Our Services
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With over three decades of experience, M. Michael Meller specializes in the sourcing, training, and development of young horses.
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Looking for your next mount or hoping to sell, M. Michael Meller has an extensive network and is a master of pairing horses and riders.
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From champion hunters to high-amateur jumpers and equitation riders, M. Michael Meller runs a boutique training program, specifically tailored to each rider assuring that they not only meet, but exceed their goals.
M. Michael Meller
Head Trainer
M. Michael Meller is a lifelong horseman who has dedicated his life to the pursuit of excellence in equestrian sport. He has helped find and produce some of the top horses in the sport, including Robin De Ponthual, Cazador LS, Iceman De Muze, Quilimbo, Waterloo and Carneyhaugh Manx.
Meller works closely with owners and riders to achieve top results both nationally and internationally. His students are consistently in the ribbons in the hunters, jumpers, and equitation.
Meller works with all levels of horses and riders. From low adult jumpers and amateur hunters to 4-year-old horses, FEI jumpers, and high-performance hunters, Meller helps equestrians of any level exceed their goals.
Awards
M. Michael Meller
Style of Riding Award
Since its inception, the M. Michael Meller Style of Riding Award has been presented to the rider that exhibits the best combination of horsemanship, skill, and presentation while competing at top international venues, including the American Gold Cup, Las Vegas National Horse Show, Dublin Horse Show, Live Oak International, Washington International Horse Show, and National Horse Show.
Michael Meller believes in supporting world-class competitions and equestrians that showcase the best the sport has to offer. By giving the award, Meller hopes to encourage riders to strive for excellence while exemplifying good style in the show ring.
Past winners of the award include Conor Swail, Margie Engle, Jessica Springsteen, Brian Moggre, Lillie Keenan, Beezie Madden, Laura Kraut, Lucy Deslauriers, Kent Farrington, Sydney Shulman, Alison Robitaille, Heather Caristo-Williams, Charlie Jacobs, Eric Navet, Paul O’Shea, Hunter Holloway, Jacob Pope, Mavis Spencer, Molly Ashe Cawley, Erynn Ballard, Natalie Dean, Shane Sweetnam, Eliza Lehrman, and many more.
Doc Spirit Award
Presented by M. Michael Meller
Presented by M. Michael Meller the “Doc Spirit” Award in honor of Dr. John R. Steele will be presented annually to the horse that best exemplifies the heart and athleticism necessary to be competitive at the highest levels of show jumping.
Dr. Steele, or “Doc,” as he was loving known by many, was a pioneer in sport horse medicine and had a distinguished career as an equine veterinarian. This award recognizes his dedication to the sport and his love for the horses. It is presented annually at the Palm Beach Masters and the Washington International Horse Show. The horses recognized have included Lizziemary, Eddie Blue, Cristalline, Royce, and Chance Ste Hermelle.
