Kerry Kocher: Kerry is the owner & manager at Stonefence Farm. He is USEF licensed "R" Hunter/Jumper judge, "R" Hunter/Jumper course designer and FEI Level 2 course designer. Kerry has been in the horse business for over 46 years. He has been very successful over the years training, showing, selling and officiating. Kerry currently spends most of his current professional focus managing shows, course designing and judging. He co-owns and manages the State College Series Horse Shows--a long time family run USEF Premier and National 2 week series of shows. 

Kelsey Kocher: Kelsey is the eldest Kocher daughter. She is the head trainer at Stonefence Farm. She graduated with her BA in Business Administration from St. Andrews University in May 2017. Kelsey is the Sponsorship Coordinator for the State College Series Horse Shows. She also works for her mother, Kathleen at their family-owned general medicine veterinary practice in State College as a veterinary technician. During fall of 2017 and spring of 2018, Kelsey rode for Melinda Cohen of Dream Catcher Farm in Adamstown, MD and competed in the 2018 HITS Ocala Winter circuit to continue developing her skills. She had the opportunity to have instruction from Joe Fargis, Aaron Vale, Katie Prudent and Linda Zhang during that time. Kelsey has a lifetime of experience riding and showing with her father, Kerry. She enjoys developing young horses and building the horse and rider connection with her clients--helping each of them to reach personal and/or competitive goals. 

Chelsea King: Chelsea joined the SFF team in February 2017 as our full time employee. Chelsea spent many of her younger years riding at Stonefence during her middle school and high school years. Chelsea has her degree in Radiology from Pennsylvania College of Technology. She has 2 dogs, Alice and Linus (who often accompany her out at the barn to help get the work done!) and a cat named Hatter! We love having her at the farm, and she is a huge reason SFF can run as smoothly as it does! 

Eryn Dutrow: Eryn is currently employed full time as certified medical assistant through Penn State Health. She has been working part-time for us since August 2019. Eryn is currently studying through PSU. Eryn has her own horses, Willy and Hakan--who she keeps at her family farm.

Abbey Lehew: Abbey is a senior at Penny Valley Area High School. She has been working part time for us since 2023. In her free time, she rides and lessons on Big--Thresa Ligenfelter's Thoroughbred.

Jenn Dudek: Jenn is another one of our part-time employees and clients out at Stonefence. She works full time for BAYADA and owns a young Thoroughbred named Elmo! Jenn grew up riding and showing on the A circuit and after a 10 year hiatus from the equine community decided to join our barn family in 2023.

Natalia Brizuela-Wahlin: Natalia is one of our part-time employees who began working for us in October 2024. She is currently a junior at PSU studying Veterinary & Biomedical Sciences. She would eventually pursue a career as a zoological veterinarian. She hails from Colorado and has a retired mare of her own she used to barrel race with.

Caden Simco: Caden has worked part-time for us since August 2024. He's currently a junior at Pens Valley High School and is on the wrestling team and also enjoys weight lifting. Caden's family have their own small farm a few minutes from SFF. After graduating, he plans on going into the military.