08/20/2024
Saturday's thunderstorms kept one group away but still, seven determined riders enjoyed a good five hours of dry (and quiet) practice time.
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We offer a unique trail horse training facility for horsemen to practice their horses on obstacles. It's peaceful, quiet, and safe.
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On your first visit, I will ride with you on a brief tour so you'll know all about our courses. During this time, I'll invite you to ride over some obstacles while you're with my been-there, done-that calm trail horse. Besides having practically every obstacle imaginable in a beautiful setting, you can dry-camp here to further enjoy all that we offer. We have available four sturdy pens with nearby
water. You can camp close to your horses, and restrooms are close. You're also welcome to bring your own pens. Camping here offers faraway visitors the chance to be here, and for those who want extra obstacle practice, staying here for two or three days works perfectly. And then, there are many who just want some quiet get-away horse time at a pretty place. Perrydale Trails fits that description! Camping fee is $20/night/per horse trailer. For the rider who wants to learn more, I offer individual riding instruction for you on your horse @$45/hr. We start with basics and advance as far as you'd like. If you'd like to gain confidence and learn on one of my well-trained horses, it is $90 for 1 1/2 hours. For the novice trailrider/ horse, I'll help you with basic obstacles and horsemanship improvement. Then we'll ride out together on the courses.
$60 for a 1 1/2 hour lesson. I try to get photographs of everyone who rides here. I edit and email the best pictures to you, free of charge.
08/19/2024
We are enjoying a lot of riders this month, with several days having 14-16 visitors. Many are mustangs prepping for the upcoming Teens & Mustangs competition Labor Day weekend in Albany. All who have come here are practicing for both experience and the competition. Some are keeping their mustangs. And then, some of these horses will be for sale on 9/1/24. I am privy to seeing first-hand how beautifully-trained they are! Very soon, I'll be posting a special photo video of the ones that are for sale. You'll be impressed like I am!
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08/19/2024
August 16 at Perrydale Trails was a day of sunshine, beautiful clouds, smiles, and accomplishments!
08/17/2024
LOTS of visitors this past week, and o-boy, I'm behind on sending out photos. Check your email box, because they'll be there soon!
08/12/2024
My horses are ridden at our place most of the time; I no longer feel the need to go anywhere else with what we've built here. That said, my horses are used to all the obstacles, so it's good for my brain to create different scenarios to pique their interest. I know my horses like the challenges. The fun part is reading their minds at their reaction to an obstacle like our newest Bigfoot employee. "Now where did that come from?"
08/11/2024
Jennie Ramseyer and Fezzick have visited us over the last few years. Each time, I am impressed by the rapport the two share. These photos are a good example of how well they understand each other. I asked Jennie to ride the dog-leg bridge without using her reins. She willingly agreed as Fezzick had already crossed this bridge with no problems. It started off well enough until Jennie raised her hands. He tipped his head to the right -- because that's the hand she gives him treats from! So, we went to Plan B by placing her hands on her hips. No miscommunication now! I was impressed how Jennie easily handled the whole situation. She realized immediately why Fezzick tipped his head, and laughed it off. I appreciate how relaxed this horse was through the entire situation. This comes from TRUST and TRAINING!
Training note: Navigating narrow bridges and beams requires a lot of trust from the rider. Once the horse understands that he is to walk on it, then leave him be! He has to balance himself AND the rider. Holding the reins tightly distracts the horse and he likely will fall off. It's hard to avoid, but backseat driving is not helpful in this case. Let your horse be a survivor and know to balance himself and you - by himself. This is how he will learn to take care of you, his most precious cargo. And, another step towards enjoying a special partnership like Jennie and Fezzick share!
08/10/2024
A girl and her horse ...
'Nuff said.
08/09/2024
Cynthia Fisher recently scheduled a day here to practice for the upcoming Teens and Mustang competition on Labor Day weekend. They all did so well! Two of the five will be for sale: Windshear and CJ. But definitely NOT Princess Natalie!
08/08/2024
Carrie Griffin brought her good mare here recently to practice for an upcoming competition.
And then she sent me her results. Success is sweet!
08/05/2024
My visitors know another benefit of coming here, is receiving photos of their day. I try to get pictures of each rider as they accomplish obstacles. The photos are edited and emailed usually within a week. They're free for you to use, but I'd really appreciate that if they're posted, that you give Perrydale Trails credit. Your word-of-mouth advertising helps us so much!
If you've not received your photos from a recent trip, check your spam folder. And if not there, write me!
08/04/2024
People bring horses of every breed and discipline to give them trail experience. Gaited horses, mustangs, reining, endurance, pleasure, dressage, gamers, cutting, mounted shooting, etc., and yep, TRAIL horses, too! Often I'm told Perrydale Trails is the place they chose for their horse's first real obstacle experience.
Of all my visitors, I think eventers are the bravest of all. The riders are confident and practice good horsemanship, the horses have a willing attitude and are good athletes. Talk about "Point and Shoot" horses and riders!
Cecile Coulan recently visited with her beautiful Giorgio, his second trip here. He was a little hesitant with obstacles he had to walk over. But, if there's the possibility of a jump? Yes, ma'am!
08/01/2024
August 1, already??? Sunny days are flying by too fast for me. Hope you're enjoying summer with your 4-legged pals!
08/01/2024
Besides all kinds of obstacles to practice here, we have many trails to meander. One of my favorite sayings is "You're either training or untraining your horse." Perrydale Trails' goal is to make everything a teaching opportunity. So, even though the trails are for enjoying, sneaky me threw in a few training opportunities. One is teaching your horse to calmly walk under/through branches. There are a couple of places where I deliberately left the limbs long. Upon approaching this type of obstacle, your horse should drop his head and calmly walk through, despite branches bending against his sides. Teaching this means your horse must respect whoa. Before trying this obstacle, I'll practice leaning forward and stopping, replicating the maneuver without the distraction of the tree branches. Then it's time to introduce the branches. It likely will be several trips through, stopping often, to show him he must go slow. And as the rider, to avoid getting highlined, you must duck also!
07/29/2024
In my mind, this would be a great photo, with the variety of green colors, the golden seedheads, the purple mint, and me on a red roan horse.
But Plan B obviously calls for either a taller horse or shorter grass!
07/26/2024
Central Oregon visits the Valley people! We enjoyed the company of four very nice Bend-area gals who camped here three nights. They relaxed, rode, socialized, and then relaxed some more! This trip was scheduled months ago and was quite anticipated, according to the girls. Wendy even made Perrydale Trails 2024 cups for the event!
07/24/2024
Tory and Ariel Boline: I've known these girls since they were little, and watched them grow into hard-working, responsible businesswomen. They share common sense, honesty, and practical attitudes. Not only that, their perfectly-timed humor keeps me laughing. I always look forward to their visits; watching their chemistry is pure entertainment!
It's rare to see two sisters who complement each other perfectly ... so much so that they have been best friends forever. What a balancing act!
07/23/2024
Leslie McLeod, Julie and Becky Babcock have been faithful visitors since we opened twelve years ago. Their smiles and grateful attitudes always make me happy.
Young Dawnica needed a picture for her stall at county fair. We got several good photos, but Switch stole the show on one of them!
07/19/2024
I say this often, but please understand my enthusiasm: I LOVE my Perrydale Trails! It was just an idea that morphed into something of tremendous importance in my life. Originally, it was to be a place for competitors to practice for the natural trail events. Within a few years, it became the place for all riders in every discipline to enjoy trail riding.
Recently, Bridget Campbell organized a group of riders to visit. Watching their smiles of accomplishment and their overall joy of riding good horses is another reason I love my Perrydale Trails!
07/17/2024
We meet the nicest people here at Perrydale Trails! Jennifer Cline, Abby Raum, and David Perry just spent a couple of nights camping here.
07/14/2024
Tis the season for the mustangs! Every year, I see fabulous "make-overs" of wild horses as they are being trained for upcoming competitions. Untouched by human hands until only two months ago, these horses are confidently handling my obstacles!
07/12/2024
Kathleen and Matt Jepson rode here the other day; they're such a fun couple to visit with. Kathleen had a great idea to keep tailgaters from crowding her horse's rear. Most people know that a red ribbon means to keep away, that the horse might kick yours. But unfortunately, Kathleen has found that many think a red ribbon is just a nice tail decoration. Her bright idea was using an alligator clip to attach a plastic "danger" ribbon to her braided yarn. The word DANGER is prominent, and so far it's working great. You can pick up a roll of this ribbon at any hardware store or Amazon. It might even keep speedy bikers from rear-ending your horse!
07/09/2024
Most of our riders here are adults. When young people visit, I realize how much I miss judging 4-H. I so enjoyed seeing kids working with their horses. It was an honor to be the judge of their accomplishments. Oh, I saw them all! From the child entering the arena with confidence because they had practiced, to the many who were shaking in their boots, but tried their hardest. I wanted them all to achieve! And while they may not have won the ribbon they desired, each time was an accomplishment in learning. It's experience to better themselves. I watched kids learn confidence and skill, and knowing these strengths made them responsible adults. What a good feeling!
We who grew up with horses were not only fortunate, but we learned so much! In probably far too many cases, we were fearless. Lucky were the kids with horses who somehow sensed they needed to be guardian angels. And then there were other times we learned our lessons the hard way. Discipline, responsibility, consequences, love.
Oh, and what about the freedom horses gave us! Such a sweet taste of adulthood. More importantly, having a horse made it possible for us to feel good about ourselves. It's tough when you're a teenager struggling with growing pains.
Kudos to the parents who include a healthy dose of horses in their children's lives ... for the better!
07/08/2024
I love taking pictures of people enjoying their horses!
07/07/2024
Whew, it's hard to believe, but we've gotten almost 2' of sun!
07/04/2024
Go forth on the Fourth!
06/30/2024
Whatever the weather, we'll weather the weather ... AND RIDE ANYWAY! Thanks so much to my intrepid June visitors. 88 riders enthusiastically started my season, no matter the weather!
06/28/2024
Of the hundreds of horse trailers we've seen here in our 12 years of business, Angela's wins.
06/25/2024
Horses make me laugh!
06/20/2024
Summer is FINALLY HERE!!!
The daisies and purple vetch are putting on quite a colorful show on our trails. Wherever you go, this is a beautiful time of year to enjoy being on top of your best horse!
06/17/2024
Look what we saw at our place on Friday! I've never seen a halo around the sun, and there it was, huge as could be! There's an old weather saying that it means rain is coming. Since we got 1/2" rain today, I am a believer! The forecast for this week is sunshine, and I am hoping SUMMER finally arrives!
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Rebecca And Mike Herron, 15900 W. Perrydale Road
Sheridan, OR
97378
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 6pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 6pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 6pm |
| Friday | 9am - 6pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 9pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 6pm |
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How, why, what, when, and where? For almost everything in life, those are questions that must be answered. And when Perrydale Trails was just a wee thought in my mind, they were important ones ... Let's start this story with a question new visitors here often ask: "How did you ever come up with this idea?" I had judged horse shows for 25 years. When I retired at age 50, what was next? I didn't want to go back to training horses for people. Maybe return to the show ring? No, I'd won what I wanted in my showing years. Hey, let's get back to trail riding! Soon, we added multi-day camping trips with our good horses in the central Oregon wilderness. As we traversed all sorts of terrain, my training vibes sparked an idea. Trail riders need a place to practice. Preparation is key to safety and happy trails! On our farm, we had the ingredients for setting up trail scenarios. Hills, gullies, forests, water ... as well as a big sky and views everywhere. I had the experience to know the necessities from beginners to pros, horses and riders alike. My husband, Mike, was willing to build obstacles. Regular visitors understand the "why" of Perrydale Trails, after experiencing what we offer. They see it's because Mike and I love what we do. Aristotle theorized that true happiness was about bringing about long-term good, rather than achieving short-term pleasure. I hadn't a clue 11 years ago how our little business would evolve. The "what" is Perrydale Trails has become our life story. So perfect to come along at this time of our lives! Our experiences prepared us well and we're still physically fit to build and maintain. And most importantly: you all! You've enriched our lives with your smiles, laughter, and accomplishments! So, Aristotle, know that we're pretty special here at Perrydale Trails, because we do long term AND short term happiness!
Some 15 years ago while judging an open show in McMinnville, I met Marilyn Bunnell. It had been a long day full of pleasure classes. I was looking forward to the freestyle event -- something different to judge! Riders came and went with the usual figure 8's, turns, and stops. The gate opens for the last exhibitor, and in flows a lovely-looking lady mounted on a handsome buckskin Paso Fino. And what happened next, surprised everyone in the building. This beautiful lady began singing ... as she and her horse floated effortlessly across the arena. The normal bleacher noise became silent, as everyone listened closely to Marilyn's sweet voice. Of my 25 years judging, I will always remember this special performance. She bought her Paso Fino/Missouri Fox Trotter cross as a six year old in 2005. Cruiser is the perfect name she chose. Marilyn always makes an annual visit to Perrydale Trails. I appreciate that we make her to-do list, as this 78 year old is VERY busy! She and Cruiser have been regulars at open shows for many years, winning a variety of classes and at age 77, won the elusive high point buckle at Julie Fisher's tough trail event. Marilyn and Cruiser really shine in the trail classes. When these two show up, everyone else has to step up their game to compete against them! Besides showing, Marilyn is an active trail rider, riding locally as well as experiencing trails in Utah and Arizona. Oh, one other thing about Marilyn: she is the most kind and friendly person. Always smiling, always genuine. Like I said, a lovely lady! On a recent visit here, I asked Marilyn to sing for me again. This time, while perched on the balance beam. Turn up your speakers and enjoy!
Endo, the blind horse, visited Perrydale Trails a couple of days ago. I rode my horse, Gunner, who still has his eyes, is blind also. Morgan and I decided to do a couple of special photo ops to show off our very unique and well-trained horses. No show has ever offered a synchronized sidepassing obstacle, but I bet we'd win! Many thanks to Michelle Campbell for setting up the ride day AND for taking our pictures!
Bigfoot/Chewbacca has a new perch this season. Sheri Donahoe and Russell were the first to check out his cool noise. Pull his chin down and you'll think it's the real Chewbacca!
Tribute to Trailbosses
Treat your trailbosses kindly!
Question: How much does it cost to ride at Perrydale Trails? Answer: Unlike everything else in 2022, Perrydale Trails has NOT raised prices.
Every year, the Forward Stride helpers come to Perrydale Trails for at least one getaway visit. I took this photo from their 2015 visit, and it's perfect for St. Patrick's day. On this trip, several of the adults brought their kids. The little girls rode some, but the real fun was when they got off the horses. They were giggling and laughing as they jumped the logs, ran over the bridges, raced around the trees. What a great playground! I took more photos of those girls playing on the obstacles than I did the adults. They made me laugh so much!
No horsin' around, I mean it!
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