Same Side Equestrian is Owned and Operated by Stacey Rusic - an avid Side Saddle Rider, Competitor and  Instructor.

Having been involved in the discipline for over 12 years, Stacey has competed and won at local, royal, state and national level. She has obtained her Advanced Level III Side Saddle Instructors Qualifiactions through the International Side Saddle Organization as well as her Grade 1, 2 and 2+ Exams through the New Zealand Side Saddle Association under the renowned late Roger Philpot. She is a member of and sits on the committee for Side Saddle Australia and the International Side Saddle Organization. She is also a member of the Side Saddle Association (UK) and the New Zealand Side Saddle Association.

She has written and featured in many national and international publications, has conducted educational seminars at national and international events like Equitana and been a catalyst for side saddle rule changes Australia wide.