Virginia Shaw started her journey at Stonewall as the owner; however, in 2017 she sold the farm to the Bradley family to focus on her love of teaching. An accomplished Junior competitor in all three rings, Virginia teaches all levels of hunter/jumper riders in addition to coaching the IEA team. She has successfully taught students of all ages from the ground up, taking them as high as the National Level. 

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Personal growth for each rider is Virginia's top priority. She works with every student to set and achieve goals in a positive and encouraging manner and training style.

 

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Marina Godin found her love for horses at age 4 and joined started at Stonewall Stables as a student. She went to numerous competitions on the hunter jumper circuit and traveled to clinics to building her knowledge and experience. As a junior rider, Marina has many successes, including winning the Junior Medal, 2'9 Hunter Derby, and best junior rider at Down East Medal Finals in 2014, and Reserve Champion at the IEA National Finals in Lexington, Kentucky in 2016. As an adult, Marina continued her to gain experience and education by traveling with former trainers to competitions as a working student and continuing her success in the show ring. In 2020, she placed in the top 3 of the Adult Medal at Down East Medal Finals and the top 5 of the 18-22 year old division of New England Finals.

 

After returning from college Marina returned to her “home” farm to teach lessons. She prides herself on providing her best knowledge and care for her students of all ages and experience levels. She works with each student to set and achieve their goals in a positive and encouraging manner.