LEADING THE TRAILS SINCE 2014
Our Story
In 2013, the Leahy’s purchased Foothills Farm in the beautiful Willamette Valley in Western Oregon where they currently live with their two youngest children.
The Willamette Coast Ride began in 2014. Justin followed in his father’s footsteps as an all-around professional horseman and rancher, leading his trail rides along the West Coast of the USA from mid-May through the first week of October.
We wanted open land and the chance to ride across the country, from our ranch in the foothills of the Coastal Range all the way to the coast. “We’re going to ride from here to the coast,” we used to tell people when we were first starting this business. And we did! We explored miles of forest and countless back roads, and today we ride the very best of it.
The Leahy family in Oregon takes pride in hand-selecting and training a fine group of crossbred and warmblood horses. These horses have strong conformation, solid hooves, and kind, willing temperaments. Our herd lives in spacious fields where they cross creeks, move through woods, graze on grass, travel over clay terrain, jump ditches, and enjoy a rich lifestyle. This way of life not only builds their confidence and ability for the trail but also prepares them for future careers in a variety of riding disciplines.
THE TEAM BEHIND YOUR JOURNEY
Meet Your Guides
Our experienced guides bring a deep love of horses and Oregon’s landscapes to every ride. With their knowledge, care, and passion, they’ll ensure your journey is safe, memorable, and truly one of a kind.
Lindley Leahy
Justin and Lindley Leahy are the heart behind the Willamette Coast Ride, combining decades of horsemanship with a shared love of Oregon’s landscapes. Justin, originally from Ireland, grew up immersed in riding traditions such as fox hunting, show jumping, and cross-country, following in his father’s footsteps as a professional horseman and rancher. Lindley, an accomplished competitor in dressage and eventing, brings a calm, confident style that helps riders feel at ease and connected with their horses. Together, they’ve built a riding experience that blends expert horsemanship, thoughtful care for their herd, and a passion for adventure—guiding riders on unforgettable journeys from the foothills of the Willamette Valley to the Pacific coast.
