Rock Creek Stables

12/09/2021

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11/12/2021

**NOTICE** - Highway 18 between 101 and Otis is now closed.

The TripCheck website provides roadside camera images and detailed information about Oregon road traffic congestion, incidents, weather conditions, services and commercial vehicle restrictions and registration.

11/12/2021

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a dozen people and three dogs after flood waters trapped them in an RV park off Highway 101 Friday in Neskowin.

11/11/2021

"The soldier above all others prays for peace, for it is the soldier who must suffer and bear the deepest wounds and scars of war." - Gen. Douglas MacArthur

To all our nation's veterans, thank you for your selfless dedication and service to our country. We will never forget. ...

11/08/2021

Rest In Peace Cowboy. Prayers for our good friends and former boarders Shae, Justice, Bree, and above all who loved Cowboy in the best of ways.

10/30/2021

Last week we said goodbye to one of our trainers who just recently joined us a few months ago. Elaina has done a fantastic job supporting our goals, being a team player, and inspiring the riders she worked with of all ages. While she had planned to be around longer, a timetable for a move to Idaho is coming much sooner for her family.

Elaina was also gracious in working with one of our upcoming trainers who will help fill part of that void and got to shadow with her for a couple weeks.

She was even surprised by the amazing little gifts and a cake from a young girl who was taking lessons with her. Thanks, Kiara! Our customers are truly amazing.

Goodbyes are often not forever, as she may get time before her move to Idaho for another visit or two, but she has ended her regular weekly shifts and scheduled lessons. You might catch her at our playday event next weekend! ;)

Thank you again, Elaina! All the best to you, your husband, and your kiddos on your future endeavors!

10/28/2021

Our entire team wants to give a big thank you to all First Responders on this . We appreciate the sacrifices you and your families make for our communities.

The men and women in this music video are our friends and neighbors who carry The Weight of the Badge each day. Thank you. We appreciate you and the sacrific...

10/23/2021

The OR coast will see thunderstorms moving onshore as early as tomorrow morning, with some storms capable of producing strong damaging gusts, and possible waterspouts/tornadoes.

https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/archive/2021/day2otlk_20211023_1730.html

10/09/2021

Oh boy! Look how lucky we are!

10/09/2021

Final call for sign-ups for our cow working clinic with sessions for Sorting and Cutting. This is perfect for intermediate and even beginner/first timers! Your horse hasn't been around cows before? No problem! Below is a video from another clinic earlier this year.

Sign-up at:
https://rockcreekstables.com/events/cow-working-clinic-october-10th-2021/

09/16/2021

Get ready!

With the first storm system of the season due to arrive this weekend, here's a look at the latest forecast for rainfall amounts across the area. We are generally expecting 1.5-2 inches of rain in the Willamette Valley from Friday through Sunday, with 2-3 inches and locally higher amounts at the coast and in the higher terrain of the Coast Range and the Cascades. The heaviest rain is expected Friday night into Saturday morning, with showery weather then lingering through Sunday evening. Stay up to date on the latest forecast for your location at www.weather.gov/portland.

09/11/2021

As we honor and reflect on the 20-years since September 11th, we're reminded that what we have in common as human beings--our love and concern for each other--far outweighs in importance the differences and disagreements that separate us from time to time.

I heard this song for the first time on the radio in the months after the September 11, 2001 attacks. This song is as powerful ten years later as it was the ...

09/10/2021

A year ago our entire team of staff and boarders persevered through the challenges and evacuation caused by the Echo Mountain Fire. Countless members of our community, friends, and family members lost their homes, and 1-year later continue to rebuild. It was an event that showed the the best of those throughout our great State.

We couldn't be more thankful for the countless individuals who came from all over to assist us during the evacuations. From the contractors at the bridge that helped us get our horses across, to those who came from the afar with their horse trailers, to all the volunteers who worked with our staff for nearly two weeks while displaced in three separate counties. You were all amazing and still very much appreciated.

We know the circumstances with our pandemic have made this last year difficult for many, including to get together. We have wanted to host a appreciation event but have continued to find that difficult during these times. We hope future conditions will make this possible.

Below is a video we provided that showcases much of the efforts involving our stable during the fire last year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gknmVmOFSVw&t

This video gives a brief reflection on the events of the evacuation during the Echo Mountain Fire in which, like many others, Rock Creek Stables had to evacu...

08/25/2021

Someone likes playing with the water! 🤣🐴

08/22/2021

When your kids learn you had a surprise couples trail ride planned without them... 🤣🤣🐎🐎🤫🤫

08/20/2021

It's going to hurt going into this winter. 🙁

The price of hay has gone up significantly in Oregon and Washington in 2021, causing some equine and livestock owners to decide between paying more to feed their animals – or getting rid of t…

08/16/2021

The position is for Stable Hand & Outfitter Guide opportunity. Position may be just for Stable Hands if required certifications and experience do not exist to be an outfitter guide.

Outfitter Guides get pooled tips.

We are looking for a motivated worker who enjoys working with horses that can provide consistency and quality customer service. This is not a job for those who frequently need schedule adjustments or last-minute call-ins. Ensuring we take care of our horses is a top priority. We are the largest and premier horse boarding facility on the central Oregon Coast.

Depending on experience, this position will involve an initial training and shadowing period of 1-3 weeks.

$13 rate during all initial training, with raise upon completion in 1-3 weeks.

JOB DUTIES

--- GUIDES ONLY: Tacking, grooming, and saddling horses. Engaging with customers and guiding a small string of 6-8 horses with customers on trail rides.

---Feeding horses, rinsing and filling water buckets. Monitoring of water and hay intake.

---Mucking out (cleaning) stalls and providing bedding.

---Cleaning of stable common areas by sweeping and raking, and performing minor repairs on fixtures. Ability to perform minor fixtures on electric pasture fencing.

---Turning horses in and out to pasture and paddocks per regular schedules, and as requested by boarders.

---Observe and report any signs of sickness or injury of horses.

---Handle one-off sales of grain, bedding, tack, etc, as well as service requests from our members.

---Operation of farm equipment, namely a tractor to handle raking of riding arenas.

---Perform other general labor, including mowing and w**d whacking, brush cutting, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

---Must have a valid drivers license. Experience towing horse trailer is a bonus, but not required.

---Drug free workplace. We operate farm equipment and handle horses, so no exceptions.

---Ability to lift and carry items (grain and pellets bags) of about 50lbs, and lifting and moving of 100lb hay-bales into carts.

---Pass a background check. We have children around our barn.

---Previous horse handling experience

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Employees who have horses are not required to board at our facility, and it's actually preferred if they don't.

We do not trade work for board or do anything "under the table". This is not only illegal (tax evasion and labor violations), but it typically results in the workers making far less than minimum wage. We are committed to our workers being compensated fairly and holding firm expectations on the care of the horses entrusted to our care.

08/13/2021

We're happy to officially announce our efforts in partnering with Hancock Forest Management through an agreement we struck last month. Providing guided horseback riding opportunities in a responsible and educational manner is a great opportunity for our community and everyone involved. This is just one of several steps that we have taken to elevate our services here on Oregon's central coast.

08/09/2021

This is for sure Cagey and Pistol at our barn! 🤣🐴

08/08/2021

Why not start the day by sharing a pretty thoroughbred (Mason) doing some jumping with one of our trainers, Arianne. 🐎👐

08/08/2021

We're happy to officially announce a new recent addition to our team! Elaina Johnston is picking up the reins as our newest in-house trainer at Rock Creek Stables.

Not to worry either, she's not a replacement! Our existing trainer, Arianne, continues to work with many students and owners, and who's expertise is much different. Demand has just reached a point that was too much for one trainer to handle, and it allows us to expand our offerings.

Although she has an english foundation background, Elaina will help us expand our offerings in western gaming and expand our capacity for beginner lessons. She'll also be available for horse training/conditioning. Elaina currently is active in competitive barrel racing around the northwest. Welcome to the team, Elaina!

If you're interested in any opportunities with either of our trainers you can learn more at https://rockcreekstables.com/lessons

08/04/2021

When you find a way to feed the pretty mare in the stall next to you... and make a mess 🤣🤦

07/29/2021

Preview of the new swag item coming soon! Both staff issue and member/customer versions. 🐴😎

07/27/2021

Most of our staff and some of their family were able to get together on Sunday evening for a BBQ and kayaking out on Devil's Lake! Our entire team-- including those that weren't able to make it-- have worked extremely hard this year. Our team continues to make improvements to the facility, handle a labor shortage which is impacting many small businesses, and ensure that the horses are getting great care.

It was a night well needed and deserved!

07/16/2021

Update: Hwy 101 is back open.

Earlier post:
Advisory: Hwy 101 CLOSED at Cascade Head, Milepost 98 to 101, Vehicle Fire, numerous vehicle on scene. Detour is in place for southbound only at this time. South bound traffic will be detoured onto old highway 101 and onto highway 18

Check road conditions at https://tripcheck.com/

07/06/2021

Rock Creek Stables is looking for a second trainer to join our team as we continue to have increasing demand from our existing boards and the general public through the use of lesson horses.

This is an in-house W-2 employee position with a commission pay structure with an hourly wage guarantee. May consider pure contractor situations, but it must meet the legal litmus to not be considered an employee, and trainer would be required to have appropriate insurance. Employee trainer is covered by companies insurance.

We provide instruction in a supervised, safe environment for all skill levels. Boarding may be available for trainers' own horses, but not required. Additional compensation through royalty possible for use of trainers horses.

The ideal candidate should be able to provide beginner horsemanship and riding lessons, regardless of the rider's objective for english or western riding. The candidate may have various riding/training experiences in any number of disciplines.

Past and/or currently active certification highly preferred. Our existing trainer is more english focused and does not currently provide much coverage in the western riding disciplines. In particular, there is a key void in western gaming, barrels, reining, and cow work. Trainers with a more western focus will be more preffered

07/06/2021

As we approach the spring and summer we are in need for additional help on our team! Primarily looking for someone to work evening weekday shifts. We also have our morning and evening shifts available on Saturday.

We are looking for a motivated worker who enjoys working with horses that can provide consistency and quality customer service. This is not a job for those who frequently need schedule adjustments or last minute call-ins. Ensuring we take care of our horses is a top priority. We are the largest and premier horse boarding facility on the central Oregon Coast.

Depending on experience, this position will involve an initial training and shadowing period of 1-3 weeks.

JOB DUTIES

---Feeding horses, rinsing and filling water buckets. Monitoring of water and hay intake.

---Mucking out (cleaning) stalls and providing bedding.

---Cleaning of stable common areas by sweeping and raking, and performing minor repairs on fixtures. Ability to perform minor fixtures on electric pasture fencing.

---Turning horses in and out to pasture and paddocks per regular schedules, and as requested by boarders.

---Observe and report any signs of sickness or injury of horses.

---Handle one-off sales of grain, bedding, tack, etc, as well as service requests from our members.

---Operation of farm equipment, namely a tractor to handle raking of riding arenas.

---Perform other general labor, including mowing and w**d whacking, brush cutting, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

---Must have a valid drivers license. Experience towing horse trailer is a bonus, but not required.

---Drug free workplace. We operate farm equipment and handle horses, so no exceptions.

---Ability to lift and carry items (grain and pellets bags) of about 50lbs, and lifting and moving of 100lb hay-bales into carts.

---Pass a background check. We have children around our barn.

---Previous horse handling experience

ADDITIONAL NOTES

Employees who have horses are not required to board at our facility, and it's actually preferred if they don't.

We do not trade work for board or do anything "under the table". This is not only illegal (tax evasion and labor violations), but it typically results in the workers making far less than minimum wage. We are committed to our workers being compensated fairly and holding firm expectations on the care of the horses entrusted to our care.

07/04/2021

Happy Independence Day!

"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness."