About

Our Mission

Opened in 1992, Hunter Ridge is an equestrian center that specializes in hunters, jumpers and equitation , offering lessons and boarding services.

With a number of children and adults competing at rated and local shows, Hunter Ridge is open to all levels of equestrian interest and levels. Our staff focuses their attention on training beginners through advanced riders in horsemanship and equine care, personalizing programs to meet the needs of each horse and rider.

Our Facility

Located at Ramrod Farm in Ashaway, Rhode Island. Hunter Ridge is a spacious facility equipped with large pastures with run-ins, 13x11 stalls, insulated indoor arena, an outdoor arena, trails, a grass hunt course, and wash rack and a heated lounge.

On top of offering lessons and training, Hunter Ridge offers seasonal programs at our facility. During the summer, we offer a camp that is open to all levels of riders with horses available on-site. During the academic year, the URI Equestrian Team trains at our facility. Hunter Ridge also runs several horse shows on site every year.

Our Staff

Wendy Brayman, a 34-year veteran in the equine industry as well as a NEHC-rated judge, has owned Hunter Ridge since 1992. She enjoys teaching adults and children at any and all skill levels. She prides herself in training riders to ribbons at competitions in Harrisburg, Washington, Pony Finals, Devon, and the Hampton Classic. She has helped riders to achieve goals including USEF Horse of the Year with Tippy Hedron in the Small Pony Hunters. Wendy’s philosophy is that hard work and good horsemanship are the factors of success in this sport.

Samantha Craig, a graduate of Delaware Valley University, has been with Hunter Ridge since 2009. Sam is the barn manager and assistant trainer. She enjoys managing the competitive IEA team, as well as running the Hunter Ridge show series.