Just Like You! Horse and house sitting in Oregon

By Catherine Ulrey on April 7th, 2013
  Got animals? Tied down but want to get away? Rhonda Martin of Stayton, Oregon knows just how you feel. While having lunch with a friend one day, the conversation turned to this topic. The friend had a home, property, horses, cats and dogs and wanted to get out of town but didn’t trust just ... [Continue Reading]

Optional Endings

By Catherine Ulrey on April 6th, 2013
As a horse owner in Oregon, you expect to enjoy many years of companionship with your animal. The average lifespan of a healthy, well cared for horse is 25 to 30 years! But as is true with all living things, the end of life comes eventually.  Knowing your options ahead of that end time can ... [Continue Reading]

Flying M Ranch Hosts Horses Too!

By Catherine Ulrey on April 5th, 2013
After 91 years of family ownership, the Flying M Ranch in Oregon is still running strong, operated by yet another generation of hardworking people. Bryce and Barbara Mitchell, grandpa and grandma to the family, (Bryce was born on the property) still work on the ranch, which offers an airstrip, a bed and breakfast facility, a campground, ... [Continue Reading]

Diamond In The Rough Consignment and Saddlery

By Catherine Ulrey on April 4th, 2013
According to the Urban Dictionary, a diamond in the rough means “something that has hidden exceptional characteristics and/or future potential, but currently lacks the final touches that would make it truly stand out from the crowd.”  This description truly epitomizes Ashley Powers’ business in Oregon City, Oregon. Upon leaving her college endeavors, Ashley began to ... [Continue Reading]

Polk County Oregon Acreage Real Estate Improves in 2013

By Catherine Ulrey on March 28th, 2013
The median sales price for acreage homes around Polk County in Oregon increased considerably in February of 2013 over the same time period last year. In February 2012, the median sales price was just $164,827 vs. $240,000 this February. It did take sellers longer to get their offers and close, an average of 113 days, ... [Continue Reading]

Polk County Acreage Real Estate Market Update 2013

By Catherine Ulrey on March 27th, 2013
January 2013 showed an improvement for acreage real estate in the Polk County area of Oregon. This includes towns like Dallas, Monmouth, Independence, Falls City and others. The number of units sold increased slightly, up to 6 from 4 in January 2012. However, the average market time also increased dramatically, from 120 days to 202 ... [Continue Reading]

Marion County Acreage Real Estate Update February 2013

By Catherine Ulrey on March 26th, 2013
The median price of acreage homes around Oregon in Marion County rose quite a bit in February. Buyers paid on average 26% more in February over the buyer’s in February of 2012, or $290,000 up from $230,000. It did take a little longer for sellers to close on the sale of their acreage this year, ... [Continue Reading]

Marion County Acreage Real Estate Update January 2013

By Catherine Ulrey on March 25th, 2013
While fewer homes were sold this January compared to January in 2012, the median sales price increased from $279,900 to $295,000. Does this mean that buyers have missed the “bottom” of the market? It’s likely, but prices are still much less than they were in 2008. Acreage real estate around Marion County Oregon has struggled ... [Continue Reading]

Bare Your Sole To This Lady

By Catherine Ulrey on March 24th, 2013
The familiar adage “if the shoe fits, wear it” would not be something Sarah Cyders would generally say. This certified barefoot hoof care provider prefers to educate her clients on the benefits of leaving horses shoeless. Her Cornelius, Oregon business, The Naked Hoof, is what Sarah is all about.   Sarah had a difficult time ... [Continue Reading]

Hooves and Hands Equine Education in Oregon

By Catherine Ulrey on March 15th, 2013
Horse training and horsemanship are the services offered by Kristel Holveck through her business Hooves and Hands Equine Education.  Kristel’s business and facility is located in Newberg, Oregon.  She holds to foundational horse training methodology, starting with the basics of ground work to develop respect in the horse and instill it with confidence and a ... [Continue Reading]
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