Into The Wild Equine Adventures: Trailriding at its best in Oregon’s Santiam Canyon

The State of Oregon's Marine Board registers outfitter/guides annually to certify that they carry the minimum liability insurance required by law and that they have current First Aid and CPR training. Into The Wild Equine Adventures is one of a handful of horseback-related guiding organizations registered with this program. We feel it is an important part of demonstrating our professionalism and ensuring that each of our customers has a safe, enjoyable and responsible outdoor experience. For more information, visit OSMB's Guide/Outfitter page.

BCHO is a group of local men and women dedicated to the preservation of our right to the common sense use and enjoyment of pack and saddle stock in Oregon's wilderness and backcountry. BCHO is the state affiliate to the Back Country Horsemen of America.

BCHO works to ensure that public lands remain open to recreational stock use; to assist the various government and private agencies in their maintenance and management of those lands; to educate, encourage and solicit active participation in the wise use of the backcountry resource by horsemen and the general public commensurate with our American heritage. For more information, visit Back Country Horsemen of Oregon.

The USEF is dedicated to uniting the equestrian community, honoring achievement, and serving as guardians of equestrian sport. Since its inception in 1917, the Federation has been dedicated to pursuing excellence and promoting growth, all while providing and maintaining a safe and level playing field for both its equine and human athletes. The USEF trains, selects, and funds our United States Equestrian Team which consistently wins medals at the highest level of international competition, including the Olympic Games. The USEF also licenses equestrian competitions of all levels across the United States each year.

The staff at Into The Wild Equine Adventures are firm believers in training using "Natural Horsemanship" techniques. After studying several trainers' programs, the one that worked best for us was Clinton Anderson's Downunder Horsemanship program. We have attended several of Clinton's "Wahl Walkabout Tour" demonstrations, have a large number of his training DVDs and use his training aids as well as his training philosophy. We seek every opportunity to communicate with our horses in a manner they understand, without cruelty or excessive use of force.