Friends--Human and Equine
Melissa & Daina
Melissa Allen , USDF bronze, silver, and gold medalist,
is my trainer, and has worked with some of the best in
the dressage world..  Her mare, Daina, is a 1998 16.0
1/2 hand, States Premium, Hanoverian mare by the
great Donnerhall son "DeNiro" out of a Maurice
(Matcho xx) mare.  Melissa understands my goals as
well as the difficulties I have experienced.  What I love
about Melissa's instruction is that it is spot-on--she
has this ability for impeccable timing and to tell me
quickly and succinctly what needs to be done and
how to do it, and at the same time, put that mental
picture in my mind.  She is honest, tough, and
talented, and I am proud to call her my friend.
   
   
   
   
   
Olivia and I have many friends, both human and equine.  Most of them are Melissa's clients, so
we travel and stable at shows together.  We are all very supportive of each other, and it's a
great group of friends.