Stacey Anderson was born and raised in the suburbs of Chicago. Stacey always had an affinity for animals and knew she was destined to work with them in one way or another. Stacey first started riding when she was 13, after family friends moved to a small farm and bought a retired thoroughbred jumper. From there, Stacey’s interest in horses quickly snowballed. She started taking regular lessons and helping her friends at local club shows. Stacey’s mother surprised her when she was a freshman in high school with the news that she too was going to become a horse owner. She and her mother bought a 10 year-old Arabian gelding named HiFi.

After a couple years showing in 4-H and club shows, Stacey started working for Russ Rodden at Maple Lane Farms. She worked in exchange for lessons and training.  In order to afford showing at the class A level, Stacey also had to work as a groom at shows, realizing that not only did she enjoy riding and showing, but also liked the “behind the scenes” activity of training and grooming.

After graduating high school, Stacey attended the University of Findlay in Ohio where she received a Bachelor’s Degree in Equestrian Studies with a Western Training emphasis, and a second Degree Equine Business Management. At Findlay, she learned not only about training horses, but also took classes in everything from Nutrition and Reproduction, to Equine Law and Computer Sciences. Stacey minored in Business Management and was active in campus activities and managed the Western equestrian team her Senior year. Stacey graduated from Findlay in 2001 and was named Outstanding Senior Western Equestrian of the Year.

After college Stacey worked for five years at Scoggins Training Center as an assistant to owner/trainer Brian Scoggins. There she started young horses under saddle, gave many lessons to clients and area children, and continued to expand her knowledge in the Arabian field.

Stacey came to Fox Hollow Farm in 2005, excited to be working with another well respected trainer in the Arabian Community. Since her arrival, Stacey has helped to train and show many talented animals on the farm as well as give instruction to clients and local lesson students. In this past year, Stacy and the clients she works with have had numerous wins on the Class A circuit and won two Regional Championships in Sport Horse Under Saddle, a Reserve Championship in Amateur Western Pleasure, and received four Top Ten Awards at the NSH Finals as well as winning the Open Western Pleasure Championship.

Stacey’s philosophy on horse training is about education. The more you know about how to interact with the horse, the better rider and horseperson you will become. She enjoys teaching her students not only how to ride, but how to understand the animal. Stacey looks forward to continued years of success and hopes you will visit or call us at Fox Hollow soon!