SPONSORED RIDERS FOR 2025 ARE:
- Andrea Hails from NSW – EA Novice Dressage Rider
- Fiona Barker from VIC – EA Prelim & YH 5yo Dressage Rider
- Liane Mitchell from VIC – HRCAV Level 3 Eventing Rider
- Margie Hepner from Vic – EA Prelim Dressage Rider
- Natalie Waters from VIC – HRCAV Level 3 & EA Prelim Pony Dressage Rider
- Priscilla Blackadder from VIC – EA Medium Dressage Rider
- Steph Halligan from VIC – EA Elementary Pony Dressage Rider
- Melissa Taafe from VIC – FEI Small Tour Dressage Rider
Congratulations to all of the sponsored riders. I look forward to working closely with you over the year to support you in achieving your goals!
SPONSORED RIDERS PROFILE
MELISSA TAAFE
Horse: Revelwood Martini & Hollands Bend Bohemian
Level: FEI Small Tour Dressage Rider
Location: Warragul, VIC
Melissa is one of the most passionate Dressage riders and horse owners I know! She is currently competing and training her 15yr old Warmblood gelding, Revelwood Martini (AKA Marti) in the FEI Small Tour. And last year she purchased her beautiful young gelding, Hollands Bend Bohemian (AKA Freddie).
Successfully qualifying and competing at the Victorian Dressage Festival every year since 2012, and multiple Australian Dressage Championships, Melissa always strives to qualify and compete at the Australian and Victorian CDI’s and Championships.
Currently competing at FEI Small Tour, Melissa’s 2024 goals include progressing into Medium Tour. And do this by traveling interstate to compete at some of the larger competitions. While also growing her connection and training with her young horse, Freddie.
Melissa has a very high level of commitment, enthusiasm, and passion for Dressage. She is very driven and motivated, always striving to achieve her best.
This is why this will be Mel’s tenth year in a row on the Dressage Plus Sponsored Riders team. Mel is exactly the type of rider I love working with and watching grow!
