Stacey Rusic
Sport / Side Saddle
People always ask me why I ride side saddle and how I got into the discipline. The short answer is – I don’t really know where the notion or desire came from to do something that most people would consider a ludicrous and dead discipline but I am certain that I was born into the wrong era!
A chance encounter over 10 years ago gave me the ability to try a side saddle that was for sale and I haven’t looked back since. I have shown and won up to State, National and Royal Level and given just about every discipline a go while riding aside from showing to show jumping, dressage to hunting and even western. From the love for the discipline and an aspiration to share it with all, I built ‘Same Side Equestrian’, a niche business dedicated to all things side saddle.
Through my business, I feel honoured to have introduced 100s of horses and riders to this amazing discipline over the years with so many more exciting things for the sport to come. I am thrilled to be able to educate the wider equestrian community and share my passion for side saddle through a platform such as EQUITANA.
