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HORSE-FRIENDLY VACATIONS OR GUEST RANCHES:

BENTWIRE RANCH -TRAIL COURSE & HORSE MOTEL (541-388-1779) 20420 Harper Rd., Bend/Tumalo, OR 97701  info@bentwireranch.com

• Lucinda Baker, Owner. Located about 10 miles north of Bend; offering stalls with safe fencing and pasture turnout; indoor & outdoor arenas; round pen; an outstanding trail course; lots of trails on sandy soil out the back gate onto BLM lands, and more. RV hookup available for overnighters too.

SUNRISE VALLEY GUEST 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. Stay in the rustic log bunkhouse and be treated to genuine Dutch-oven western cuisine. Call or email for more details and 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  (541-550-9787) - 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.  Boarding for a couple of geldings available plus indoor arena and trail riding close-by.

DIANE'S RIDING PLACE with Diane Schmidt (541-385-7933) - 65535 Cline Falls Hwy, Bend/Tumalo, OR 97701

• Diane has many years of experience and specializes in working with young children and beginners.

K&M PONIES RIDING & DRIVING LESSONS with Katie Muller-Crane (541-330-2685) - Redmond, OR  97756 GOLF98GTII@aol.com   www.kandmponies.com

• Katie has experience in showing and training horses and ponies for western, English, trail, showmanship and driving. She specializes in lessons for adults and children in all disciplines, plus an occasional ASPA show pony and reasonably priced tack for sale.

PONY PROS LESSONS & TRAINING (541-848-9573) - teaching/training out of Hawkview Stables, Bend, OR kalivanagas@gmail.com   www.ponypros.net

• Kali Vanagas and Les Freeman offer riding lessons for all ages, starting on the longe line for correct seat, balance and confidence. They also enjoy working with horses using Natural Horsemanship for love and leadership both on the ground and under saddle.

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.

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.

TEAMWORK EQUINE SERVICES (530-263-1878) - Lisa Murphy, CHA Certified Level 3 Instructor & Certified Equine Appraiser, Bend, OR 97701 twequine@gmail.com  www.teamwork-equine.com

• Lisa Murphy and Teamwork Equine Services offer a personalized lesson program for all ages, disciplines and levels of riders. Clinics, training and consultations available. Check TWE's website for upcoming events.

TACK & RIDING APPAREL:

A BIT LESS [Equine Consignment] (541-323-3262 - 425 NE Windy Knolls, Bend, OR  97701  info@abitlessequine.com

• Linda Wohlers & Chris Lowell, Owners. Good quality used English, dressage, hunter/jumper & western tack at excellent prices.

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

• Providing dressage, hunter/jumper and western horse and rider needs.

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

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.

LEAVITT'S WESTERN WEAR (541-549-6451) - 100 E. Cascade, Sisters, OR 97759

• Find your favorite quality western brands of clothing, hats, boots, Pendleton blankets and gifts at Leavitt's, serving central Oregon since 1976.

 RIDING IN STYLE (541-617-9243) - 19855 4th Street, Bend/Tumalo, OR 97701  www.ridinginstyle2.com

• Diana Pyle, Owner.  Quality riding apparel, tack and custom embroidery available for the show or the casual rider plus shipping anywhere in the US available.

SADDLE UP SADDLERY & TACK (541-548-8822) - 337 SE Railroad Blvd, Redmond, OR  97756 info@saddleupsaddlery.com www.saddleupsaddlery.com

• Monte and Jamie Turner, Owners. New and used 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

• George Stark, saddle-maker. Custom western saddles, tack, leatherwork and repairs. Saddles built to fit the rider AND horse, and built to last.

THREE PONIES SADDLERY (541-719-0595) - Sisters, OR 97759 david@threeponiessaddlery.com  www.threeponiessaddlery.com

• Dawn and David Holmes, Owners. Providing custom-built western saddles, repairs, leatherwork, used equipment, gifts, western artwork and more.

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.

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.

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

• Carrie Tibbitts, Owner/Trainer. Specializing in starting and training young horses, plus limited boarding available.

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

KATHY KERRON, TRAINING & LESSONS (541-420-9711) - Bend, OR 97701 pdr@bendbroadband.com www.pinedesertequestrian.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 at Rafter J Stable.

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.

MANDY GREENWOOD, HORSE CONSULTANT & TRAINER (541-639-2688) - SunRiver, OR 97707  classicaldressagetrainer@gmail.com

• Mandy is an award winning horse trainer with 20+ years experience and 140+ horses she had started under saddle. Mandy's expertise is in Classical Dressage/Equitation, but she has ridden most disciplines and will be very happy to help you, whatever your goals.

MISSY WRYN, TRAINING THE WHOLE HORSE (888-406-7689) - Estacada, OR  missy@missywryn.com

• Missy is a Frank Bell Accredited Instructor. She not only works with horses WITH their owners, but helps horse-lovers to understand horses mentally and emotionally plus recently re-launched her HorseMAREship Forum online.

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.

RUSSEL B. HUNSTON (541-323-6945)  - Terrebonne, OR  97761  horseman@ykwc.net  http://professional-horseman.blogspot.com/

• Russell has been called a 'horse-whisperer' for years, using quiet, calm communication methods to win the trust of and train everything from colts, wild mustangs and spoiled un-mannerly horses.

SHAWN O'CONNOR PERFORMANCE HORSE TRAINING (541-408-2106) - 69280 Goodrich Road, Sisters, OR 97759 www.ShawnOConnorHorseTraining.com

• Training with patience and specializing in starting horses for reining, cutting, working cow horse - all cattle events.

SHEPARD HORSEMANSHIP (541-610-8324) - Sisters, OR 97759  marion@shepardhorsemanship.com

• Marion is a teacher of Natural Horsemanship specializing in building rider confidence, improving ground and riding skills for all ages, all skill levels of riders and all breeds of horses in a natural way. Offering clinics, private and group lessons, young horse starts, re-naturalization, individual challenges and consultations.

TRAINING BY FRAN ROBERTSON (541-280-2117) - 20276 Tumalo Road, Bend, OR 97701  remuda@bendnet.com www.robertsonranch.org

• Fran specializes in training reined-cow horses, reining, and cutting horses; coaches and gives lessons; holds clinics; and is 'the best colt starter.'

VICTORIA PETERSEN PERFORMANCE HORSES (541-280-2782) - Bear Creek Equestrian Center, 23525 Bear Creek Road, Bend, OR 97701 victoriapetersen@bendbroadband.com

• Victoria specializes in training reining and cow horses for work or play. She offers lessons and clinics for all levels of horse and rider with a fun, professional, results-oriented program.

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