Stacy Williams

Stacy Williams is an American dressage trainer, instructor, clinician, and competitor specializing in classical dressage, biomechanics, horse development, and rider education. She operates Dressage Elevated in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she trains horses and riders from Training Level through FEI while emphasizing classical principles and correct horsemanship.

Specialties

Stacy specializes in:

* Classical dressage

* Rider biomechanics

* Young horse development

* FEI horse training

* Dressage freestyle

* Horse-rider communication

* Dressage clinics

* Rider education

* Competition coaching.

Professional Background

Stacy has spent many years developing dressage horses and riders, successfully training and competing horses from the lower levels through Intermédiaire I. Her blog documents her educational journey, clinic experiences, and philosophy while showcasing numerous successful horses and students.

She has trained with and learned from respected dressage professionals including:

* Rachel Saavedra

* Debbie McDonald

* Janet Foy

* Guenter Seidel

* Alfredo Hernandez

* Kamila DuPont

* David Wightman

Her competition horse Frisco Bay (Westfalen gelding by Fidertanz) has earned numerous regional championships, freestyle titles, and successfully competed through Intermédiaire I.

Training Philosophy

Stacy's coaching philosophy emphasizes:

* Correct basics before advanced movements.

* Lightness through precise timing rather than strength.

* Developing rhythm, relaxation, balance, and connection every ride.

* Classical dressage based on systematic, progressive training.

* Rider self-improvement as the foundation for horse development.

Her writing consistently focuses on improving rider feel, timing, biomechanics, and communication while promoting humane, horse-centered training methods.

Services

Dressage Elevated offers:

* Private dressage lessons

* Horse training

* Competition coaching

* Clinics

* Freestyle coaching

* Rider education

* Young horse development

* FEI-level training.

Notable Horses

Some horses featured in her training program include:

* Frisco Bay (Westfalen)

* Reno

* Silver Lining

* Poetic Justice

* Charisma

* Kleine