Horseback Riding in Newport, Oregon (Lincoln 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

I am a recent college grad with a degree in Equine teaching and training. I have been riding and teaching for over 15 years. Most of my professional experience is with Hunters/Jumpers and Dressage. I do have some western experience since I grew up on a ranch. I love teaching riders of all levels and ages. I took a few years off to start my family but now I am looking to get back into the saddle. I am also new to the area and would to help out with 4-H. I do not have an arena of my own so I have to travel to you. Please email for more information.... See More

Triple Rise Equestrian Center started over 20 years ago with a single motivation: To help individuals learn to ride horses safely and competently while having fun. Triple Rise specializes in Hunters and Jumpers, and is known for producing excellent horses and riders, and promoting horse shows throughout the Northwest. This beautiful facility is located near Eugene, OR in western Lane County, with easy access from I-5. The grassy, tree-shaded grounds and 37-stall barn are spotlessly maintained, to ensure the comfort and enjoyment of the clients, and even more, the horses.
The comprehensive training and lesson program is designed to bring out the best in both horse and rider, regardless of their previous experience. Through expert supervision and training, horses and riders of all levels are able to enjoy learning and improving, sometimes far beyond expectations.
Whether you are a serious amateur hunter or jumper competitor with competitive goals, or someone interested in beginning lessons so that you can learn to ride safely and effectively, Triple Rise offers lesson and training programs to accommodate riders of all levels of experience.... 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!

Westside stables home of Stimson Sport Horses is conveniently located off of HWY 99, close to Wilsonville, Sherwood, Beaverton. We have fantastic lesson program for ages 5 and up. Show quality lessons horses available. Our facilities offer a professional atmosphere in a fun and safe country setting. For more information, or to schedule a lesson or a pony party, please call Katie at (three, six, zero) six, two, four- zero, six, five, eight
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Come learn to ride at a top notch riding facility nestled right next to the McKenzie river. At Make Your Mark stables we teach the fundamentals of riding in a safe, stress free environment. Geared towards English riding and three day eventing. MYM is a fun and friendly barn looking to help every person at any level succeed!... See More

Horse Riding Lessons for all ages and skill levels MCM Ranch is comprised of a solid, small team of instructors that share decades of experience and bring their knowledge to you in fun, relaxed, one on one rides in the country. Whether looking to get your kids riding, or finding in yourself the confidence your friends are sure to notice -
we help the most 'green' riders gain knowledge, we help the long-time riders identify and lose bad habits, we help the aspiring western gamers & barrel racers refine and improve their skills, ...and everything in between! Contact us for more information!
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Kardia is an educational organization specializing in American Saddlebred and Morgan horses. Kardia provides affordable riding and equine care lessons for children, adults, educational camps, programs for schools, and community outreach programs. Kardia Equestrian Academy provides lesson horses or you can haul in with your own horse.... See More

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Iron Horse strives to teach every student confidence through safe handling, proper care and riding in partnership with our beloved horses. Horsemanship and respect of the horses are just as important to as the riding part of our lessons. We wish our students to be life-long learners and to teach them how to teach themselves. Adria is our main instructor and has been teaching since 2004 and has been managing horse care and several programs since 2002. Our school horses are sweet, gentle natured horses that have a kind eye and patience to help teach every student to be their best. Please contact us directly to receive information about lessons!... See More

Beautiful 42 acre facility. Hunter/jumper training barn. Riding lessons, all ages(6 to adults) and all levels. 5 day summer camps for age 7-14. Kindercamps for age 5 and 6, 2 mornings. Horse sponsoring, horse shows and trails open in summer. We specialize in safety on and around horses and ponies. You choose whether to jump or ride only on the flat.... See More