Dream Ridge Stables is a friendly barn with great amenities for riding lessons and horse boarding.
The facility is located off Redland Road on Ridge Road. It takes me between 30 and 45 minutes to drive there from my home, near the Portland airport. There are closer places to ride, but most of the ones I have visited lack trail access.
I started my son Alex with riding lessons at Dream Ridge because my own horse is not trustworthy enough for a little kid to ride. Alex, rides a friendly pony names Peggy Sue. They have other lesson horses available too for beginners and more advanced riders.
Dream Ridge has two indoor arenas, a round control, and a grassy outdoor area for lessons and riding. Riders can choose to have lessons on the trail as well, once they have shown that they can control their horse. The trails around Dream Ridge are beautiful, forested trails and logging roads through quiet canyons that can feel like civilization is far away.
Individuals who wish to board their horses at Dream Ridge can choose from full, partial, or self care options, all of which include hay. Horses each have a stall in the main barn and a large run in the forested area in back. Most of the stalls also have runs attached. The barn is clean and well maintained.
Dream Ridge also offers birthday party packages, which are a great way to introduce a kid to horses. Peggy Sue often has her hooves covered in glitter from a party. read more