About

Maria Bernal has over 30 years of experience as a mortgage broker and a realtor, equestrian sports instruction, media and TV.

Living in Wellington she was interested in the real estate landscape for those looking for an equestrian lifestyle. This led her to begin to explore the field by becoming a mortgage broker in 2001, and a real estate agent in 2009. Maria’s passion for finding people the right home comes from her interest in making sure that the desired lifestyle is represented and supported by the perfect property to enjoy life to the fullest.

In 1996 she continued to promote the sport of Equestrian Vaulting, by establishing, and directing The Vaulting Academy at the Club Hipico Bacata in Bogota, Colombia.

In 1997 Maria moved to Wellington, Florida where she founded the first Vaulting Academy in the state. Her team went on to win the national bronze medal that year. Starting in the year 2000 to 2015, Maria taught her own equestrian balance and equilibrium program that was developed throughout her years of practicing and teaching equestrian sports. As an expert in the field she wrote several articles and was able to train others to continue in this work.

Maria’s professional experience also includes media and television as one of the founding members of the Vanidades TV, television show, which was a well rated women’s interest program in Ecuador.

Her equestrian career began in 1975 and she became an accomplished show jumper in Medellin Colombia. In 1988 she founded the first vaulting academy in Quito, Ecuador, developing this equestrian modality in the country, organizing, and participating in various international competitions.

Maria is also passionate about social responsibilities, thus she has been part of HHH (Horses Healing Hearts) a non-profit organization that helps children from alcoholic, or other addictions, parents. Being this the first organization that treats the mental stability of the person through the interaction with horses, showing great results.