Melanie Byrne

Melanie Byrne

Owner

Melanie Byrne, who owns Heritage Riding, is an Equestrian Federation of Australia Level 2 General and British Horse Society Intermediate Instructor and holds a Diploma of Equine Management VCAH Glenormiston.

Melanie did her instructor coaching training in the UK for three years and on her return established Heritage Riding. Melanie trains and rides at Grand Prix Level Dressage, and teaches a select number of clients in Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing. She has been working in the horse Industry for 41 years and Coaching for 36 years.

Her vast experience ranges from:

  • Studs: handling stallions and young stock, breeding and foaling
  • Breaking in and riding young horses
  • Equestrian Centres: competing and showing horses in Dressage & Eventing
  • Riding Schools: teaching and training riders
  • Competing/Training Horses from Preliminary to FEI Level Dressage
  • Trained horse & rider combinations to represent on Queensland State Squads in Dressage and Eventing
  • Racing Stables: riding trackwork
  • Polo Stables: grooming

Melanie did not come from a 'horsey' family but was horse mad from 2 years old and her parents thought if by the age of 5 they did not do something about her pony addiction she would follow the next horse and never come home again.  As a result Melanie got her first pony at the age of 6 and the rest is history.  The same all consuming passion and love for horses as a little girl still fuels what she does today in her coaching and riding.  Horses are simply a way of life!!

Melanie trained with Edgar and Marianne Lichtwark for 20 years and now trains with Spanish Olympian Rafael Soto.  Her own interest is now in Dressage, but having previously Evented, she enjoys teaching both the skills required in dressage and jumping disciplines.

Other Team Members

Emma McManimm

Emma McManimm

Junior Instructor

Emma started riding with us 6 years ago and went on to lease and compete one of Heritage Ridings school master horses in Eventing. She is currently working towards her intro coaching certificate.
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Carley Land

Carley Land

Instructor

Carley learnt to ride at Heritage Riding when she was 7 years old and has been with the Heritage team ever since! Currently training for her EA Level 1 general, Carley regularly competes in Dressage.
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What Our Customers Say...

I started riding at Heritage as an adult. I was very nervous as I had only been on a horse a handful of times. The Instructors made me feel confident and at ease due to their knowledge and care for their clients. They explain everything so it is easy to understand and are happy to answer all the questions I like to ask.......They make you feel like you are part of the family and it is my happy place....
Sharlene Spiller
I started riding at Heritage when I was 6 when I got 10 lessons for my birthday. 3 years later and I still love it just as much. When I started I couldn't trot and steer the horse at the same time, now I do dressage, jumping and cross country. This year I have started leasing Tribby and I love him so much.
Ruby
Heritage Riding School is fantastic. The instructors are extremely friendly and have an extremely high knowledge about riding and caring for horses. The camps they offer children are great fun and a must every school holidays.
Stacie Ann
Heritage Riding is a great riding school for both beginners and experienced riders, with awesome instructors and horses who make the experience super fun!!
Zoe Vallance
My daughter loves this place, a great opportunity to meet new friends and learn something. The staff are always kind and are very understanding. My daughter looks forward to her lessons and she always comes back with a smile. Great place for kids, children, teens, parents and everyone!
Jennifer Devaney
I first went here when i was younger and i loved every bit of it! Their camps are the best way to have some fun on the holidays and the way they treat the horses is amazing. I love being here and learning and just helping around! The staff are so kind and always try to teach new things! A great place for fun and learning!
daniella devaney
This is the best riding school in Brisbane it teaches from beginners all the way to advanced riders and they make it really fun. If you are looking for a place to ride HERITAGE RIDING IS THE PLACE FOR YOU TO GO!!!!!!!!!!
Charlotte McLellan
My daughter has been riding at heritage for nearly 3 years - she loves it and would be down there riding every day if she could. The whole team is passionate about horses and making sure everyone is safe; it’s a great environment to enjoy riding and learning about horses.
Rach Warren
Heritage Riding is the best riding school there could possibly be. They have taught me so much and everyday I look forward to my riding lesson on Saturday...
Charlotte Mc
I started riding at Heritage as an adult. I was very nervous as I had only been on a horse a handful of times. The Instructors made me feel confident and at ease due to their knowledge and care for their clients. They explain everything so it is easy to understand and are happy to answer all the questions I like to ask.......They make you feel like you are part of the family and it is my happy place....
Sharlene Spiller
I started riding at Heritage when I was 6 when I got 10 lessons for my birthday. 3 years later and I still love it just as much. When I started I couldn't trot and steer the horse at the same time, now I do dressage, jumping and cross country. This year I have started leasing Tribby and I love him so much.
Ruby
Heritage Riding School is fantastic. The instructors are extremely friendly and have an extremely high knowledge about riding and caring for horses. The camps they offer children are great fun and a must every school holidays.
Stacie Ann
Heritage Riding is a great riding school for both beginners and experienced riders, with awesome instructors and horses who make the experience super fun!!
Zoe Vallance
My daughter loves this place, a great opportunity to meet new friends and learn something. The staff are always kind and are very understanding. My daughter looks forward to her lessons and she always comes back with a smile. Great place for kids, children, teens, parents and everyone!
Jennifer Devaney
I first went here when i was younger and i loved every bit of it! Their camps are the best way to have some fun on the holidays and the way they treat the horses is amazing. I love being here and learning and just helping around! The staff are so kind and always try to teach new things! A great place for fun and learning!
daniella devaney
This is the best riding school in Brisbane it teaches from beginners all the way to advanced riders and they make it really fun. If you are looking for a place to ride HERITAGE RIDING IS THE PLACE FOR YOU TO GO!!!!!!!!!!
Charlotte McLellan
My daughter has been riding at heritage for nearly 3 years - she loves it and would be down there riding every day if she could. The whole team is passionate about horses and making sure everyone is safe; it’s a great environment to enjoy riding and learning about horses.
Rach Warren
Heritage Riding is the best riding school there could possibly be. They have taught me so much and everyday I look forward to my riding lesson on Saturday...
Charlotte Mc
Megan Lucas
Emma McManimm
Melanie Byrne
Rhianydd Davies
Carley Land

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