“Brianna Marks has been under my training for seven years. I have grown very fond of her riding capabilities. It is my pleasure to recommend Brianna Marks for your equestrian team. Brianna arrives at every lesson and horse show with a smile on her face and a desire to learn and get better with every ride. I have seen her flourish into an outstanding competitor and teammate. She always has a great attitude, even if she has had a rough ride. Throughout the wins and losses, she takes it all in stride. Leadership and tenacity are two of her greatest qualities. Brianna has developed into an outstanding horsewoman and always prioritizes the horse’s well-being above all else.
I have competed in two Olympic Games and have won eight International Championship medals, along with World Cup Finals, and my next goal is to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games. My barn is a landmark for future STEM students because I am one of very few trainers in the world to clone my Olympic Horse. Every year, the Asteme Science Camp from Los Angeles comes out to our barn and visits the clone. I assigned a few select students a topic to discuss with the campers during this summer educational program. Brianna has a love for science and is extremely helpful every year working in our camp to educate campers on the complex horse cloning process. She took charge and enthusiastically discussed all stages of the process, including the description of complex biological concepts, like Mitosis and DNA Replication.
Throughout my career I have come across many riders all around the world. When put to a challenge, Brianna always rises to the occasion. She is very organized and generous with her time and is a joy to everyone around her. She is known as being a motivator to everyone around her and would make an excellent addition to your Equestrian team, just as she has added so much to my barn the last seven years.”
~ Mark Watring, Mark Watring Stables, Thousand Oaks, CA
“Brianna Marks is filled with the passion and dedication it takes to be an industry professional one day. She is that hard working girl whom no job at the barn is beneath her and she is dedicated to taking the best route for her equine partners, not the fastest route. She is a very good hand with horses, her energy is great for the horses at our facility. Her attention to detail in regards to grooming and general care is impressive. Our facility has been blessed by Brianna and her talents for years. She picks up rides at the barn or at shows for us and is a great help to our trainer. She is a wonderful mentor to our younger riders, arriving early to the show grounds, getting the hard work done and offering help with a happy heart no mater how menial or important the task asked of her is. She is a supportive member of the show team, we are always happy when she can join us at a show. Her knowledge is valuable and quite extensive in and out of the saddle. Brianna will be an incredible asset to any program, her heart and dedication are both tremendous in measurement. We are so excited for her future! ”
~ Jennifer Borow, Owner, Peppertree Ranch
“Brianna Marks is one of the finest students I have ever had the privilege of working with. As her ASB advisor, and the coordinator of our online program, I can say without reservation that she is bright, hardworking, and motivated, with a focus on success. Whether it is academic pursuits, extracurricular activities, or community involvement, Brianna exhibits character that is rarely seen today. As ASB Treasurer, Brianna handles the finances with a level of professionalism far beyond her years. I know she brings that same focus and desire for excellence to her equestrian activities as well. She is a valuable member of our Hillcrest community and I look forward to seeing her impact next year as a senior. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at nblumenthal@hillcrestcs.org.”
~ Nancie Blumenthal