Jessica Stoukides Donovan
Jess is a co-owner & the head of our lesson and training program. Since she was a junior, she has been training with Ashleigh Stewart of Redwood Farm competing throughout the east coast at shows such as Vermont Summer Festival, HITS Saugerties, Fieldstone Show Park, and the Buffalo International Horse Show.
Jess holds a masters degree in kinesiology from the University of Rhode Island and a bachelors degree from Skidmore College in health and exercise science. At Skidmore, Jess was captain of the hunt seat team for 3 of her 4 years on the team. As a freshman, she was selected to represent the team at IHSA nationals, contributing to the team’s 2013 National Championship victory. Jess went on to compete at IHSA nationals for the team and individually all 4 years at Skidmore. She also holds multiple regional, zone, and national individual titles from her time at Skidmore. In 2013 at the Capital District Hunter Jumper Council's Equitation finals, she won the Con Culkin Adult Medal riding Skidmore College's Cherokee.
Jess is a passionate rider and is dedicated to developing riders who are proficient in all aspects of horse care, riding, and showing. She will give you the skills you need to reach your riding goals!
Samantha Bonsignore
Sam is a co-owner and the manager of Ocean Crest Farm. She holds a bachelors degree in equine business management with a minor in riding instruction from Johnson & Wales University. She has received her small and large bronze medal from the German Riding Federation.
After graduating magna cum laude, Sam relocated to Germany where she worked as an equine manager for the Grand Prix dressage training facility, Hof Bornsen. In Germany, Sam assisted in their 50 horse training program. She rode multiple horses a day under instruction, served as a home horse manager, and groomed for their Grand Prix riders at national and international shows.
Returning to the U.S. in 2016, Sam worked as a trainer and an assistant manager of Carnegie Abbey Equestrian Center in Portsmouth, RI. Sam is a current board member of the Rhode Island Horsemen's Association.
At Ocean Crest Farm, Sam is dedicated to the care and happiness of each of our horses and clients. Her knowledge and expertise, combined with her love and passion for these animals makes her an invaluable member of our team!
Brianna FitzGerald
Bri is our farm hand extraordinaire! Bri graduated with honors from Becker College as a member of the class of 2021 with a bachelors degree in veterinary science concentrating in veterinary technology.
She has worked at various barns for the last 5 years and started at OCF in 2020. She has been around horses (and about every other hooved, furred or feathered living creature) since the age of 6. With a strong work ethic and a genuine love for horses, Bri is responsible for daily chores, routine farm maintenance, and supporting the overall health and well-being of every horse on the property
Bri also worked as a certified small animal veterinary technician on the East Side of Providence.
In her spare time she can be found on the trails with her horse, Ollie, or adventuring with her two dogs, Spider and Lucy!
Pirate
Pirate is an 8 year old Spinone Italiano, loved and owned by Jess.
Sky
Sky is an 11 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, loved and owned by Sam.
Lucy
Lucy is a 7 year old Border Collie, loved and owned by Bri.
Skipper
Skipper is a 2 year old Spinone Italiano, loved and owned by Jess.
Spider
Spider is a 3 year old Anatolian Shepherd/Great Pyrenees cross, loved and owned by Bri.
