Ruth Nicodemus began riding at the age of nine and quickly took an interest in horse showing. Through her junior years she was successful in the jumpers and the equitation divisions, qualifying for several equitation finals. At the age of eighteen, Ruth became a professional trainer, and since then, has trained numerous students who have had very successful riding careers. Her students have placed in year end finals such as CHJA pony medal, CHJA children’s, adult, masters medal, NEHC medal (junior and adult), M & S hunter and Medal finals, ARIAT, Zone II hunter finals at Harrisburg, ASPCA Maclay Regionals, USEF Medal finals, and the Washington International horse show to name a few.

Alan and Ruth bring a high level of professionalism and a love of horses, training and teaching to Ox Ridge.