About

  • Since 1994 Stacy trained at Hilltop Farm for 5 years during the summers, taking part in their intensive summer camp training program and in 1998 moved to Hilltop Farm to be a working student for 2 years under the tutelage of Scott Hassler.
    In January of 2001 she attended The International Academy for Equestrian Studies in Warendorf, Germany - trained in Warendorf for 6 weeks and then progressed to a 10 week internship at Petra Wilm's in Tasdorf, Germany.

    She passed the Trainer "A" exam in 2001 and in August of 2001 purchased her own farm in Ocala, FL 2004/5. Clinicing regularly with Steffen Peters and Debbie McDonald.

  • Stacy has ridden/started many young horses in dressage. She has trained the well known breeding Stallion, Benidetto from a 5 year old all the way to Grand Prix with many success along the way, starting in the FEI Young Horse Program.
    In addition to riding, teaching and training, Stacy is also a Realtor at Hudson Phillips Ocala Properties. She specializes in farms and residential properties. After owning her own farm in Ocala for 20+ years and her knowledge of horses, real estate seemed like a good fit. In 2021, she is among the top 35 Realtors in Marion County.

Accomplishments

  • USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold medalist

  • 2003 Region 3 Champion for 2nd level with "Wendolyn"

  • April 2005 broke 3 year old Filly "Hallelujah" qualified her for Dressage at Devon and rode her to victory in Materiale for 3 year old fillys. Hallelujah was named 2005 Horse of the Year for Materiale 3 year olds fillys and 2005 Oldenburg Horse of the Year.

  • Placed 4th in 1st level on Beverly Nahman's "Weltinvader " at the 2006 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships

  • 2006 finished 17th in the Nation for All Breeds for 1st Level with Weltinvader

  • 2006 finished 3rd in the Nation for Hanoverians for 1st level with Weltinvader

  • Placed 3rd in 2nd Level on Weltinvader at the 2007 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships

  • 2007 was Reserve Champion in the Nation for Hanoverians for 2nd level with Weltinvader

  • In 07 finished 12th in the Nation for All Breeds for 2nd level with Weltinvader

  • 2010 Reserve Champion with Benidetto at the Markel/USEF FEI Young Horse Championships

  • Placed 4th in Prix St George on Benidetto at the 2012 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships

  • Placed 4th in Intermediare I on Benidetto at the 2012 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships

  • In 2012 finished 1st in the Nation for Horse of the Year for Hanoverians for Intermediare I with Benidetto

  • Reserve Champion in Intermediare II on Benidetto at the 2015 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 3 Dressage Championships

  • Reserve National Champion in Intermediare II on Benidetto at the 2015 US Dressage Finals

  • Numerous top placings in CDI competition at Grand Prix level

My Team

My Team consists of students, clients, employees and most importantly, friends. These people are my biggest fans and support group. They have my back through thick and thin. They make my job enjoyable and fun! There is never any drama here, they all get along and support each other. Words cannot express how appreciative I am of them on a daily basis. We not only support each other at the barn, but outside of horses as well. I am very fortunate to have these people in my life and proud to say they are all in some way part of the Hidden Acres Dressage Team!

  • Omar And Delia Guerrero

    Omar and Delia have been at Hidden Acres Dressage since 2010. They are the most hard working, responsible and loyal people I have ever met. They have become part of my family and I not only trust them with my animals, but my sons as well. I know when I have to leave town for a horse show, my farm will be well taken care of and the animals are in the best of hands. I have the utmost appreciation for them and they are an invaluable part of my team.

  • Bernardo & Gigi Vergara

    I met Bernardo and Gigi in 2002. Both are as genuine as they come! Bernardo is a highly skilled craftsman with ingenious ideas about always improving his product and Gigi, a sharp business woman with endless knowledge of saddles to keep Bernardo in check! They are the perfect pair! They have been the most supportive of me and my business in many, many ways. I value their opinions both on and off the horse. Bernardo is responsible for many of the wonderful connections I have made in the horse world both equine and people, all are building blocks for making me the rider I am today. Bernardo and Gigi are like family to me, my husband and my son and we are forever grateful for having their support!

  • Aimee Greer

    Aim has been a student and friend since 2006. She was an event rider to start and strives to be an FEI dressage rider. After some unfortunate set backs with her last equine partner, I was finally able to help her get closer to reaching her goals by finding a FEI schoolmaster for her! She is hard working and dedicated to the sport. She tries to take in as much as possible and learn from the various clinicians we have hosted. I can't wait to see her in the show ring wearing her tails! I am determined to get her there!

  • Sydney Frost

    Sydney Frost is a USDF Bronze medalist, with scores towards her silver, has experience with show jumpers and eventing as well as having been trainer/assistant manager at Midland Fox Hounds in Columbus Georgia for two seasons
    Sydney is also the owner of Mane Frame Photography and Design and works as a Graphic Designer/Artist and Photographer. She is currently based in Ocala, FL.

    Sydneyfrost.com

  • Emma Lipori

    Emma is currently an undergraduate student at the University of Florida, hoping to continue to veterinary school and eventually specialize in reproductive medicine. She spent most of her life riding in the hunter and jumper rings but made the move to dressage at the age of 16, quickly falling in love with the discipline. Emma started with Stacy as a working student in 2018 and can be seen in the barn on Sundays taking care of our resident horses as well as riding alongside Stacy, whenever possible, on weekdays. Under Stacy’s tutelage, Emma has earned her USDF bronze medal and placed 7th at Region III Championships in 2020 at third level with former Hidden Acres Dressage sales horse, Elzas. She continues to work under Stacy’s guidance to further improve her riding and remains excited to progress in the sport of dressage. Outside of the barn and school, Emma also works as a technician at the University of Florida’s Large Animal Hospital.

  • Jessica Reynolds

    Jessica started as a working student for Stacy in January of 2014, when she started her undergraduate degree at the University of Florida. Prior to this opportunity, Jessica started riding at the age of 10, and quickly transitioned to dressage at the age of 13. She remained a working student for the next four years, where she advanced in her riding on young horses as well as seasoned school masters. Upon admittance to vet school at UF, Jessica continued to ride with Stacy and continue her education under saddle whenever possible. Currently, Jessica is an equine veterinarian working at Peterson Smith Equine Hospital as an ambulatory intern and plans to continue to ride as much as time allows