Hunter / Jumper Trainer:  Ms. Jessica Vacey

Jess began her riding career in Tampa, Florida at a very young age.  Always a competitive and successful rider, Jess eventually moved to Missouri to compete in both the Hunter and Jumper rings within the A circuits.  While attending college her passion of horses brought her to Lexington, KY.  She immediately began working with the horses in the training / sale program at Champagne Run Farm.  Along with training, riding and assisting in sales she began instructing.  This would lead to an opportunity for Jess to manage her own Hunter / Jumper stable at Rolling Hills.  Since being at Rolling Hills Jess has strived to maintain a fun, safe, educational atmosphere in which all riders can become successful.  Jess specializes in moving young beginner riders to a competitive level.  She also specializes in young, green horses as well as the retraining of off track thoroughbreds.  Her students always place in the top ribbons. Along with being a great instructor Jess emphasizes the importance of great horsemanship.  Her students and horses are always top priority.  

Please feel free to call her to discuss you or your child’s riding goals or training needs at 859-625- 2764.

 

 ”Barn & Office Manager :  Ms. Lilly Darnell 

                              Lilly brings over 30 yrs. experience to the equestrian center.  Lilly grew up in Virginia on a throughbred horse farm learning the breeding, foaling and yearling disciplines. Her  love of hunters and jumpers took her to work for such equestrian greats as Diana Dodge.  After attending Southern Seminary Jr. College in Virginia where she double majored in Business and Equine Management as well as participated on the Intercollegiate Equestrian Team she moved to Lexington, KY to continue learning the disciplines of the thoroughbred industry.  Working for several top farms as Spendthrift, Myrtlewood and Juddmonte under professionals Don Snellings and John Williams.  She also spent several seasons in Camden, SC learning how to break yearlings, gallop babies  and train 2 yr. olds.  All along, Lilly continued to work with hunters and jumpers.  She prides herself in her talent of retraining off track thoroughbreds.  Another strong talent Lilly brings to the farm is the ability to match up riders with the correct mounts.  Many graduates of her program have went on to become top hunters in the country.  Some of her former graduates are Anchor Man,  On Assignment, Norad and many more.   Lily has many years of experience in management and horse care.  Please feel free to call her at 859-576-5704 with any questions.  Thanks!!!!!