Rider profile 


 Melanie Blackmore

 


I have been a horse mad girl since I can remember. My parents bought my first horse when I was 12, a ripper 14.3 bay mare with no brakes!!! I was lucky to do trail riding on her all over Victoria, trying to keep up with my uncle! I then developed my love of showjumping whenI was lucky enough to be given a school master, a polo pony named Candle who taught me to jump sticks! Very lucky to have showjumpers in the family for direction.

Didn’t stop riding  when my daughters Ashleigh and Hannah coming along. I am happy we all share the passion for horse riding and we love spending time away exploring the high country together.

Over the years I have spent lots of time volunteering at pony club and continue to help in our sport when I can. I believe it’s important to encourage women to ride and live their own lives.

Love being part of the BDFEG group and  hoping I can get my ponies sorted and get back out competing again.