I was extremely disappointed watching the poor handling of horses coming in from turn out on multiple occasions. Horses are brought in using a golf cart in groups of often three at a time. The horses aim to kick and bite each other and all the handlers do is yell at them. If that wasn't bad enough, I watched the lead stablehand lead a very gentle older mare into a stall and when she didn't go he smacked her with the lead rope on her face and she spooked and bashed her head on the overhead beam of the stall - he seemed less than concerned. When horses kick for dinner they throw brooms and other items at the front of the stalls. The stalls frequently smell of heavy ammonia. Horses are constantly escaping their turnouts. Running down fences, bolting out open gates and getting away from handlers with the golf cart. One poor filly even ran the fence and got in with another horse and was kicked, broke her leg and was euthanized. Horses will be horses but there are no changes being made. When these concerned were brought to the owner, she denied that her staff is hard on the horses and claimed her fencing was in working condition and safe. Boarder beware. read more

We have had our our horses boarded at Greatful Pines for two years. I have never seen someone who cares for the horses here like Kelly does. We were out of town for a while when the weather was hot, we got a call saying they suspected our mare was colicky, in our absence Kelly walked our mare and cooled her off until she felt better, then checked on her through the night. There have been numerous times that either her or Lisa have been available to help with an abscess or any number of injuries our horses may have managed to acquire. Top quality training is also available at GP- I have taken lessons from both Lisa and Kelly-I love them both!! For the time my husband I were there we felt like we were a part of one big family. Sadly we have had to move, but we take with us many fond and happy memories of our time at Greatful Pines. read more

I'm a fan. We joined when it was Lord Hill, loved it then and are still super happy. We have had our horse here for a few months and really love the facility. Riding space to die for. Outdoor arena is awesome, nice and large and super well lit for summer nights. The indoor arena is smaller than some, but compared to some other barns we have been at, when we ride it is rarely crowded and generally we are the only ones in the space. The also have a separate round pen for longing when the weather is nice so the arena doesn't get too busy. All of the horses go out every single day, included in the board fees, and rotate large and small paddocks. Lots of room to move around. While they are out, the stalls are cleaned DAILY with fresh shavings every single day when the horses return. It's like having fresh sheets every day!!! They come in from the day to this and a portion of their evening feed to start their evening. The water is also on automatic refill, so the ponies all have fresh water at all times at their disposal and never have to worry about low water supply. Tack rooms are big and heated and the Boarders do a great job of respecting each other's tack and belongings and caring for the barn. Beyond that, Carmelo and Alma do a great job of keeping the arenas well cared for and making sure the barn is clean and tidy. Food storage is well maintained to minimize critter activity. I also love, love, love our trainer. There are great trainers here, from a variety of disciplines. We work with Sue Muir, and I've seen my son and his horse completely transforming over the last few months that we have been working with her. She is really one of a kind and we love working with her. All in all, great place for happy horses. The facility came a long way over the last few years under the Lord Hill ownership making it a really special place. The plans Kelly and Dan have for it now under Grateful Pine Farm will be the added polish that will continue to make the farm a great place to call horsey home. read more

I've waited almost a month since the ownership changed to post a review and I'm liking the new direction things are going. I'm only giving it 4 stars because of the current state of the facilities but I think the new owners deserve 5/5. The new owners Kelly and Dan are very friendly and easy to talk to. The current facilities as of my review: - smallish indoor arena which has been great during the winter months but because of it's size can get crowded at prime times. The footing is dirt which gets harrowed at least once a day but with heavy use can get a little lumpy. You can request that for them to come harrow the arena if it gets bad but I've never had to. - huge outdoor arena with bright lights and sand footing is nicer than the indoor but because it's uncovered and takes a day to dry it's not very usable for much of the winter. The lights are incredibly bright though and prefer to ride out there when I can. - paddocks vary in size. Some are very large, some are small and the horses rotate paddocks every few days. Turnout starts at 9:30 and goes until a bit before dark. They bring the horses in early if it's raining hard. The smaller paddocks were muddy during the winter but they had dry areas to stand in part of the paddocks. The new owners are redoing the paddocks for better mud management at some point but I don't know when. The mud wasn't really that bad though. I could walk through it in my boots and it was just a bit squishy on top, not deep. During the summer the larger paddocks had a lot of grass to graze. There are some pasture only paddocks that get used during summer too. - trailer parking is available but I don't park mine there so I don't know much else. - property perimeter trail with creek crossing is usable all year round except when it's really wet or below freezing. It's great for training a trail horse before taking it out to public trails. - the barn community is very friendly and there are a lot of regulars I think this is the best training barn for western/competitive trail in the eastside. Why aren't there more barns like this? The demand seems high because there are rarely ever empty stalls here. read more

My horse and I have been at Grateful Pine Farm for almost 6 months. I really enjoy coming here the workers are so nice and helpful and care about all of us and our horses. Kelly the barn owner really cares about our horses as an individual and wants to know how my horse is doing. My horse was really spooky on the 4th of July so she stayed with her until she was calm and I was so appreciative of that. They are always making improvements to their farm to make it better for us and the horses too. There is a lot of helpful communication thru emails, texts and on the "white board." I always feel comfortable knowing my horse will be taken care of by knowledgeable and caring people. read more

I am fairly new to this facility but have known the owners in the equine community for years. Kelly, the owner and trainer, is one of the most conscientious and knowledgeable horse folks I've ever met. The horses' well-being is her primary focus, and I am so impressed with the handling, patience, and regard she and her staff show the horses. As a new boarder, I am impressed by the time and detail they have shown to getting to know my new horse and assess his nutritional, exercise, and turnout needs. I have been at several barns in Oregon & Washington and am thrilled to have my horse in such a great & friendly place. I'd recommend this facility to anyone in any discipline. Everyone has been so welcoming and supportive! read more

I feel incredibly fortunate to have found Kelly and Grateful Pine Farm when I needed to find a new home for Junior (my gelding) after 15 years at the same boarding barn. Kelly has been instrumental in helping us both settle in and adjust to such a big change. She always makes time to answer my questions and make sure we are on the same page regarding nutrition, turnout and overall care. I was just starting out rehabbing a hind leg injury on Junior when we moved, and I can honestly say that with Kelly's knowledge, care, and dedication he is looking and moving better than he has in years. The stalls are cleaned daily and the aisles are always neat and tidy. I love the all day turnout and that there is an extra late night check once the ponies are finished with dinner grain and hay. All of the boarders I have met so far have been welcoming and gracious, and their horses all look healthy and happy. There is plenty of space to ride with an indoor and outdoor arena, perimeter trail and a trail obstacle course. Plus, having the coolest, sweetest, little, black barn cat to hang out with is icing on the cake. read more