Frozen Creek Performance Horses

06/14/2026

Things your riding instructor wants you to know:
1. This sport is hard. You don't get to bypass the hard…..every good rider has gone through it. You make progress, then you don't, and then you make progress again. Your riding instructor can coach you through it, but they cannot make it easy.

2. You're going to ride horses you don't want to ride. If you're teachable, you will learn from every horse you ride. Each horse in the barn can teach you if you let them. IF YOU LET THEM. Which leads me to…

3. You MUST be teachable to succeed in this sport. You must be teachable to succeed at anything, but that is another conversation. Being teachable often means going back to basics time and time and time again. If you find basics boring, then your not looking at them as an opportunity to learn. Which brings me to…..

4. This sport is a COMMITMENT. Read that, then read it again. Every sport is a commitment, but in this sport your teammate weighs 1200 lbs and speaks a different language. Good riders don't get good by riding every once in awhile….they improve because they make riding a priority and give themsevles opportunity to practice.

5. EVERY RIDE IS AN OPPORTUNITY. Even the walk ones. Even the hard ones. Every. Single. Ride. Remember when you just wished someone would lead you around on a horse? Find the happiness in just being able to RIDE. If you make every ride about what your AREN'T doing, you take the fun out of the experience for yourself, your horse, and your instructor. Just enjoy the process. Which brings me to...

6. Riding should be fun. It is work. and work isn't always fun.....but if you (or your rider) are consistently choosing other activities or find yourself not looking forward to lessons, it's time to take a break. The horses already know you don't want to be here, and you set yourself up for failure if you are already dreading the lesson before you get here.

7. You'll learn more about horses from the ground than you ever will while riding. That's why ground lessons are important, too. If you're skipping ground lessons (or the part of your lesson that takes place on the ground), you're missing out on the most important parts of the lesson. You spend far more time on the ground with horses than you do in the saddle.

8. Ask questions and communicate. If you're wondering why your coach is having you ride a particular horse or do an exercise, ask them. Then listen to their answer and refer to #3 above.

9. We are human beings. We make decisions (some of them life and death ones) every day. We balance learning for students with workloads for horses and carry the bulk of this business on our shoulders. A little courtesy goes a long way.

Of all the sports your child will try through their school years, riding is one of 3 that they may continue regularly as adults (golf and skiing are the others). People who coach riding spend the better part of their free time and much of their disposable income trying to improve their own riding and caring for the horses who help teach your child. They love this sport and teaching others…..but they all have their limits. Not all good riders are good coaches, but all good coaches will tell you that the process to get good is not an easy one.

*thank you to whoever wrote this! Not my words, but certainly a shared sentiment!

04/07/2026

Prepare to see a lot of posts from FCPH today! 🙂 Today is Giving Day for Western Oregon University. As the Head Coach and home barn of the WOU Equestrian Team, we are hoping some of our friends and family will be willing to help the team out with a tax-deductible donation today!

WOU's equestrian team is finishing its first year of competition with some great success for the inaugural riders! However, to keep going, they need funds! The team is currently 100% self-funded. That means anything the team doesn't fundraise, the students have to pay for out of their own pocket. Expenses include things like hotel fees, travel costs, show entries, and more. We hope to fundraise enough that our athletes are able to compete in each of the competitions without stressing about cost!

Today is a huge day for our fundraising efforts because WOU is focusing fundraising efforts on various athletics and clubs. Our athletes appreciate any amount you are able to contribute to their future success!

Link to donate:

https://givingday.wou.edu/campaigns/wou-equestrian-team?referral_id=69af332561d2fdfa3fb1b2ed

04/01/2025

🌞🐴 Summer Horse Camp Registration is LIVE! 🐴🌞

Do your kids love horses, the outdoors, and making new friends? Now’s the perfect time to sign them up for Summer Horse Camp at Frozen Creek Performance Horses! 🏇✨

For years, our camps have been a summer favorite in the Portland area, with many happy campers returning year after year. Now, with our recent move to the Corvallis/Dallas/Monmouth area, we’re excited to welcome a new group of horse-loving kids!

🌿 What to Expect:
✅ Hands-on time with horses – riding, grooming & learning
✅ Fun outdoor activities & games
✅ A welcoming environment to make lifelong friends
✅ Memories that last a lifetime!
Spots fill up fast, so don’t wait! Secure your child’s place today for an unforgettable summer experience. 🐎💛
📅 Register Now: www.frozencreekph.com

Tag a friend who’d love to join!

All around equestrian training program located in Forest Grove, Oregon.

03/11/2024

Oregon State peeps, go see Cookie on campus today and grab Chipotle to support your OSU Equestrian Team!

02/17/2024

Summer Camp registration is underway! Claim your kid’s spot before they fill up! More info at www.frozencreekph.com.

02/16/2024

The highly anticipated Summer Camp schedule and registration is now live! See our website for more information.

12/29/2023

Alwyn
“Summerbrook Moon Shadow”

When searching the origin of the name Alwyn, we find among the meanings, “wise friend” and “loved by all.” We also find its welsh root meaning “Always, which is meant to be a statement of the generousness of those named Alwyn.” Our sweet Alwyn sure lived up to his name!

On December 28, 2023, we said goodbye to our generous and wise friend as he galloped freely over the rainbow bridge. He will forever be loved by all he met.

Alwyn holds a special place in our hearts, as well as the hearts of so many students he blessed in his life. He was the pony without the pony-tude. The one kids argued over who got to ride. In addition to loving to play soccer any time a ball was in the arena, he loved jumping. If he was turned out with jumps, we’d catch him playing around and jumping on his own. Sometimes he even decided to set his own course by jumping in and out of his pasture! Many kids caught the jumping passion from this sweet boy!

Alwyn was a true unicorn. He could do any event, and do it well. While he excelled in jumping, he also proved to be an amazing dressage, western, showmanship, gaming, and even a few times polo pony! In his time with our family, in addition to giving countless kids the best pony experience possible, he gave Brooke the foundation of her jumping career and took Emily and her OHSET team to state in IHOR. He put his whole heart into whatever we threw his way. His only request was lots of attention and treats from his beloved kids and staying close to his best buddy, Cookie.

Alwyn, thank you for all you did in your time on earth. Your legacy will live on in the kids you loved. Rest in peace sweet boy!!