Staff

(Reese & Goubergh's Kasper)
Reese Koffler Stanfield, United States Dressage Federation Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Gold Freestyle Bar Medalist, is a lifelong professional horseman who has successfully competed in the sport of Dressage since early childhood. Reese enjoyed a stellar Advanced Young Rider career. She is now a nationally and internationally ranked professional High Performance competitor. Reese is a United States Dressage Federation Certified Instructor/Trainer through Fourth Level. Reese has a B.S. in Agriculture Economics and a M.A. from the Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce at the University of Kentucky.

Reese has trained with Olympic Coach, Conrad Schumacher, Hofgut Neuhof, near Frankfort Germany from October 1998 - May 1999, and from November 2001 - April 2002. She presently trains with both Mr. Schumacher, and PEI "S" judge and world-class trainer, Kathy Connelly, in Wellington Florida. Additionally, she has worked with Jessica Ransehousen, Ellen Bontje, and George Williams.

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Ashley Rand - Since the age of 6 Ashley has been riding and caring for horses. As a recent graduate of Lake Eerie College, Ashley joins the Maplecrest Farm team in order to gain professional horse management experience to further advance her avid Eventing career. Ashley is a successful competitor and pony clubber and is currently working toward her medals in Dressage. She aspires to one day compete at the prestigious Rolex 3-day Event, and we have every confidence that she will succeed in reaching her goals. Ashley is available for lessons as well! Feel free to contact the farm for additional information and scheduling.
 
Melissa Barnes – Farm Manager. Melissa has managed Maplecrest Farm since 2005. She is extremely organized, versatile, and creative. Melissa brings more than a decade of business management experience as well as extensive horse care and handling knowledge to Maplecrest Farm. She is an invaluable asset to our operation and is often referred to as the "glue that holds us all together".