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!

Lessons/Equine Facilitated Therapy

Coming Soon   - New Lesson Program - Summer 2020

We are in the process of developing a new lesson program at Synergy Stables for teens and adults.  We hope to roll this program out with appropriate safety precautions for Covid-19 in the summer of 2020.  We will focus on basic English and Western riding and horsemanship skills for beginning and intermediate riders in a safe and supportive environment. There will also be an option for intermediate/advanced riders to explore the world of Paso Fino riding. Email us at synergyor@gmail.com to get on our mailing list for the lesson program updates.  

Juliana with Paso Fino Pleasure Champion Moreno del Norte
Oregon State Fair 2019

Meghan and Sarah celebrating Open Gaited Breed win
Oregon State Fair 2019

Available Now - Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy

In 2019 Synergy Stables began offering equine facilitated psychotherapy with our long-time Synergy Stables friend and horse woman extraordinaire, Mary Ellen Tyson. Mary offers her services at Synergy Stables through her work with Alive Holistic Counseling. A trained therapist, Mary is also a life long horse woman and received additional training in equine therapy from The Natural Lifemanship Institute.  Mary's work focuses on learning and healing through the horse and human connection.

Mary and Orion with July 

With so many challenges in our world right now, there has never been a more important time to focus on well being and good health and coping skills.  To address those needs, we are planning to expand our equine therapy offerings in the coming months.  Stay tuned.  

About Us

Synergy Stables is owned by the mother and daugther team of Mary Schoenheit 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, July del Norte and Lucero del Norte, over 22 years ago in Alaska when they were only two years old. She raised a foal , Moreno del Norte, from her mare July, and the three "del Nortes" developed into wonderful, trusted riding companions and trail and show horses. They are still the force and inspiration for Mary's work with Paso Finos after 22 years.

Mary lived for 34 years in Alaska working and raising her family. She was an active member of the horse community there 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 added Little Red to her Paso Fino family in 2008, and a few years later she and daughter Jerri acquired Legado, so she now owns five Paso Finos and loves to educate and share information about Paso Fino Horses. She is a long-time member and past president of the NW Paso Fino Horse Association. After a long career in the nonprofit industry and owning a consulting firm, Mary turned her full attention to Synergy Stables and her sister business Territorial Bed and Breakfast and Barn, with facilities for travelers and their horses. She is an active community member in the Junction City area.

 Jerri 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 developed her horsemanship and riding skills as an adult. She has a strong interest in natural horsemanship, which she used with both her Paso Fino and her Morgan. She is a level 2 Parelli graduate and believes in using natural horsemanship techniques to create a safe and positive learning environment for both the horse and rider.

In recent years, Jerri has stepped back from horses and focused on her dog passion, but she remains a  a dedicated partner in Synergy Stables and owns her own project management consulting business.  She and her dalmatian, Meisje, along with Toy Manchester Terrier, Jackie, live and play at the farm, when they are not traveling to breed and agility competitions.   Jerri has recently added a badly needed tractor to the farm equipment and enjoys supporting the farm and stable by doing tractor work, landscaping and farm improvement projects.  She is very involved in the dog agility community and volunteers and keeps fit when she is not working in her consulting business or on the farm.

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 two small homes, both occupied by the family owners. Our horse facility includes:

• Large outdoor, all-weather, sand arena
• Lighted indoor arena
• 12 plus stall barn with individual runs (electric fence)

• Secure feed room
• 4 stall guest barn for travelers
• 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 7 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. 

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 partial care at $175 a month plus bedding fee. It includes:
-Hay Storage
-Feeding of your horse 2x a day of your hay and grain
-1 grain bin and supplement storage (hold approx 100 lbs of grain)
-Some bedding (Bedding fee is about $50/60/year)

-Daily pasture turn out 

-Stall with run
-Manure disposal area
-Designated Tack storage area

Your responsibilities:
-Clean your stall and run a minimum of 4x a week
-Provide hay/grain/supplements with instructions
-Clean and fill water buckets as needed

-Set up hay/grain for feeding

-Assist with pasture turn out/in twice a week (we work with your schedule)
-Maintain regular worming program
-Provide annual shots
-Provide regular farrier service

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