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About the Founder
Marina Genn began her riding career at an early age in Germany. Her equestrian studies excelled under the direction of such accomplished riders as Dr. Reiner Klimke, (1984 Gold Medal Olympian, 6 times World Champion and 12 times European Champion in team and individual Dressage); Herbert Rehbein, (world renown trainer and competitor); and Johann Hinnemann, (1987 World Champion Dressage Team and Individual Bronze Medalist). In the early 1970's, the Reitschule Genn GmbH in Germany grew to become the principal center in Germany for the training and breeding of fine competition horses. Marina trained many of these young horses herself, and proceeded to ride many of them to victory in the show jumping ring and three-day eventing course. After moving to Canada in 1982, she continued to excel in the world of dressage competition. During her five competitive years in Canada, she placed 355 times including 121 first places, 65 seconds, and 55 thirds.
In 1987, Marina was long listed for the Canadian Equestrian Team, but decided to leave Canada and move to the United States to share her knowledge and experience. Deeply committed to the promotion of her sport, she is proud of her accomplishments as an exhibitor, and equally proud of her students who share her enthusiasm and pursuit of excellence.
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These accomplishments led to her to attain such titles as:
| 1982 |
Canadian Grand Prix Reserve Champion |
| 1983 |
Canadian Grand Prix Champion |
| 1984 |
Ontario Basic Reserve Champion |
| 1984 |
Ontario Medium Champion |
| 1984 |
Ontario Advanced Champion |
| 1984 |
Ontario Grand Prix Champion |
| 1985 |
Canadian Medium Champion Eastern Division |
| 1987 |
Showing "Rialto", won eight Intermediary consecutively, winning the high score award at this level across the United States of America |
Throughout the years, Marina has sold over 1100 horses, standing behind each horse with continuous support and dedication so that each student may attain his/her greatest potential. Working together with trainers across the United States, helping them refine both their riding and teaching techniques, Marina has acquired a great number of students over the years. Sharing her expertise and enthusiasm with complete dedication, Marina helps each of her students meet the challenges of dressage training and competition. Her expectations are high for all with whom she works, and as an instructor, demanding but realistic goals enhance each student's potential as a rider and competitor.
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As an instructor, it is my goal...
...to teach students how to achieve balance and harmony with their horses through proper timing of the aids, rather then through strength. Horses are intrinsically sensitive animals, and are interested in pleasing their rider. Because of this, the strength with which one applies the aid is not nearly as important as the moment. If the timing of the aid is precise, the horse will respond lightly and in balance. If I can help students better understand the mechanics of the horse's movement, then that student will have gained a better and more thorough appreciation of how to influence the horse, while minimizing pressure. If the students develop this understanding, they will have more success in achieving their goals on their own.
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19844 James Monroe Highway
Leesburg, VA 20175
phone: 703-779-8082
toll-free: 866-433-ESHA (3742)
fax: 703-779-8062
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