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Head Trainer

Gina Fiorentino

Gina has over 33 years of riding experience, including 23 years in the horse industry. Starting with hunt seat and dressage at Fortuna Farm, she developed a commitment to meaningful horse care after losing her first horse, Roy, in 2000. That same year, she partnered with Gracie (“Dare to Dream”), whose challenges deepened Gina’s passion for eventing, dressage, and kind training methods. In 2003, she acquired Chipotle, a horse perfectly suited to her, with whom she advanced in dressage. Today, Chipotle thrives as a gifted teacher, sharing his talents through lessons.

Education & Training
 

Patrick Ruppe (March 2009–2019)

  • Novice-level eventing

  • Dressage training through 2nd level

  • Jumpers: Levels 0–2 (up to 3'6")

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Jodi Ely (July 2007–March 2009)

  • Eventing: Beginner Novice (up to 2'7")

  • Dressage training

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Barb Sheldon (May 2006–May 2007)

  • Classical dressage training using French methods (Baucher)

  • Focused on young horse development, lateral work, biomechanics, and the role of osteopathy in horse training

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Max von Bleucher and Fortuna Farm Team (November 1996–September 2000)

  • Hunt seat and cross-country riding (under Anna Schueler, Mimi & Bobby Ranwick)

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Clinics Attended

  • Wim Foekema: Dressage

  • Captain Derek McConnell: Jumpers

  • Jim Graham: Cross-country jumping

  • Becky Holder: Cross-country and stadium jumping

  • James Wofford: Cross-country and stadium jumping

  • Jane Ayers: Dressage

  • Eric Smiley: Cross-country jumping

  • Susan Norman: Dressage

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