Melissa Weiser, a multi-faceted professional, was born and raised in the vibrant city of Los Angeles, California. With a career spanning over two decades, she has established herself as a talented actress, stuntwoman, and horse enthusiast. Since 1997, Melissa has been actively involved in the entertainment industry, taking on a wide range of acting and stunt roles in television, film, commercials, and music videos.
Throughout her career, Melissa has showcased her impressive stunt skills, performing thrilling stunts such as hill falls, high falls, fights, ground hits, water safety, and horse-related stunts in various productions. Her passion for horses began at the tender age of nine, and she has since become an expert rider, with her horses often featured in television and music videos, including Gretchen Wilson's hit single "California Girls".
Melissa is also a dedicated barrel racer, boasting an impressive five-time buckle winner, and competes in various national and regional barrel racing associations, including the National Barrel Horse Association (NBHA) and the Pacific Coast Barrel Racing Association (PCBRA). Her exceptional skills have earned her a spot at the NBHA World Championships four times.
Beyond her competitive career, Melissa is a certified riding instructor, offering training services to actors and stuntmen for their roles in television and film. She specializes in barrel racing, gymkhana, western pleasure, and trail riding, and also trains horses for these events, as well as rehabilitating and retraining problem and rescue horses.
Melissa Weiser's remarkable career and passion for horses have made her a respected figure in the entertainment industry, and her dedication to her craft is evident in her impressive body of work.
