Melanie’s Blog
Celebration in Central Park
Kent Farrington and Creedance Central Park in September is a glorious place to be... especially for a horse show on a warm and sunny day. That’s what last Friday brought to the fans of show jumping along with an exhilarating jump off won by Kent Farrington and his...
Central Park Horse Show – $216,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* presented by Rolex
Set your DVRs to record Melanie's Color Commentary on the $216,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* presented by Rolex and broadcast on the NBC Sports Network this Tuesday, September 26 at 7:30 PM EST.
$216,000 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping New York
Be sure to set your DVRs to record Melanie's Color Commentary for this World Cup Qualifier on NBC Sports - Friday, September 22nd!
Wyoming Wranglers
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...
Rolex Kentucky on NBC This Sunday
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.
World Cup Finals on NBC this Sunday
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...
FEI World Cup Finals
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...
Surrounded by Nature at Sweet Briar
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. ...
Riding in the Rain
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.
Rolex Geneva Grand Prix – airing on NBC
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!
A Sunny Reunion
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...
Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Lexington
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™ Jumping Washington
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!
Never Stop Learning
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...
An Exciting Finish at the Gold Cup
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...
FYI… IEA is Special
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...
Showtime in New York City
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...
Rolex GP Rocks the Park
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...