This week on the podcast, we’re heading to Australia to meet Melissa Eeles — a respected amateur halter horse exhibitor, breeder, and program builder with a passion for confirmation and class. From working at the largest equine hospital in the Southern Hemisphere to preserving legendary bloodlines like Statutory and Mighty Awesome, Melissa shares her journey, her breeding goals, and what it’s really like to raise and show halter horses across Australia’s vast and challenging landscape. ✅ How Melissa’s early mentors shaped her halter career✅ The traits she prioritizes in breeding top-tier horses✅ The unique challenges (and perks!) of showing in Australia✅ Her perspective on bloodlines old and new