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HORSE VACATIONS-CAMPS-DUDE RANCHES-GETAWAYS:

EVA'S PLACE - BED & BREAKFAST (208-355-2337) - 90 N. Depot Street, Midvale, ID 83645 terry@ruralnetwork.net www.ruralnetwork.net/~evasplce

• Eva's Place is a lovely 90-year-old Victorian house in the small quiet town of Midvale. Three lovely rooms are available at reasonable prices; corrals can be arranged for your horse; and it is adjacent to the 84-mile-long Weiser River Trail for unlimited hiking, biking or riding.

HAPPY TRAILS COWBOY CAMPGROUND (541-783-3559) - 46925 Highway 97, Chiloquin, OR 97624  info@happytrailscowboycampground.com  www.happytrailscowboycampground.com

• Bob Lafferty, Owner. Enjoy the pristine beauty along the Williamson River by horseback or carriage. Bring your own horse and stay in one of the rustic campsites while your horse enjoys a sturdy 16' x 16' pole corral, or rent one of the campgrounds horses for a brief stay.

LAZY WOLF RESORT (541-468-2001 or 1-888-345-4863) - Scott & Joan Field, Owners; PO Box 190, Spray, OR 97874  lazywolf@centurytel.net  www.lazywolf.com

• Located in Wheeler County, the heart of "Sportsman's Paradise", by the John Day River. Incredible fishing, hunting, rafting, fossil digging and more are close. Grassy camping sites; RV park with full hookups and horse-friendly camping with corrals.

ROCK SPRINGS GUEST RANCH (541-382-1957 or 1-800-225-3833) - Tumalo/Bend, OR  97701 eva@rocksprings.com  www.rocksprings.com

• Offering trail rides to the public (by appointment only) in the Tumalo Reservoir area during the Spring and Fall; and a lovely, traditional dude ranch with riding for guests staying at their facilities during the Summers.

SUNRISE VALLEY RANCH INC. (541-477-3711) - a bit east of Prineville, OR 97754 sunrisevalleyranch@hotmail.com

• Join this friendly family on their working cattle and horse ranch and enjoy a guided riding vacation with your own horse, or on one of theirs. Stay in the rustic log bunkhouse and be treated to genuine Dutch-oven western cuisine. Call or email for their brochure.

TRIPLE H EQUESTRIAN CENTER - (541-934-2088) Box 397, Top Road, Monument, OR 97864   tripleh@my180.net  www.triplehequestriancenter.com 

• Darrel and Rose Howe, Owners. Rose Trainer-Clinician, offers equine vacation camps for the adult rider in beautiful Eastern Oregon. Dressage, Jumping and Eventing clinics/camps held May through October. Limited seasonal boarding and training are also available.

RIDING LESSONS:

CENTERED RIDING LESSONS with Carolene "Doodle" Miller  (541-330-9008) - Certified Level II  Instructor, Bend, OR  97702

• Centered Riding is a way of communicating with your horse which benefits all styles and levels of riding. Private instruction on your own horse at your home or stable.

CENTERED RIDING LESSONS with Suzi Lewis  (541-317-0897) - Certified Level II Instructor, Bend/Tumalo, OR  97701 suziplewis@msn.com

• Balanced and relaxed riders make athletic, happy horses! All disciplines of riding and all levels of riders assisted, from beginners on. Also taking a few horses in for training. 

COURTNEY HABER - WESTERN SKY RANCH & HAWKVIEW RANCH (541-410-1639) Bend, OR

• Instruction in general horsemanship, dressage and eventing plus specializing in working with young or difficult horses. 

NOVICE-BEGINNER RIDING LESSONS (541-849-3532) Douglas County, OR   cm2hall@juno.com

• Melissa Hall enjoys teaching children, beginners and novices all the basics of English, Western, Showmanship, Trail and ground-training. Lessons are with your horse at your home or stable.

PRACTICAL HORSE COACHING (541-410-5675) - central Oregon area.  www.geocities.com/horsekeepervjp 

• Vicki Perry specializes in helping nervous-novices, or people returning to horse-ownership after being away from horses for many years, to handle their horse in a safe manner. She works with you and your horse at your home or stable.

RAKKAN EQUESTRIAN CENTER (541-385-5949) - 60920 Larsen Road, Bend, OR 97702

• Sharon Stoddard has been a Certified Riding Instructor who, with her many years of experience, specializes in teaching safe practices and creating good habits to handle horses on the ground or in the saddle. Sharon works especially well with beginners and children, but all ages are welcome in this clean, safe and quiet learning atmosphere.

RIDE YOUR DREAM (541-504-5838) - Redmond, Oregon  horning_j@msn.com

• Carolyn Horning, with her years of experience and many wins and titles at regional, State and World Shows, offers private lessons in western or English. Specializing in pattern classes, equitation, showmanship, horsemanship, and trail classes. Learn how to ride, prepare, dress and WIN in competition from beginners in 4H through the World Show.

SAGE MEADOWS (206-300-0866) - 10636 Avondale Road, Redmond, WA 98052  SageMeadows@hotmail.com  www.sagemeadows.org

• Katie Scheid is a Certified Instructor who owns this friendly, private equestrian facility. Whether your goal is to ride safely down the trail or compete in the show ring, come learn to ride in an environment that is safe, knowledgeable, challenging and fun. Schooling horses are available.

SWEET WATER RANCH (541-317-4805 or 815-8221) - 65640 Cline Falls Hwy, Bend/Tumalo, OR 97701

• Krista Norris, Owner-Trainer, is a Certified Instructor of the Horsemanship Safety Association. Specializing in novices, children or beginners, Krista believes in getting to know horses from the ground up. Krista is knowledgeable and the type of person who both horses and people feel relaxed and comfortable around.

TACK & RIDING APPAREL:

BITS & PIECES "The English Tack Shop For Everyone"  (541-617-1271) - 2079 NE Highway 20, Bend, OR 97701 bitsandpieceshorse@yahoo.com

• New, used and consignment English tack and apparel. Excellent source for a beginner or 4-H child to get outfitted, as well as offering top-quality English and dressage equipment for the discerning buyer.

CENTRAL OREGON TACK & APPAREL (541-390-9007 or 541-419-1806 - Call for Appointment) Nelson Road, Bend, OR 97701 

• Specializing in awards with embroidery and crystals, they also have quality English and Western tack and clothing at the best prices in central Oregon.

COWGIRL MERCANTILE (503-472-0159) 448 NE Third Street, Suite A, McMinnville, OR  97128

• Jean Peterson and Lindsay Enos, Owners. Cute clothing, jewelry, and all the extras for your unique cowgirl look.

DIAMOND H SADDLERY  (541-788-2122 or 541-815-7310) - 4377 N Canal, Redmond, OR 97756 saddlemaker1971@iglide.net

• Ted Hartman, saddle-maker. Building custom-made saddles, chaps, horse tack and saddle repairs. 

DOUBLE H WESTERN WEAR, TACK & FEED (503-362-4973 or 1-800-508-4973) - 4198 Silverton Rd. NE, Salem, OR 97305  Doubleh@doublehwesternwear.com

• "So big and friendly you will think you are in Texas!" Double H carries everything you can imagine for your horse or rider.

GALLOPS SADDLERY (541-388-3855) - 2221 NE 3rd  Street (Hwy 97), Suite B, Bend, OR 97701

• Providing all your dressage, hunter/jumper and English horse and rider needs.

GID-DE-UP BOUTIQUE (541-535-1588 or 888-636-6865) - 133 S. Main Street, Phoenix, OR  97535

• For all your equestrian needs.

HOLD YOUR HORSES!  (360-582-9642) - 82 Hooker Road, Sequim, WA 98382

• Custom-made saddles,  show tack, and equine-related gifts.

J. K. URBACH CUSTOM BOOTS & SADDLERY  (541-385-4983) - 2075 NE Hwy 20, Bend, OR 97701

• Custom western saddles, tack, leatherwork and repairs as well as some used western or buckaroo tack.

KATIE JANE'S - CLOTHES FOR HORSE AND RIDER (541-419-1806) 63591 Gentry Loop, Bend, OR 97701 katiejanes@peoplepc.com

• Gigi Cramer, Owner. Show clothing; custom sewing; rhinestone accessories; plus new and consigned English and western clothing.

KNEE DEEP LAND & CATTLE COMPANY (541-550-9439) - kneedeeplandandcattle@yahoo.com

• Jesse and Vicky Parrott, Owners. "A journey of the western spirit", with quality, handcrafted, unique western decor and accessories.

NATURAL EQUINE (541-312-8635) - Bend, OR  97701 nicole@physource.com  www.naturalequine.com

• Nicole Chamberlain, Owner. Featuring Equissentials Riding Jodpurs, micro-current therapy patches, aromatherapy, and much more. All products are field tested and guaranteed.

RHINESTONE COWGIRL FASHIONS, LLC (971-285-5280) PO Box 2478, Gresham, OR 97030 rhinestonecf@comcast.net

• Lynette Fay, Owner. Specializing in custom horse show apparel and accessories. 

RIDING IN STYLE (541-617-9243) - Bruce Avenue, Bend (Tumalo), OR 97701

• Riding apparel, tack and custom embroidery available for the show or the casual rider.

SADDLE UP SADDLERY & TACK (541-548-8822) - 337 NE Railroad, Redmond, OR  97756

• Brett Mills, Owner. New western show, roping and buckaroo equipment plus dozens of good used saddles at affordable prices.

SHOW ME WESTERN DESIGNS (541-504-5838 for Carolyn in Redmond, OR; or 503-668-8380 for Donna in Boring, OR)  horning_j@msn.com

• Carolyn Horning and Donna Weatherspoon, specialize in custom show clothing for youth and adults, including unique accessories.

STARKS SADDLERY & LEATHERWORKS (541-536-9503) - La Pine, OR 97739 www.starkssaddlery.com 

• Custom western saddles, tack, leatherwork and repairs. Saddles built to fit the rider AND horse, and built to last.

THE OL'E TACKROOM (541-312-2740) - 64653 Bruce Avenue, Bend (Tumalo), OR 97701

• Brooke and Chuck Harmon, Owners. New and good, useable, used horse tack and equipment. Buy, sell and trade.

TRAINERS:

BARNES RANCH (541-895-5681) - 83295 Hoagland Lane, Creswell, OR 97406

• Carl Barnes, Owner/Trainer. With 25 years of experience, Carl starts and trains horses in western, roping and cattle disciplines. Free boarding is included with the training fees; call for details.

BILL McKINNEY HORSE TRAINING (541-771-0631) - Sisters, OR  97759

• Bill is a quiet, communicative horse trainer who truly understands horses and can bring  out the best in them. He specializes in starting young horses the RIGHT way and helping horses to become confident as he rides them down the trails and through streams, as well as in the arena.

BLUE MOON RANCH (541-382-5783) - 20922 Young Avenue, Bend, OR  9771 rhbluemoonranch@msn.com

• Robert Owens and Heather Satran, Owners/Trainers. Using unique and gentle methods, Robert and Heather not only train horses, but also help riders to advance their skills to create a long-lasting developmental experience for horse AND rider.

BRAD WEHDE TRAINING STABLES (541-389-1261) - 65320 W. Highway 20, Bend, OR  97701 brad@bradwehde.com 

• Brad believes in training horses and people to be the best they can be without force or fear through communication, knowledge and understanding. Starting colts with patience through finishing your pleasure or show horse.

CONNORS RANCH (541-788-3531 or 541-317-9544) - 24605 Dodds Road, Bend, OR 97701 toniconnors@hotmail.com www.connorsranch.com

• Offering training with two well-known Northwest professionals:  Brian Connors and Kurt Pylman Performance Horses. Connors Ranch is owned by Toni and Brian Connors, and specializes in starting colts for all performance events including reining, cutting, roping, and more.

CRISMOND CARRIAGES & DRIVING HORSE TRAINING (503-723-5491) - 3391 Beavercreek Road, Oregon City, OR 97045 horsetraining@yahoo.com

• Sarah Brown, Trainer/Instructor. Over 23 years of professional experience working with all breeds in all levels of driving, as well as giving driving instructions. Specializing in heavy drafts and hitch horses, but skilled in training all to become kid, husband, parade and traffic safe driving horses.

DOUBLE EAGLE RANCH (541-385-8372) - 23045 Alfalfa Market Road, Bend, OR  97701

• Kurt and Carrie Tibbitts Abbey, Owners/trainers. Specializing in starting and training young horses, plus limited boarding available.

ELY'S EQUINE ETIQUETTE (541-923-3175) - 7131 SW Shad Road, Terrebonne, OR  97760 luiluiely@msn.com 

• Jack Ely, trainer. Jack specializes in ground training and manners for colts and young horses using "A Gentler Way" of training which builds trust and confidence in a young horse so he will be ready to advance to the next step in his education of becoming a saddle horse.

GENTLING SPECIALIST - HORSE WHISPERER - (1-866-821-0374 or 503-975-0313) - S. Morgan Road, Estacada, OR  97023 Missy@Horsenatural.com  www.HorseNatural.com 

• Missy Axton-Wryn, Equine Counselor/Trainer. With over 20 years of experience, Missy's specialty is gentling and training PROBLEM HORSES. Start being safe and having fun with your horses.

GIBBS PERFORMANCE HORSES (541-420-7023) - 68598 George Cyrus Road, Sisters, OR  97759  GibbsPerformanceHorses@yahoo.com 

• Robin Gibbs, Trainer-Instructor. Specializing in western performance training. Also offering pre-purchase exams, lessons, conditioning, showing, sales and quality hay.

HEAVEN ROBERTS TRAINING (541-460-0680) - Madras, OR  97741  floating_on_floater@yahoo.com  www.hroberts.thehershmeister.com

• Heaven Roberts, Trainer-Instructor. Offering reasonable pricing, Heaven's training is based on methods of John Lyons and others, Heaven starts horses from the ground up using gentle but firm pressure then release as reward, and teaching horses and their riders how to better communicate.

HUNT RIDGE FARMS (916-806-6598) - Eugene, OR  info@huntridgefarms.com  www.huntridgefarms.com

• Lara Brown, Owner/Trainer. Offering quality Welsh and Half-Welsh Hunter ponies for sale as well as training for your good ponies. 

KATHY KERRON, TRAINING & LESSONS (541-420-9711) - Bend, OR 97701 pdr@bendbroadband.com

• Positive and affordable show ring preparation. Kathy is a USEF Certified Hunter/Equitation Judge with 30 years of experience. Kathy works with intermediate or advanced students only, and is now accepting a limited number of clients.

LARRY'S NEW CHAPTER ROUND PEN TRAINING (541-347-9170) - PO Box 1141, Bandon, OR  97411  www.heart2horse.com

• Larry Levrets, Trainer - with heart to horse training 'where the training comes from the heart.'

LAUMAN TRAINING (541-447-8912) - 516719 Madras Hwy, Prineville, OR 97754 laumantraining@aol.com

• Rick and Kitty Lauman, Owners/Trainers. Specializing in starting and training young and problem horses including Mustangs. Lessons also available.

LAZY BAR S STABLES (503-632-6109) - 18821 S. Upper Highland, Beavercreek, OR 97004  paul_shep@hotmail.com 

• Paul Shepherd, Trainer. Specializing in training both horse and rider as a team and working with problem horses. Paul particularly enjoys teaching children who are just getting started with horses.

MARTINGALE EQUINE SERVICES  (541-350-9175 or 541-408-4853) Bend, OR 

• John von Haas and Gabriel Denison, Trainers. "Strengthen the Bond Between Horse and Rider." Focusing on non-violent training in English and the Vaquero styles.

MJ RISING H RANCH (541-893-6462) - 38586 Hwy 86, Richland, OR  97870 risingh@pinetel.com www.risinghranch.com 

• Mitch and JoLinn Hoover, Owners/Trainers. With over 35 years of experience, they offer training for horses and riders, from starting untrained horses using their Gentle Foundation Start through a finished, fine-bridle horse for ranch or show competition. 

RIVER FRONT STABLES (208-250-6891 or 208-739-8572) - New Plymouth, ID missjarboe@msn.com www.riverfrontstables.com 

• Garry Seaweard and Bo Jarboe, Trainers. Training is done with a gentle touch at River Front Stables. We offer all levels of training, lessons and therapy for horses as well as custom cowboy tack and gifts. 

RON MILLER NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP (541-382-0043) - 18775 Pinehurst Road, Tumalo, OR  97701 nyezee@aol.com

• Colt starting; clinics; problem horses; and teaching "natural" horsemanship from halter training to the finished horse.

RUNNING MOUNTAIN RANCH (503-662-3839) - 17346 Oak Ridge Road, Yamhill, OR 97148  RunningMtnRanch@aol.com 

• Tish Montgomery, John Lyons "Select" Certified Trainer. Just 3 miles from the Flying M Guest Ranch, this facility has 100 acres with endless trails and an indoor arena coming in 2003. Clinics, horse training and apprenticeships available.

SHAWN O'CONNOR TRAINING (541-408-2106) - located in Bend, OR 97701

• TRAINING WITH PATIENCE and specializing in starting colts. Works with problem horses and starts horses for reining, roping, pleasure, trail and cattle events.

SPENCER TRAINING - (209-286-0690) 10059 Highway 16, Eagle, ID 83616  spencer.training@hotmail.com

• Jeff and Jane Spencer, trainers. "Building relationships between horse and human". With over 25 years of professional training experience, they offer horsemanship camps at their ranch as well as training for horses and lessons for their owners.

STEELDUST STABLES (541-419-3405 or 541-280-0193) - 21570 Rickard Road, Bend, OR 97702

• Paul Richardson and Autumn Stone, trainers. Colt starting from the round pen on with an emphasis on safety. "Let us get your horse off to a good start with our step-by-step training program."

THREE CROSSES RANCH (541-923-2146) - 67821 Cloverdale Road, Sisters, OR 97759 three_crosses_ranch@yahoo.com

• Trainer Jason Jaeger specializes in helping an owner and horse to understand one another while applying solid horsemanship methods; no "quick fixes" or "overnight miracles".  He works with colts, problem horses and also offers lessons.

TIM AZBILL HORSE TRAINING (208-949-7014) - 27709 Lower Pleasant Ridge Road, Wilder, ID 83676 startmycolt@yahoo.com   http://www.startmycolt.com

• Tim specializes in starting horses in a round pen then getting all his horses OUTSIDE so they learn to handle themselves and a rider in the hills, going through water, etc. to build their confidence. Tim also gives horsemanship/riding lessons and trains horses to pack.

VICTORIA PETERSEN PERFORMANCE HORSES (541-280-2782) - Bend, OR 97701 victoriapetersen@bendbroadband.com

• Victoria uses the basics of dressage combined with Natural Horsemanship to create a solid foundation in starting colts or re-schooling broke horses. Lessons are also available.

WOOD BRIAR FARMS - Randy & Sharon Craven (503-668-3182) - Sandy, OR 

• Arabian breeding and training facility, specializing in the western pleasure, trail, and working cow horse. Standing the stallion KHRYPTON; also horses for sale.