Hometown Madison - March & April 2016

Exceptional
Experience,
Always
at Providence Hill
Susan Marquez
Travel west of Flora along winding country roads with gently rolling hills, and you may discover
a hidden gem. The sight of the Providence Hill Farm Sporting Club’s majestic stables atop one of
the largest hills in the area is simply breathtaking. The name comes from owner Jamie Martin’s
belief that the property is God-given. “Providence actually means manifestation of divine
intervention. My ex-husband and I felt strongly that we would not have gotten this property
without God’s hand being in it. Also, his grandfather led the music at Providence Hill Baptist
Church. The name just seemed natural for this place.”
The property was purchased about twelve years ago, with a 160-acre lake built in 2005.
Privately owned for several years, the farm was a place for Jamie to indulge her passion of riding
and training horses. Later, a shooting range was added and in June 2014, Providence Hill Farm
became a private club.
A full equestrian program is now offered, from boarding to private lessons. The farm has its
own equestrian team, and Jackson Prep has an equestrian team that also trains at the facility. On
any given day, horses are being groomed, prepped and saddled up for rides in an open air pen or
under the pavilion, which has an area for parents and others to observe.
Shooting is a major activity at the farm, with skeet, trap and sporting clay shooting. Jimmy
Grant, farm manager, designed and built the sporting clay range. “The state championship will be
held here this year,” said Grant. “It begins August 2 and runs a full week.” A pheasant hunt was
held at the property in February, with participants coming from several different states. “Pheasant
hunting is an English sport. In the past, we’ve had shooters show up in kilts. It’s a very refined
sport, with a gourmet dinner on the grounds in a large tent following the shoot.”
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