Amalia comes to us with a wealth of knowledge and experience. She started riding in California at a young age focusing primarily on western disciplines. When she later moved back to Texas she immediately started looking for a way to become plugged into the horse world, which is when she found a therapeutic riding center for special needs, at risk youth, and veteran students to come and focus on the healing power of horses. She quickly became...

Caitlin Hudson, Lacy's eldest daughter, and trainer at Empire Acres, has been riding horses since she was 4 years old. She grew up riding under the likes of Steve Hummel, Susan and Bill McMorris. During her Junior years, she had a successful career in Equitation – qualifying for Maclay Regionals, Pessoa Medal Finals, Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals, Devon Hunterdon Cup Equitation Classic,...

With a passion for horse riding that dates back to her childhood, Emily has been a force to be reckoned with in the Hunter/Jumper and Dressage arenas. She began her riding and showing journey in 2004, honing her skills and eventually discovering her true calling in the art of classical Dressage.

Emily's dedication to the sport is unwavering, and she takes immense joy in helping riders form a harmonious partnership with their horses. As...

Jennifer (Jenny) Foss is a Dressage professional originally from Walton-on-Thames, England. Jenny has dedicated the last decade to the industry running a successful Dressage stable for over 10 years while continuing her education and competing at shows.

After starting Dressage at a young age at a local Dressage Academy Jenny fell in love with the details of the sport, and all aspects of meticulous horse care. In 2011 Jenny’s dreams of...

Lacy began riding in Austin, Texas in 1977, showing successfully locally and on the national level throughout her childhood. Over the course of her junior years, Lacy worked with Steve Hummel, William Martin, George Sayo, Mike McCormick, Orley Dehoyas, and Phoebe Johnson, and competed in her first Grand Prix at age 14. During her high school years, Lacy focused on equitation, going on to win several medals in the AHSA, USEF, and Maclay, as...

Rachel is a true professional in the farrier industry, showcasing her exceptional skills and knowledge with her certifications from the American Farriers Association and Heartland Horseshoeing School. Her background in traditional blacksmithing, combined with a passion for creating custom, handcrafted shoes, sets her apart as a master of her trade.

With a deep commitment to her craft, Rachel is continually striving to improve and...

Savanna is a young rider from Pflugerville, Texas, and is a passionate equestrian who has been riding at White Fences Equestrian Center since 2019. Born on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana, she received her first horse at the age of 5 and has been dedicated to dressage since starting her career at Moana Morgans at age 8. After her family moved to Texas, she brought her horse to White Fences, where she met owner Silvia Speyer and...