York Hill Stables

08/16/2024

The YHS family headed up to Gibson Prairie for a wonderful cool and crisp overnight. Two long rides, silent nights and a little horse camp maintenance. The camp trough was gross! C and S scrubbed and dumped, repeat until it ran clear and modified it so hopefully it will stay cleaner for the long run. There are still a few trees down on the Thoroughbred trail (with small.cut around we cleared) but we were able to cut thru the biggest issue.to make it easier for some great fall riding. Only saw one yellow jacket nest near camp (we sprayed it)- none on the trails. Happy trails!

08/12/2024

What a fantastic stay at Polestar Farm. Lessons, tack cleaning, laughing, daily dips in the swimming hole and a successful first Derby. What a magical place- Thank you to and her crew for having us! It might have been the first time but it won't be the last!

08/10/2024

Great day for a Derby!

07/30/2024

Thinking about a new saddle? Want to learn more about saddle fit? Come try an saddle, shop high quality accessories, or just come to learn from about the best ways to support our horses performance through tack. 11 am August 02, bring a friend, or bring a horse for no haul in fee!

07/29/2024

Lucky. In so many ways. Oregon and our Gorge are currently on fire. This wildfire season is off to an extreme start. Luckily the winds have been in our favor and the firefighters working overtime are fighting the good fight. Enjoying the blue sky while we can...as we know too well, it can change fast...

07/15/2024

Everything is better with fresh flowers on your table. Hood River pepleps- check out on Barrett and Thistle- grab-n-go bouquets out now, as well as weekly CSA options. Makes you forget you are dirty, sweaty and covered in dust at the end of the day!

07/04/2024

Happy 4th! Sorry we missed the Hood River Parade this year! Next year!

07/04/2024

While we love the ability to ride trails right from YHS, it is wonderful to have Mt Hood and Mt Adams close by to explore as well. Lupine and Columbine are blooming, fresh mountain air and miles to explore.

06/24/2024

What a weekend for part of the YHS community! Last minute coast trip that provided sunny skies, endless sandy trails and tons of smiles. Can't wait to go again!

06/16/2024

Re-cap of our last couple days on the backs of Icelandic horse. Glacial rivers, soft fields and a black sand beach. We lucked out with sun most day and no rain. Windy at times but hey- we are from The Gorge! Now for the important question- Where should the YHS community got next year for a horse-travel trip?! My ideas- working cattle ranch, pack trip into the wilderness somewhere or Argentina! What do you think?!

06/08/2024

Don't worry, we are doing just fine over here in Iceland! The traditional way to ride longer distances here in Iceland is to ride a horse for a couple hours at a quick pace while your extra horses follow along behind. We each get to ride 2 or 3 horses a day and enjoy the free herd riding with us in the impressive valleys and crossing glacial rivers. See our Story for some videos!

06/06/2024

A pretty special post- day 1 of 5 on Icelandic horses in Iceland. Five of the YHS family jumped on an airplane for a huge adventure. Day one was three hours of tölting thru expansive glacial valleys in some strong winds. Obviously it didn't stop the fun. Stay tuned for more updates and check out our story for an action video of some tölting!

05/16/2024

Finally a moment to recap the amazing weekend with . The sessions with Meika were so helpful- clear and concise instruction with insight into your horse's brain, habits and body. Goals set, pearls of wisdom learned. But the best thing was the feeling- supportive, caring and kind as we all navigated different obstacles and challenges with our horses. Endless smiles and laughs. So many thanks to Meika for joining us, for and for spearheading the weekend. Can't wait for Meika to join us again! (Photos- and )

05/14/2024

More great photos!

05/13/2024

Great weekend! More photos to come!

So grateful to for the incredible education and joy she shared with us this weekend here . Thank you for organizing a fantastic clinic! Let’s do it again soon!

05/12/2024

Great day one with . So much learning, so many smiles fueled by the Pony Club bake sale and ended witha social hour with much needed cold drinks! Can't wait for day two...

05/08/2024

in! Still have some adjustments to make to get it just right but it is already riding so nicely.

05/06/2024

It's happening!!

05/05/2024

So excited that Mother Nature is playing nice next weekend for our first clinic of 2024! There are a couple last minute spots open if you would like to join us!

We have been keeping an eye on the weather forecast for the Meika Decher's Clinic next weekend at York Hill Stables. Suffice to say, it is not like this past weekend. We are happy to add, don't forget sunscreen and make sure you are hydrated. 🌞🌞!
If you are interested in watching and want to know the ride times - PM and I will send them.

05/05/2024

It's a wet weekend here in the PNW. We are a split team this weekend with some of us supporting our Mt Hood Pony Club Team at Dressage Rally . Back on the hill our staff is battling wet, cold and muddy conditions that have created chilly conditions for our horses. Digging out blankets, drying horses off to make sure they are warm. Spring isn't always tulips and daffodils!

05/03/2024

Spring means lots of work - fencing, grass mowing, all the projects....but these two seem to have it under control!

04/30/2024

It's a love-hate relationship with our covered arena....it is so lovely to have a 4 season space to ride but it is an older arena that didn't get the maintenance it needed throughout the years- it can be dusty, it is uneven, and the footing doesn't have the structure and fluff we want anymore. SO WE ARE FIXING IT! Currently we are leveling the subfloor ( aka hours upon hours sitting in the excavator) and later this week or early next week we will be putting in 6 bales of Eclipse footing down to drastically improve the quality. We are so excited!!

04/27/2024

So proud of our employee Josie! Leading the charge in Hood River Valley FFA- and for our other amazing employee Sam for supporting her!

04/24/2024

Spring evenings like these give me all the feels for this special place 💕

04/23/2024

April has been perfect- blossoms, green every where and no more mud!

04/18/2024

Starting to explore more trails leading from York. Can't wait for more!

04/18/2024

Spring sun might be the best sun for napping!