We’re the Champs!!!!

Mary and July del Norte brought home the Paso Fino Pleasure Championship from the Evergreen Gaited Horse Classic in Puyallup, WA on July 19, 2009. Yeah for us!!! This was the first year that the Evergreen Classic was a “pointed show” for the Paso Finos and the first ever riding championship for Mary’s Alaska Paso Fino Horses. July was Bella Forma (halter) Paso Fino Champion at the Oregon State Fair in 2008, but the thrill of a riding championship was overwhelming and 11 years in the making.

And, riding partner Molly Brockway brought home the blues in spades with Lucero del Norte. Molly rode Lucero to a third place championship in the Paso Fino Pleasure Championship, a first place in English Pleasure 2-Gait, competing against all gaited breeds, another blue in Paso Fino Country Pleasure and yet another blue in Open Equitation, demonstrating her excellent riding skills.

Friend Laura Moy provided July with a relaxing massage, cheered us on, provided “room service,” for the horses, and trudged back and forth with equipment, loading and unloading. Thanks Laura for your support crew efforts.

We also enjoyed visiting with all our Paso Fino friends from far and wide. The Paso Finos were represented by 17 horses from WA, OR, and ID. Great turn out. Thanks to everyone for representing the Paso Finos so beautifully, for the good sportsmanship, and good chatting.

Show Success!!!

Mary and our leasers Juliana and Lynne had great success at the Gaited Spectacular 2009 held in Albany, OR last week and hosted by the NW Pleasure Tennessee Walking Horse Association.

Some highlights:

Mary came home with a Reserve Championship with July Del Norte and Lynne a Fourth Place Championship in Open Gaited Breed 2-gait. Mary also took a blue with July for In-Hand Trail.

Mary and Lynne won matched pairs, it was the second year in a row that Lucero Del Norte and July Del Norte have won this honor, can they do it a 3rd time?

Juliana took home a 1st in 'Never Done this Before' with Lucero and a 3rd in Novice Trail with Precious.

Mary & Juliana made their off-side dismount and remount in the Paso Fino Country Pleasure class, and Mary brought home the championship with July, and Juliana the reserve champion with Lucero.

Many more ribbons were won and everyone had a great time, but they sure were tired! Next up: Evergreen Gaited Classic in Puyallup, Washington!

Lesson/Lease

Lessons are available on a limited basis for approved students. Topics of study which can be covered include:

• Natural Horsemanship groundwork
• Natural Horsemanship under saddle
• Gait & gaiting improvement
• Gaited show preparation
• Trail obstacles

Lessons are $25 for 45 minutes on your horse, $35 on ours. Students are required to abide by Synergy Stables Rules, and boots and helmets are required.

Leasing a horse is an excellent way to defer the cost of horse ownership and enjoy many of the benefits. Our lease program includes:

• Access to ride 3 days a week
• Use of our tack & equipment
• One 45 minute lesson per mont

Leases are $150 a month. No stall cleaning required (but certainly welcome & encouraged)!

About Us

Synergy Stables is owned by the mother and daugther team of Mary Schoenheit Stadum and Jerri Gillean.


Mary grew up riding American Saddle Horses in Missouri and has been passionate about horses all her life. Mary bought her first two Paso Fino horses, over 10 years ago in Alaska, where she lived for 34 years working and raising her family. She was an active member of the horse community in Alaska and helped promote Paso Finos and other gaited horses. In 2007, Mary relocated to Junction City, OR to realize a life-long dream of owning a horse farm. Mary owns four Paso Finos and loves to educate and share information about Paso Fino Horses. She is president of the NW Paso Fino Horse Association. She is also the owner of The Stadum Group, a consulting firm for nonprofits, and is an active community member in the Junction City area.





Jerri has been a horse owner for 8 years. She first discovered Paso Finos from her mom Mary and was hooked! Bruce and Betty Reed of Reed's Ranch in Colton, OR took Jerri under their wing and sold her Precious, her first Paso Fino horse.

Jerri 'turned pro', by taking on limited students and training in 2006. Her speciality is Paso Finos and gaited dressage. Jerri is an appreciate IJA judge and enjoys working with both her Paso Fino and her Morgan mare. Jerri is a level 1 Parelli graduate and loves using natural horsemanship techniques to create a safe and positive learning environment for both horse and rider.

Jerri lives in Eugene with her fiance Joe and dalmatian Marshall. She works for Yahoo! (yes, THAT Yahoo!) and spends her non-horse/work/dog time triathlon training with Joe.

Our Facility

Synergy Stables is a small, privately owned, family facility near Junction City, OR, about 12 miles north of Eugene. Our focus is natural horsemanship and gaited horses, although all breeds are welcome. On our 10 acres, we have the family home and a second home that is used as a rental and guest house. Our horse facility includes:

• Large outdoor, all-weather, sand arena
• Lighted indoor arena
• Covered round pen with lights
• 10 plus stall barn with individual runs (electric fence)
• Secure feed room
• Hay storage
• Horse trailer parking
• 7 1/2 acres of pasture

We are committed to maintaining a friendly and safe facility with excellent care for our boarders and family horses.

Boarding

We currently offer 4 stalls for boarding of mares and geldings. For the health and safety of our mares, we are unable to accept stallions. Youth boarders are welcome, as long as there is adult supervision and support for their horse activities. Assistance for youth is available for an additional fee.

Because Synergy Stable horses participate in public equestrian activities, such as shows and expo's, all horses must have current veterinarian recommended immunizations for this area. New boarders must provide proof of immunization.

All boarders and their guests must follow Synergy Stables Rules and Requirements, including signing a "release of liability" before participating in any horse activities, and wearing helmets and boots with heels for riding. Absolutely no smoking near Synergy Stable facilities.

Boarding is primarily self-care at $125 a month. It includes:
-Hay Storage
-Feeding of your horse 2x a day of your hay and grain
-1 grain bin & supplement storage (hold approx 100 lbs of grain)
-Bedding
-Pasture turn out 3-4x a week (blanketing extra)
-Stall with run
-Water buckets checked daily and filled
-Manure disposal area
-Trailer Parking
-Designated Tack storage area

Your responsibilities:
-Clean your stall & run 4x a week
-Provide hay/grain/supplements with instructions
-Clean water bucket as needed (minimum 1x a month)
-Maintain regular worming program
-Provide semi-annual shots
-Provide regular farrier service

Other boarding options are available. Services and price to be determined on an as-needed basis.