dressage training programs, and help determine the best path forward for you and your horse.
Do you offer horse sales consignment services?
Yes. We provide professional horse sales consignment services for owners looking to market and sell their horses successfully. Our consignment program may include training, conditioning, professional photos and videos, buyer communication, trial rides, and expert guidance throughout the horse sales process to help connect horses with qualified buyers.
Can you help me buy and import a dressage horse from Europe?
Absolutely. Mel Montagano regularly assists clients with finding, purchasing, and importing quality dressage horses from Europe. After discussing your riding goals, experience level, and budget, Mel identifies suitable horses through her extensive network of European breeders, trainers, and sales professionals. Clients travel with Mel to Europe to evaluate carefully selected horses, and she provides expert guidance throughout the purchase, veterinary evaluation, and horse import process.
Why Choose Prestige Performance Horses USA?
Choosing the right trainer and facility is one of the most important decisions you can make for your horse's future.
At Prestige Performance Horses USA, every horse receives individualized attention, professional care, and a training program tailored to their unique needs and goals. Led by USDF Gold Medalist and Grand Prix Trainer Mel Montagano, our program is built on decades of experience developing horses and riders from the basics through the highest levels of dressage competition.
What sets us apart is our commitment to the complete horse. We focus on correct training, exceptional horsemanship, and long-term success rather than quick results. Whether your goal is improving your partnership, preparing for competition, marketing a horse for sale, or finding your next dressage partner, we provide knowledgeable guidance every step of the way.
Clients also benefit from Mel's extensive network throughout the United States and Europe. For riders searching for their next horse, she offers personalized assistance with selecting, evaluating, purchasing, and importing quality dressage horses from Europe.
When you choose Prestige Performance Horses USA, you gain more than a trainer. You gain a trusted partner dedicated to helping you and your horse reach your full potential.
In addition to training and sales services, Mel frequently assists clients with purchasing quality dressage horses from Europe.
She works closely with each client to understand their goals, experience level, and budget, then uses her extensive network of breeders, trainers, and sales professionals to identify suitable horses in advance.
Clients travel with Mel to Europe, where she coordinates visits to carefully selected horses she has already screened for them to evaluate. From planning the trip and arranging appointments through purchase, importation, and transition to the United States, clients receive expert guidance throughout the entire process.
We provide professional conditioning, training, marketing support, and buyer representation to help showcase each horse's strengths and maximize its market potential.
Services may include:
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Professional training rides
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Sale horse preparation
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Marketing photos and videos
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Buyer communications
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Trial ride coordination
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Assistance with pre-purchase evaluations
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Domestic and international horse sales guidance
