Melina represented her regional federation at championships as a junior and rode her first Grand Prix at the age of 14 with a horse from her parents breeding. After completing her professional diploma in Westphalia, Melina was able to gain further experience in the stables of Pius Schwizer, the Dobel Stud and Paul Schockemöhle. Many foreign collaborations followed with the Qatar team and the Chinese Federation. Melina Schwaab lived in North America for 6 years, trained with the American legend Jorge Morris, and represented her home country at international tournaments such as Spruce Meadows in Canada, Wellington in the United States and Xalapa in Mexico. She also has many successes as a trainer and has brought many children into the Nations Cup team of their countries. Having returned to Germany, she now runs a training and show stable in Germany in the heart of Europe.