Over 30 years of experience and continuous study of the classical art of dressage Marie competes at FEI level. She was trained by the Olympic Coach and competitor; Major Robert Borg who won several Olympic medals for the United States. Marie has been passionate about starting horses since her youth and is equally passionate about their development through FEI competition. As a relentless advocate to raise the level of education in the horse community, she teaches all levels of horse/rider combination, and has become a respected clinician traveling across the Nation in order to grow and preserve this beautiful sport. Marie lives in Michigan with her husband and two children.