Badger Ridge Farm, 1025 Sandy Valley Road, Hendersonville, TN (2026)

05/12/2026

Ashley Duda is Coming to Badger Ridge Equestrian June 5-7!

If you’re an equitation rider with college riding on your radar, this is your weekend.

Friday Night: College Riding Talk + Pizza Party

Ashley will break down IHSA vs NCEA, recruiting, tryouts, and what college coaches are really looking for. A must‑attend for riders thinking about riding in college.

Why Ashley?

Ashley is the current Jumping Seat Coach of the Oklahoma State University Equestrian Team, bringing deep expertise in Jumping Seat Equitation, collegiate riding development, and what it takes to succeed in both IHSA and NCEA environments.

Before coaching at OSU, Ashley built a strong professional foundation as an A‑circuit rider, trainer, and ‘R’ judge in Hunters and Jumping Seat Equitation giving her a uniquely well‑rounded perspective as both a judge and a coach.

Her career highlights include:

- 2025–2026 Oklahoma State University Big 12 Champions
- 2025 University of South Caroline SEC Champions
- Coaching the 2023 3’3” Grand Champion Junior Hunter at the National Horse Show
- Leading teams to top finishes at IHSA Nationals, ANRC Nationals, and multiple Regional and Zone Championships
- Coaching the Cacchione Cup 3rd place finisher at the 2011 IHSA National Championships

More Info and to sign up: badgerridgefarm.com/riding-clinic/

05/12/2026

Ashley Duda is Coming to Badger Ridge Equestrian June 5-7!

If you’re an equitation rider with college riding on your radar, this is your weekend.

Friday Night: College Riding Talk + Pizza Party

Ashley will break down IHSA vs NCEA, recruiting, tryouts, and what college coaches are really looking for. A must‑attend for riders thinking about riding in college.

Why Ashley?

Ashley is the current Jumping Seat Coach of the Oklahoma State University Equestrian Team, bringing deep expertise in Jumping Seat Equitation, collegiate riding development, and what it takes to succeed in both IHSA and NCEA environments.

Before coaching at OSU, Ashley built a strong professional foundation as an A‑circuit rider, trainer, and ‘R’ judge in Hunters and Jumping Seat Equitation giving her a uniquely well‑rounded perspective as both a judge and a coach.

Her career highlights include:

- 2025–2026 Oklahoma State University Big 12 Champions
- 2025 University of South Caroline SEC Champions
- Coaching the 2023 3’3” Grand Champion Junior Hunter at the National Horse Show
- Leading teams to top finishes at IHSA Nationals, ANRC Nationals, and multiple Regional and Zone Championships
- Coaching the Cacchione Cup 3rd place finisher at the 2011 IHSA National Championships

More Info and to sign up: https://badgerridgefarm.com/riding-clinic/

05/11/2026

Memphis in May fun!
A small group of the BRF fam had a great first A show of the season! Congrats to AnnaMae and Bex on wonderful rounds with our thoroughbred siblings Lucky and Ducky!
Big thanks to for her guidance and support this week, we love showing with our Copper Phoenix fam!

04/30/2026

Happy Birthday !!!
We are SO thankful for you and all the hard work you put into Badger Ridge. Whether it’s wrangling the horses or wrangling the kids, we know you’ll always go above and beyond for us! We hope you have the best day ❤️

04/25/2026

Congratulations to Isabelle Ramshur on a wonderful IEA season! Isabelle rode so well today at Nationals!! We are extremely proud of how hard all of our girls work chasing their dreams!

04/10/2026

Wishing the happiest of birthdays to my right hand girl! you are the best thing to have walked into my barn a few years ago. Thank you so much for all you have done and continue to do to make our program shine ✨ I’m grateful every day that I talked you into this crazy life 🙌🏼
PC: Andrew Ryback Photography, LLC

04/02/2026

**What You Don’t Know About Your Lesson Barn and Their Horses**

Behind every quiet “good ride today,” behind every patient halt, every forgiving transition, every wobbling first canter or polished course—there is a world you rarely see.

What you don’t know is that your lesson barn pours countless dollars into the bodies and well‑being of the horses who carry you.
Premium hay, carefully balanced grain, supplements, joint care, chiropractic work, massage, injections, dental, farrier—
all so they can take care of the timid rider, the unbalanced rider, the brave rider, the advanced rider, the rider who is learning to trust themselves again.

What you don’t know is that long before a beginner ever swings a leg over one of these horses,
they have years of training behind them.
Hours upon hours of groundwork, miles of riding, patient repetition, careful schooling—
a solid foundation built so you can learn your solid foundation.
Their steadiness is not an accident. It is an investment.

What you don’t know is that we talk about you—
not in passing, not in judgment,
but in thoughtful, hopeful conversation with our peers.
“How can I help her find that rhythm?”
“What exercise will unlock that next step?”
“What does this horse need so he can give his best to that kid?”
We spend hours thinking about one tiny piece of your puzzle,
because we know that one tiny piece can change everything.

What you don’t know is that we keep enough horses—
not because it’s easy, not because it’s cheap,
but because burnout is real, even for the kindest souls.
We build a herd big enough to protect them,
to rotate them,
to let them rest,
to make sure they stay willing, bright-eyed, and generous
for every rider who walks through our doors.

What you don’t know is that your lesson
is surrounded by hours of preparation, care, and quiet labor.
We are feeding, mucking, wrapping, grooming, scheduling, fixing,
adjusting tack, checking soundness, watching movement,
and making a thousand tiny decisions
so your experience feels seamless and safe.

What you don’t know is that we choose horses
not just for talent,
but for heart.
For softness.
For the rare ability to be patient with mistakes
and tolerant of nerves
and steady through uncertainty.
We find the kindest animals to do the hardest work—
the work of teaching humans.

What you don’t know is that every ride you take
is built on the back of a barn’s devotion—
to its horses,
to its riders,
to its community.

And what you don’t know,
but should,
is that we wouldn’t trade this life for anything.
Because watching you grow,
watching our horses shine,
watching confidence bloom where fear once lived—
that is the quiet, extraordinary magic of horses
that keeps us doing this work
day after day.

03/16/2026

It was a divide and conquer weekend! 2 riders in Tryon, NC for Zone 4 finals. Thank you for coaching our girls out there. Proud to say Isabelle Ramshur qualified for Nationals!
Grace and Alison took some greenies up to for their show debut with excellent rides, great ribbons and fun memories. Kaylee and Bugs tagged along to make their 2’6 debut and also had excellent rides and ribbons.
Thank you to all the people who support us so we can be in so many places for our riders and horses. It truly takes a village to make all this happen and having great industry friends and a solid team at home is a true blessing ❤️

12/25/2025

Rita may be on a winter vacation but she still wanted to wish everyone a Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 Thank you for taking such good care of her and Franklin and for the very cute photos of them both.

12/16/2025

Congratulations to our 2025-2026 IEA team on an exceptional regular season. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed witnessing these girls blossom throughout the season, not only in their riding skills but also in their friendships. We’ve shared laughter, tears, and cheers together. I am incredibly proud to have observed their growth as individuals. Thank you to the parents who make it possible. Thank you to who keeps our horses happy and our girls wrangled! Thank you for joining us this season with your wisdom and constant encouragement to all. We can’t wait to see where we go next! (Some of our riders were not available for these post show pictures but just know they are there in spirit!)

10/27/2025

IEA Season has officially kicked off! Our girls absolutely crushed their first show at this weekend! Their hard work and dedication are truly paying off. We were thrilled with our placings, but what really matters is the unforgettable memories we made. We're beyond proud of these girls and our IEA family. Also, congrats to Lucky for stealing the show on Sunday and getting Horse of the Day! - first IEA outing and already winning over some hearts! Thank you, , for taking such great care of our horses and wrangling the girls when needed. And a warm welcome to to the IEA family! We're stoked to have her expertise and enthusiasm on board this season!

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