Even when it rains Northwest Chapter volunteers of Oregon Equestrian Trails get the job done. With all the rain this year, the Shelter at the Buxton Trail Head of the Banks–Vernonia State Trail in Oregon was having some drainage issues from our abundant rainfall this year. The shelter entrance was being over run by ground water. The solution … Read More
In the last two years the Equestrian community along with support from Oregon Equestrian Trails, Valley View Riders and Territorial Riders Back Country Horsemen has been working hard to keep the trails at Tryon Creek State Park open to equestrians. One of the challenges of the area is the horse trailer parking made difficult from competition from autos … Read More
In 1983, Mildred Kanipe passed away, and left her beloved ranch to the public as a Douglas County Park. Mildred’s gift included almost 1,100 acres of land consisting of pastures, creeks, rolling hills, orchards and forests. Mildred Kanipe Park offers historical adventure with structures include a turn-of-the-century schoolhouse, a farmhouse, and outbuildings. The campground is an Equestrian’s dream … Read More
Each year in the Spring the North West Chapter or Oregon Equestrian Trails spends two weekends in the Spring getting the Hares Canyon Horse Camp located inside LL Stub Stewart State Park ready for the coming camping season. This year for 2015 camping season was no exception, members picked up downed limbs, raked site pads, and spread gravel in all … Read More
The North Valley and Silver Falls Chapter had repaired the Horse Corals at Mission State Park in 2012, so the park management (Park Ranger Bonny Shepard) once again contacted us for another project to replace the outdoor arena fencing near the Equestrian Parking area. The old one had been there for a number of years and most of the … Read More
The NW Chapter and LL Stub Stewart State Park partnered on a project to create 10 turnpikes aimed at improving trail conditions during the wet months here in Oregon. We all know what it is like to trail ride in the mud, defiantly not as pleasant as riding in summer time. The plan was to start on the more popular … Read More
Guy Rodrigue, the Park Manager for Milo McIver State Park, is asking for letters to support a ConnectOregon V grant, which they’re applying for to construct the Deep Creek and North Fork Deep Creek bridges. These bridges will complete critical parts of the new trail that will eventually allow equsetrians to ride from McIver toward Barton park. If you support this project, please email … Read More