Judy-Ann Melchior With her 22 years of age the Belgian Judy-Ann Melchior is one of the youngest show jumping riders in the international elite. She has won numerous competitions, and her talent is great. At the age of 20 she participated at the World Championships in 2006 and when she was 21 she qualified for the World Cup final in Las Vegas and was placed 12th among the world's best riders. Meteoric Career Judy-Ann Melchiors many results speak for themselves and the show jumper is worth keeping an eye on. Despite her young age, she has already participated in the World Championship and in a World Cup final - something only few of her older colleagues could dream of at her age. Born with horses Riding has been a passion for Judy-Ann Melchior since childhood. She grew up on her father's breeding farm for jumping horses, the famous Zangersheide, and now she is on her way to establish herself as one of Europe's most talented young jumping riders. To become a coach and work with breeding on her father's farm are parts of Judy-Ann Melchiors plans for the future. Facts: Born: October 18th, 1986 Nationality: BEL Best international results: - 1st place in CSI5*-W, Belgium (2008) - 1st place in CSIO5*, France (2008) - 12th place in the World Cup final (2007)