Melissa Souza | Premier Performance Horses

Semi-retired from the horse business, I am available in a limited capacity for lessons for youth, young adults, and amateur adult riders, and training/schooling started/finished horses. Please note, I don't accept riders younger than 7 years for lessons, and youth between the ages of 7 and 10 will be tested in an initial lesson/consultation to determine capability. Also note, riders must have their own horse that they feel comfortable upon.

Training is provided for horses that have been started under saddle, and either need schooling in, or finishing for, a specified discipline.

I have a degree in horse ranch management and a Bachelors of Science in Animal Science with a concentration in Horse Science. I specifically studied horse training and am a former horse trainer who showed at the Intercollegiate level as well as Western Pleasure for AQHA.

I focus on providing basic horsemanship under saddle, and riders can be of either Western or English disciplines. In fact, incorporating English riding skills into an all-around horsemanship program is great for horse and rider so if you don't have a discipline that's ok too.

If you have a horse that needs tune ups, I am also available for this service. Not all horses are suited for show and not all riders seek competition, but every horse should be well mannered and every rider should feel comfortable and confident. If you are interested in showing your horse, we can discuss that too!