Horseback Riding in Salem, Oregon (Marion County)

BOARDING / TRAINING / LESSONS. Come join our fun, supportive team of boarders and riders in horse country about 10 minutes from Sherwood, Newberg, and Wilsonville proper. Full care stalls available starting at $650 per month. Amenities include: indoor and outdoor arenas, onsite trail loop, timothy, alfalfa, and local hay, year-round turnout, locking tack rooms, hot/cold water wash rack, Haystack Special Blend, laundry, indoor bathroom with plumbing, heated lounge, and a 325 acre equestrian park 1.5 miles down the road, and others. One lesson per week is required to board. Additional services are available from one lesson per week up to full training, and other levels in between. Website www ironhorsera com - Contact us via the form on our site.

Lessons, Pony Club, school horses and leases may be available. Students and horses are guided in a safe, solid, and sound education with our Eventing trainers who focus on proper riding form and foundation. Dressage lessons scheduled regularly with visiting instructors as well.... See More

Vaulting combines the art of dance and gymnastics on horseback. Classes available for ages 3+. No prior experience is necessary! Please provide email address for more information.

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

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!
- Kate Mabry
- Bridget Campbell... See More

Stafford Hills Equitation LLC�s primary purpose is to provide a safe and fun environment to educate beginning horseback riding students. We have a spacious 60� x 120� covered riding arena located in the Stafford Hamlet adjacent to West Linn and Lake Oswego, Oregon.... See More

Western & English Riding lessons for all ages (kids & adults). For show or fun! We are located approx 17 miles from downtown Portland & 6 miles from I-205 at the Oregon City Exit. Safe school horses available or bring your own. I have been showing horses my whole life and have won World Championships with my POA's in Showmanship, English EQ, Bareback Eq., Trail and more. I am a 4H leader & have a 4-H Club on site (Pony Tails). I have a beautiful boarding facility with a large indoor arena for riding year round. We host summer camps & horse shows as well as travel to shows. Our show horses are available for 1/2 lease for riding, showing & 4H. Our lessons are more than just about riding. It includes horse care, grooming, tacking up, safety, etc. We teach each individual all aspects of horse care & riding in preparation for owning or leasing their own horse someday :) 1 hr. Lessons: $30 on your horse~$35 on school horse!... See More

With over 24 years of instruction and training experience, Michelle Merkin guides riders both new to dressage and those with years of practice. Her goal is to provide riders with a system that they understand, and gently effective tools they can use in their daily riding to improve their communucation with their horses. Merkin has completed instructor's training with Sally Swift, Mary Wanless and Jill Hassler-Scoop. She is available for dressage lessons and clinics. See: www.templetonequestrian.com... See More

Call Barb for a tour at and visit our Website at www.bigstarranch.org

At Big Star Ranch, our focus is not just riding, but the whole horse experience. Our students learn how to halter and lead their horse, groom, saddle and ride. But there is so much more to horses!

They also learn how to "read" their horse. Learning how horses communicate helps with so many other aspects of everyday life. Our students learn how to be a better friend, increase their coordination, learn creative problem solving, better their communication skills, and see how they impact their world.

Some of our students are here for the physical benefits. Riding and working with horses can build core strength, muscles, flexibility and coordination.

We welcome those with ADD, ADHD, CP,Learning challanges, teens, no experience necessary.... See More

Happy Trails Riding Center is dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities and special needs through horsemanship.

We are a chapter of Disabled-Sports USA, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization and a Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) Center. Please visit www.happytrailsridingcenter.org, email or call for more information.... See More

Horse Riding lessons for all ages from 4years and up. Total beginners who have never been around horses to more advanced riders who are looking to further their riding skills and move forward into competition.

I offer private lessons to all age groups. For younger children I’ve found that 30 minute hands-on lessons which include grooming, leading, tacking-up, untacking, and learning basic riding skills is great for the first time or 2.

For older kids and adults I offer an hour long lesson which include more saddle time and more in-depth training, Which Includes focusing and working more on balance, communication, seat/posture, leg aids and much more.
Lesson ponies available or haul ins welcome
I can also travel to you by prior arrangement and travel fee may apply

Prices:
30-Minute Lessons $25.00
Kids 60-Minute Lessons $35.00
Adults 60-Minute Lessons $45.00
Discount for block of 4 lessons paid in advance

We have a family room where you can sit and watch in comfort whilst lessons take place, it's also child friendly for those younger kids who are not quite ready for the saddle.
Ample parking and mud free.
Located in colton Oregon and easy to find. Laura Garcia... See More

Sunflower Stables specializes in offering people aged three and up a chance to discover horsemanship, not just riding. We will work with you to teach you what you're interested in - no fixed curriculum here! Learn English, Western, and bareback riding on our sweet, well cared for lesson horses. Everyone also learns horse care and behavior. We also have a wide variety of summer camps for all ages and skill levels!... See More

Lessons by professionals for beginners, advanced riders and all ages welcome. This is one of the premier facilities in the Northwest and West Coast. We offer full training for American Saddlebreds, Hackney Ponies and Roadsters. We have a full reproductive lab and cater to every aspect in this regard. Show prospects always for sale or to lease. Please visit our website for more information.... See More

We focus on a life with horses in a holistic way. You or your child will not only learn to ride, but learn to care for and be responsible for your horses well being.
As you progress you can decide where you would like to take your riding. We specialize in confidence building, anxiety relief, fitness as well as many other positive aspects of working with horses.
My background is in 3 day eventing, dressage and show jumping. I focus on biomechanics, relaxation and effective communication between horse and rider. Extensive experience as a show coach.... See More

Western riding and horse training lessons in a no-pressure, fun atmosphere. We are licensed and insured. Our goal is to help you learn about horses while having fun and being safe. We teach gentle horse training methods while improving your riding skills, so you will have the tools to build positive relationships with horses. We also offer our farm for parties and as a photo shoot location.... See More

Shaundra Epperson Performance Horses offers lessons for beginning through advanced riders in both western and English.