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Tiara Darnell
Tiara Darnell is a creative strategist, writer, and video and audio producer based in Buffalo, New York, and Portland. Read More
Horseback Riding Near Portland
Saddle up for an equine adventure at these beginner-friendly stables located near the city.
Tiara Darnell
Tiara Darnell is a creative strategist, writer, and video and audio producer based in Buffalo, New York, and Portland. Read More
Fun with four-legged equine friends is possible in scenic settings just outside of Portland city limits. Check out these options for horseback riding near Portland, from lessons to trail rides. Pro tips: Remember to keep your head up, shoulders back and boot heels down; if you fall, get back up and in the saddle.
The Chase
From his barn base in Sherwood, trainer Eric Noel teaches beginning riders the foundations of safe and effective riding, good horsemanship and safe horse handling and grooming. Advanced riders improve their skills as they learn additional riding techniques and the theory behind them. Whatever your skill level, it’s not a bring-your-own-horse affair; The Chase has school horses available.
Dream Ridge Stables
Go with a group or ride solo like a lone ranger at Dream Ridge Stables in Clackamas County. This training and boarding facility is about a 40-minute drive from downtown Portland and has a stable of beginner-friendly horses and ponies ready for year-round lessons for youth and adults. If you’re feeling adventurous, think outside of the ring and opt for a trail ride among the trees.
Sauvie Island Stables
A very Pacific Northwest island getaway on horseback awaits just 30 minutes from downtown Portland at Sauvie Island Stables. Slowly wind through scenic landscapes along the Columbia and Willamette rivers or hone your horsemanship skills through all-ages lessons.
Mt. Hood Adventure Park
Majestic Mount Hood isn’t just for snow sports. Come summer, Mt. Hood Adventure Park at Skibowl offers novelty pony rides for kids and full-blown equine excursions through acres of pristine alpine backcountry and old-growth forest for adults. This is the only option for guided horseback trail rides in Mt. Hood National Forest, so saddle up, giddy up and go!
Beyond Portland
Just outside Portland there are gorgeous vistas and adventure.
Sauvie Island
Sauvie Island, the Manhattan-size isle is one of the largest river islands in the country just north of Portland, is where families can find an entire day’s worth of adventures with swimming, hiking, birding and local farms.
Oregon City
The final wagon stop on the Oregon trail, Oregon City welcomes visitors with food, drink, museums and outdoor activities.
What to Do on Mount Hood
Explore Mt. Hood — the tallest peak in Oregon — with this in-depth guide that covers weather, what to pack, where to stay, outdoor recreation and how to have an unforgettable experience.
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