When riding on multi-use trails, it’s important to “play nice” with other users. Making a good impression helps tensure that we continue to have access to the trails we love to ride. Fortunately, it’s easy to make a good impression on those you meet. Here are ten etiquette tips for riding on multi-use trails: If parking is limited, trailer-pool … Read More
My OET story starts so many years ago—let’s just say when I was “younger.” I was introduced to OET thru a friend who took me to a horse camp being built in the Tillamook Forest. This camp was in its bare bones state, and I remember thinking, “what a huge project for a horse group to take on!” … Read More
Our equine friends in the Sheridan/Willamina area have a gargantuan vision—to create Wallace Bridge, one of the finest equestrian resorts in the world. Wallace Bridge will provide a one-of-a-kind venue for elite horseman, with facilities for polo, hunter/jumper, dressage, and Eventing, as well as support services. The venue will feature luxury accommodations for visitors, with a farm stand providing locally … Read More
It was all about the food for me! …and the horse camp book. When I went to my first OET meeting, the potluck food was so amazingly good, I was hooked. The OET work parties were a bit intimidating at first. Then, I went on one and found out not only how much fun they were, but they were … Read More
This is an excerpt from a story that was included in our monthly newsletter, the Riders’ Roundup, which is available only to OET members. To read the entire story, and to get access to more stories like this, become an OET member today! Just west of the small community of Birkenfeld, located near the Clatsop and Columbia County border, lies … Read More
Like so many OET members, I originally joined for the guidebook. I’ll admit, I was too shy to attend my local chapter meeting for about two years. One day, I finally got up the courage to check out a meeting with my husband. We enjoyed the meeting and soon became monthly attendees. As we got to know the group, we got more involved in the … Read More
Clackamas Lake Corrals were dedicated July 24, 2010 at Clackamas Lake camp ground. The Forest Service Mt. Hood and North Valley Chapters representatives were present during the dedication ceremony held at 5 p.m. The dedication was followed by a great pot luck, too much food to eat. There was a large cake with a picture showing the post … Read More