Jumping in Malaysia at 3 Q Equestrian
The pivotal member of Team Froesch is Melissa - whose reputation as an accomplished horsewoman precedes her in all sections of the equine industry.
Melissa Froesch is a dedicated equine professional, who takes a holistic approach to each individual horse's health, breeding and training.
Melissa's passion for training and breeding show jumpers, comes from a lifelong dedication to pursuing equine excellence. The walls of Melissa’s office are covered with photos showcasing her numerous wins and achievements of the professional
show jumping circuit.
Career Achievements
At
the age of just 16 years, Melissa Froesch was the youngest rider to place (she came 3rd) in the Royal Melbourne Grand Prix Class in 1993. Melissa's mount -Miss Cognac - was only one if three horses to jump two clear rounds that day over a course designed by
International course designer John Vallace.
In 1994, Melissa Froesch won the Horseland Young Rider of the Year at the age of 17.
She won the NSW Country Championship title in 1995.
Melissa has enjoyed many other wins in showjumping
and can boast that a record she set as a 13 yr old - winning the main steeplecase race of the day at the Findon Harriers point to point - the Findon
Hunt Cup - still stands!!
Meliisa has represented Australia in show-jumping at the Asia Pacific Games in 1995 at Werribee Park Won and placed. She also
represented Australia in NZ, Korea and Malaysia.
In Malaysia in 2003, Melissa won three events, and she has placed in events in New Zealand on two occasions
Melissa has won the Champion of Champions at Werribee Park three times; 2002 the very first time this event was ran she won this on her grey stallion Warlord II;
in 2010 she won on Glenara Master Cognac; in 2008 she won on Glenara Bollinger.
Melissa has hunted in Australia, USA and New Zealand!!
Melissa is proudly sponsored by the NRG TEAM & O'Dwyer HORSE SHOES