Horseback Riding in Sandy, Oregon (Clackamas County)

Mara wasn’t born on a horse but was going on trail rides at 6 months of age. She had her 1st pony at 18 months and was taking a stool out to get on him by 3 years old. She showed a neighbor horse at 5 and was trail riding her own pony by then.
At 7 she started formal riding lessons with Sue Woodson, an Equitation trainer in Forest Grove. She rode all 3 seats, western, huntseat, and saddleseat, at class A Morgan shows with Sue until she was 12 when Sue retired. The next year she rode with Margie Burgette, then with Bill Fields, Diane Guick, Helen Crabtree, and Susie Parks who were all Equitation instructors. She finished out her juvenile years with Sara Plumley when they went to the Morgan Grand National and World Championship show and placed 5th in the 17 and under World Champion English Pleasure class in 1991. The following year, 1992, with Carmen Hobson, she placed 3rd-7th in Saddleseat Equitation and 7th in English Pleasure. All while giving lessons for her mother at Gene and Kathy Vandyke’s Beaver State Morgan Farm.
Lorraine Hill was a trainer at Arrowcrest Stables in Wilsonville when Mara was asked by the owner to come and ride juvenile and amateur on his Saddlebreds. She showed with them for 5 years in California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada. After highschool she went to Wisconsin with Lorraine Hill to work as an instructor and apprentice trainer.
She spent a year as assistant trainer for Bruce Dixon and Jennifer Dixon and as 1 of 4 riding instructors at the Menlo Circus Club in Atherton, CA.
In 2003 her young Morgan stallion placed 3rd in the 3 year old Western Pleasure Stallions and Geldings class at the Morgan Grand National and World Championship show. During 2001-2003, Mara rode with Andy Marlette in Minnesota.
2004 she worked as trainer/manager for Bob Pylman and Kaye Reed of Pylman Quarter Horses and rode with Bob’s son Kurt Pylman who specialized in Roping and Reined Cow Horses.... See More

Professional Riding Instructor that offers lessons for the beginning rider all the way up to World Competition. Specializing in Paint and Pinto pleasure all around horses. All breeds and disiplines welcome. High School Equestrian and 4H lessons also available. Learning through understanding and enjoyment.... See More

Brawley Farms is a family-owned riding facility offering excellence in dressage, hunter, and jumper instruction and training. Our students range from young to young at heart; novice to advanced; and from hunters, jumpers, to dressage. Brawley Farms is a full-service boarding and training facility located south of Salem.... See More

Guided Trail Rides, 1/2 hour east of Salem, OregonHorseback Riding for Children & Adults of All Ages
WE RIDE ON A VARIETY OF BEAUTIFUL TRAILS IN AND AROUND LYONS.Our gentle, steady horses make the ride pleasant and enjoyable for an experienced cowpoke or first-time greenhorn.There is no better way to experience Oregon in all her natural glory; trails meandering through wildflower-strewn meadows, by pristine mountains, amidst majestic firs and lofty maples. The panoramic views are breathtaking and wildlife abounds. Our horses are gentle and steady, making the ride a pure pleasure for the experienced cowpoke or first time greenhorn. Horseback riding for children and adults of all levels. Explore Oregon from HorseBack! Just sit back in the saddle and let us pamper you Western style!

We ride various beautiful trails in and around Lyons, near Silver Creek Falls, a beautiful park with waterfalls, Salem, Portland, and will trailer as far south as Kalamath Falls.
Call for reservations and information.
Come and ride with us! We have miles of scenic trails
with views of the Santiam River Valley.
We also hold game events with horses, and hold overnight camp outs and trail rides. We also plan on taking out packing trips this year. We also have a work to ride program.
Our mission statement:RR Saddle Club is committed to public education about horses, through rides, camps, and any available media.
Our goal is to provide a place to ride for the horse loving community - whether they are able to own a horse or not.
Your contributions, by the way of signing up for trail rides, campouts, and other fundraisers will help low income kids, foster children and adults with the dream of being able to ride and be with horses. We hope to rescue horses from abusive and neglectful situations when funding allows.... See More

Horse & helmet provided for first time riders. Indoor arena and 2 mi. of on-property trails. Heated viewing area. Friendly staff, child appropriate environment. Patient instructors and horses!

We are a small, 8 stall, family run boarding facility that provides exceptional, personalized care for our client's horses. Certified English instructor and trainer, Dyan Vorster, lives on site. We are located near Monroe, 20 minutes from Eugene and Corvallis.... See More

Certified Riding Master and Instructor. 50+ years experience. Riding Lessons for Intermediate and Advanced Riders. Dressage, Hunt Seat, Pleasure, Jumping.

10 years experience providing strong foundations to both horse and riders of any age and skill level. Safe, fun, and positive environment. Training riders and horses for everything from pleasure and trail to jumping, dressage and showing. Everything is tailored to you and your situation so that you get the most out of it. Horses are available for riders that do not have their own and horses of any level of training are welcome for training w/ lessons included.... See More