Swiftwater Farm provides first-class facilities designed to support every aspect of breeding and training quality sport horses. From spacious pastures to professional riding areas, our property offers everything needed to raise healthy, athletic horses. Located in the beautiful Willamette Valley of Oregon, our farm combines modern amenities with the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
Our horses enjoy daily turnout in extensive pastures with excellent footing and safe, well-maintained fencing. Pasture turnout is essential for developing sound, athletic horses. According to equine welfare research cited by the American Association of Equine Practitioners, horses that receive regular turnout develop stronger bones and joints, better balance and coordination, and more stable temperaments than those kept primarily in stalls.
We maintain separate pastures for different groups - broodmares and foals, young horses, and horses in training each have appropriate turnout areas. This allows us to manage horses safely while ensuring everyone gets adequate exercise and social interaction.
Our pastures feature:
The creek that gives Swiftwater Farm its name runs through our property, providing both aesthetic beauty and a natural water source. The sound of running water creates a peaceful atmosphere that horses and people both enjoy.
Our covered riding arena allows for year-round training regardless of Oregon's weather. The arena features:
The arena footing is carefully maintained to provide safe, consistent work surfaces. We drag regularly and add new footing material as needed. Good footing reduces stress on horses' legs while allowing them to develop proper muscle without struggling against deep or slippery surfaces.
While our horses spend most of their time turned out, we have comfortable stabling available for horses needing stall rest, mares ready to foal, or horses in intensive training. Our barn includes:
Cleanliness is essential for horse health. Our barn is mucked daily, with stalls stripped and thoroughly cleaned weekly. Fresh bedding, good ventilation, and regular cleaning prevent respiratory problems and create a pleasant environment for both horses and people.
Pregnant mares move to special foaling stalls as their due dates approach. These extra-large stalls provide safe, comfortable spaces for foaling with:
After foaling, mares and foals gradually transition to small paddocks where they can move around while remaining separate from the general herd. This allows bonding time and ensures foals are strong and steady before joining larger groups.
For working young horses and doing groundwork, we have a round pen with good footing. This enclosed space allows us to work horses loose, introduce new concepts in a controlled environment, and do free jumping evaluations.
We also have several smaller paddocks used for individual turnout, introduction of new horses to groups, and as holding areas during barn cleaning and maintenance.
Swiftwater Farm encompasses acres of gently rolling terrain typical of the Willamette Valley. Our property includes:
Our location in Springfield, Oregon provides the ideal climate for raising horses. The Pacific Northwest offers:
The area is home to a strong equestrian community with excellent veterinarians, farriers, feed suppliers, and other horse professionals. This infrastructure supports quality horse care and provides resources for education and improvement.
Our facility design reflects current understanding of equine wellness and natural movement patterns. Horses are athletes designed to move many miles per day, and our management practices honor this biology. Spacious pastures encourage natural movement and play, which develops coordination, strength, and healthy joints better than any artificial exercise program.
Research in equine behavior and physiology shows that horses with regular turnout and freedom of movement develop stronger bones, healthier hooves, and better mental attitudes. They learn to navigate varied terrain, building proprioceptive awareness that translates to better performance under saddle. The ability to move, roll, and interact with other horses supports both physical and psychological health.
Our facilities support this natural lifestyle while providing the structure needed for safe, professional horse management. The combination of freedom and expert care creates an environment where horses thrive.
We continuously maintain and improve our facilities to provide the best possible environment for our horses. Regular property maintenance includes:
We also invest in improvements as needed, whether that's adding new fencing, upgrading equipment, or making other changes that benefit our horses. Quality facilities are an investment in producing quality horses.
We welcome visitors to tour our facilities and see firsthand the environment where our horses are raised. There's nothing quite like visiting in person to appreciate the peaceful setting and see horses enjoying the lifestyle we provide.
During your visit, you can walk through the barn, see the arena, tour the pastures, and get a real sense of how we care for our horses. We're proud of our facilities and enjoy sharing them with horse enthusiasts.
To schedule a visit, please see our contact page. We look forward to showing you Swiftwater Farm and introducing you to our horses.
We welcome visitors by appointment to tour our facilities and meet our horses. Schedule your visit today.
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