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.

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.

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!

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 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.

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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 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