Be sure to set your DVRs to record Melanie's Color Commentary for this World Cup Qualifier on NBC Sports - Friday, September 22nd!

Jamie Caton, Katharine Heller, Robyn Miller, Elena Smith, me, Buck, and Harriet McFadden -  some of our group I just returned from a wonderful experience at Buck Brannaman’s ranch in Sheridan, Wyoming.  He and his daughter Reata invited a group of top hands to start...

Watch the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event airing on NBC Sunday May 7th at 1:30 PM EDT with my color commentary and play-by-play by Kenny Rice.

McLain in center of podium with Romain Duguet of France on his right as second place finisher and Henrik von Eckermann of Sweden in third to McLain’s left. Tune in and relive the excitement this Sunday, April 9th, at 1 PM Eastern Time!  Two hours of Dressage and Show...

Listen to Melanie's and Francie Steinwedell Carvin's live commentary for the FEI World Cup Finals this Sunday at 2:00PM Central Time.  Their commentary, heard by the spectators in the arena, can also be listened to by those at home by downloading the free app "FEI...

What a fun weekend I had giving a clinic at Sweet Briar College in Virginia.  Many of the riders attend either Sweet Briar or nearby Lynchburg College and are getting ready for Regional and National Championships.  Other participants came from around the state.  ...

What fun to give a clinic to the Pony Club on Oahu! They are real troopers riding in the rain for two days with no complaints. Thanks to everyone for hanging in there! Pictured is Amy Quinlan who kindly organized everything and her student Barrett Whitesell.

Melanie's commentary on the Rolex Geneva Grand Prix held December 11th airs on NBC Saturday, December 24th at 2 PM ET - Christmas Eve. Set your DVR's!

I just returned from the annual AAEP (American Association of Equine Practitioners) convention held this year in Orlando.  I have been fortunate to attend for the past 20 years as a guest of Dr. Marv Beeman who was Calypso’s vet during his competition years. Marv is a...

NBC Sports on Saturday Nov 26 at 4 PM ET will broadcast the World Cup class from the National Horse show held Nov  5 with my color commentary.

Longines FEI World Cup and President’s Cup at the Washington International Horse Show held Saturday, October 29 will air on NBC Sports Sunday, November 6 at 1:30 pm.  Set your DVR's!

Steve, Robyn,  Buck, Harriet, me, and my niece Elena “You can't go to a tack shop and buy your way out of poor horsemanship!" This is one of my favorite quotes from Buck Brannaman. I just returned from Buck's clinic this past weekend in Shelbyville, Tennessee. I...

Tune in and/or set your recorders to NBC Sports, Sunday Oct. 16 at 1:30 pm EDT to watch  the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League qualifier at the American Gold Cup. Riders are trying to secure their ticket to the  prestigious World Cup Finals in...

Lindsay Yinger, Otterbein coach, Jeff and Megyn, riding team members flanking me, Kari Briggs, Business manager I just returned from the “Core” clinic for IEA members at Otterbein University near Columbus, Ohio given in conjunction with the USHJA. I was the lead...

At the Central Park House show for NBC Sports with Randy Moss, who also provided the commentary with me for the Rio Olympics.  Always a pleasure to work with Randy and Carr-Hughes Productions. Be sure to watch the Rolex Central Park Grand Prix on NBC Sports this...

The course tonight at the Rolex Central Park Horse Show was set by Olympic course designer Guillerme Jorge. Ten horses were clear for the jump off.  Jimmy Torano on his 8 yr old Day Dream bested the large field of contenders to win the title. Central Park is such a...

  The Central Park Horse Show got underway tonight for the Jumpers with a speed class.  All horses were required to show to be eligible for the Grand Prix tomorrow. This is probably a good thing as the ring is quite an eye opener with the NYC skyline in the...

I am headed to the Old Salem Farm in North Salem, New York, for the American Gold Cup/Longines World Cup Qualifier on Sunday, September 18. Looking forward to watching the competition and commentating for NBC Sports which will air the next day on September 19. And...