Hood River Saddle Club

12/12/2024

If you have signed up for a clinic with the HRSC, please make arrangements to get your deposit in by the end of this week. Unfortunately, we will need to release any unpaid slots to allow others to join.

THANK YOU!

Horsemanship Clinic w/ Ben Longwell - 3 slots open
Mountain Trail Clinic w/ Mary Jane Brown - Waiting list only
Working Equitation w/ Stacey Riggs - 1 slot open

If you want to register for a clinic... contact Kelly Jette today :)

12/11/2024

The HRSC welcomes you!🐴
We are a diverse group of equestrian enthusiasts from young to golden oldies, from beginners to professionals, gamers, trail riders, dressage, hunter/jumpers, cutters, ten penners, 3-day eventers, show horses, pleasure horses, and the list goes on.

We invite you to join us in the celebration of the horse.
Check out our listings of upcoming events and learn more at www.hoodriversaddleclub.org

12/09/2024

📌📌 Its time to get your membership updated for 2025!
What are the benefits of a HRSC membership you say?🐴
--Access to HRSC arena and grounds!
--No haul in fees or camping fees
--First notice on Clinics and events! (via the member's FB group)
--Monthly membership meetings and fellowship
--Educational presentations
--Clinics!
--Fellowship with likeminded horsey people!
Visit https://hoodriversaddleclub.org for a printable membership form or apply and pay online!

12/08/2024

Thought this could interest some of our members!!

3 Day MT. Trail clinic

Rendezvous Ranch is running an holiday special of 15% off now until January 10th. Don't miss out on the savings. We have added 10 new obstacles to our exciting trail course and we look forward to seeing old and new faces in the new year. Go to www.rendezvousranch.net for sign up and more information.

Mountain Trail is one of the fastest-growing disciplines in the horse world. Whether you would like to compete or be a better partner with your horse on the trail, this course can help. The work that you will do with your horse during this 3-day course will create the groundwork for a safe and sane mount out on the trail. There will be over 30 obstacles that we will work on along with arena work to achieve a basic foundation. From beginner trail to advanced trail, there is something for everyone.

The course will begin in the classroom to explain the training methodology and then you’re off to get your horse in hand with just a halter. You will work on the basic groundwork that will teach your horse to move on the haunch, shoulder, forward, back, and laterally. Next, you will work through the basics of moving through cabalettas and simple obstacles while driving your horse in hand. After lunch, the group will move onto the trail course to work on the teeter-totter,
bridges, water, logs, and more. Day 2 will be under the saddle. Trail
obstacles will be ridden after they have been accomplished in hand.
Day 3 will be spent on the trail course and then out on a trail ride that has
real-world obstacles to test your new skills.

Each course will be limited to 10 students and taught by 2 instructors,
ensuring lots of hands-on attention. Chris Jonason has 35 years of horse
experience and apprenticed with Mark Bolender for 2 years and she was his
first certified apprentice. Chris gleans from both her extensive back-country
experience as well as Mark’s teachings. She presents an easy step-by-step
the methodology that will help you and your equine friend attain your goals.
Chris was an outfitter and farrier for over 35 years with vast experience in
the mountains. Horse and rider will be taught as individuals with consideration
for their own goals and desires.

Includes: Horse Paddocks and Camping

Cost:

$675 with your own horse

$800 with a ranch horse

Auditors: $45.00 per day

2025 Dates:

March 28-30

April 18-20

May 9-11

June 13-15

September 5-7

Go to www.rendezvousranch.net
[email protected]
425 923 6609
Located in Cashmere Washington

Rendezvous Ranch is an 80 acre horse facility located on the eastern slopes of the picturesque Cascade Mountains of Washington State, six miles north of the town of Cashmere.

12/03/2024

General Meeting
Tonight - 6:30 PM
Open to all!

Send a message to learn more

11/15/2024

Did you hear?!! Ben Longwell of True West Horsemanship is coming to the Hood River Saddle Club! Amazzzzing! He'll be sharing his horsemanship skills will us! Get signed up today! Horsemanship Clinic w/ Ben Longwell

11/12/2024

So excited to announce our Clinic line up for 2025!
April 11-13 - Mnt Trail - Mary Jane Brown MJB Clinics
May 8-10 - Horsemanship - Ben Longwell @ True West Horsemanship
May 17 - Dressage Schooling Show - Tedi Pasch
June 14 - Working Equitation - Stacey Riggs

See our events for full details!
Working Equitation w/ Stacey Riggs
Mountain Trail Clinic w/ Mary Jane Brown
Horsemanship Clinic w/ Ben Longwell

11/04/2024

General Meeting
Tuesday, 11/5
6:30 pm
Open to all!

10/30/2024

Save the Date!
A fun way to learn more about the nature and needs of our horses!

10/17/2024

The HRSC is excited to announce a full line up of events, clinics and educational workshops for 2025! Stay tuned for details and dates!

We've got some big names coming to Hood River to share knowledge on Working Equitation, Horsemanship, Mountain Trail and MORE!

And... maybe a HORSE SHOW TOO!

(Photo credit John Laptad)

09/24/2024

Its time for the the Saddle Club's semi-annual Adopt-a-Road clean up day!
Oct 10, 5 pm

This is a great way to support the Saddle Club, connect with other members AND help care for Hood River!

All supplies will be provided. Just show up at the SW corner of the Rosauers parking lot and we'll get the crew lined up for a quick one hour clean up.

09/20/2024

What a great Club Night group ride tonight!! Thank you to the crew who came out to play! Looking forward to next month!

09/12/2024

We invite ALL to attend the special presentation by Shandie Johnson on her epic Mongol Derby competition. October 8, 6:30 pm at the Saddle Club!
Photo credit Mongol Derby.
See Mongolian Ride Presentation with Shandie for details and to let us know you're coming!