Melanie lives  in Memphis, Tennessee. She raises and trains thoroughbreds for polo, hunter/jumpers and pleasure on her  Wildwood Farm in nearby Germantown. Melanie is a former member of the United States Equestrian Team and culminated her career with a team gold medal in show jumping at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. She is a recognized judge for hunter/jumpers, hunt seat equitation and hunter breeding. She has also designed jumper courses and taught numerous clinics around the country. Melanie is happy staying at home more now to enjoy their many horses and ponies, dogs, geese and ducks!