Melinda Ma

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Melinda Ma
Melinda Ma
Melinda Ma


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Hong Kong

Bio

Year of Birth: 1996

 

Gender: Female

 

Place of Birth: Hong Kong

 

Training Venue: Germany

 

Riding Since: Age 6

 

Equestrian Discipline: Jumping

 

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Best Result

Twice 2nd place in CSIAm-A Two Phases (1.40m) of Verden, Germany 2019
5th Place in CSIAm-A Two Phase (1.35cm) in Donaueschingen, Germany 2019
8th place in CSIAm-A Table A (1.40m) in Donaueschingen, Germany 2019
Overall Champion of FEI World Jumping Challenge 2017 Hong Kong, Category B
Champion of Longines Masters of Hong Kong 2017, HKJC Junior Challenge
2016 – 2018 HKJC Junior Equestrian Training Squad Member


Background

Melinda Ma started riding at the age of six at Pokfulam Public Riding School. She always dreamed to ride at the Olympics one day and always knew that she would become a professional rider.

 

Despite starting late to compete in showjumping at age 15, under the tutelage of Joachim Heidenreich as a member of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Junior Equestrian Training Squad (2016-2018), Melinda has achieved many notable successes within Hong Kong such as the 2017 Longines Masters of Hong Kong HKJC Junior Challenge Champion, as well as the 2017 FEI World Jumping Challenge Category B Overall Champion.

 

After moving to Germany to pursue showjumping full-time in 2017, she has dedicated herself to her sport with success at the international level, most notably the two 2nd places at CSIAm Verden in the 140cm class, and a 5th place at CSIAm Donaueschingen in 135cm class in 2019.