Oregon High Desert Classics

Oregon High Desert Classics Hunter Jumper Horse Show in Central Oregon July 19-23 & 26-30, 2023 The Classics are held the last two weeks of July every year.

The Oregon High Desert Classics takes place in sunny Bend, Oregon on the beautiful 40 The prestigious Oregon High Desert Classics (OHDC) is the only event of its kind in Central Oregon. Approved by the US Hunter Jumper Association, this show attracts world class riders from all over the US and Canada. One of a small handful to receive Heritage Horse Show designation, it is also the only show of it

s caliber which is primarily a fundraiser for a non-profit. Oregon High Desert Classics will return July 19th – 23rd and 26th – 30th, 2023

Each year, hundreds of horses and thousands of participants gather at J Bar J Boys Ranch to compete for $150,000 in prizes on six of the last remaining grass footing rings in the country. Many more family, staff, vendors, and spectators join them, celebrating the athleticism of horses and riders, and enjoying a variety of food and shopping at the vendor booths in the show village green. The Oregon High Desert Classics serve as the primary annual fundraiser for J Bar J Youth Services, a nonprofit organization that facilitates positive change for youth. J Bar J hosts the show on its property housing The Boys Ranch, a residential program and school for adjudicated boys. Proceeds from these events support programs helping kids overcome hurdles and work toward self sufficiency. The investment in “human capital” has concrete results as we see kids turn their lives around, becoming better community members, better partners, and eventually better parents. The board, staff, and youth at J Bar J Youth Services are grateful for the opportunities afforded by the OHDC.

Let's do it again! The 2025 Oregon High Desert Classics return to the grassy fields of J Bar J, in beautiful Bend Oreg...
12/18/2024

Let's do it again! The 2025 Oregon High Desert Classics return to the grassy fields of J Bar J, in beautiful Bend Oregon, July 16 – 20 and 23 – 27, 2025.
So get those Dog Costumes ready!
https://www.oregonhighdesertclassics.org/

Frosty Mornings. Snow piling up in the mountains.And planning is fully underway for The 2025 Oregon High Desert Classic...
12/14/2024

Frosty Mornings. Snow piling up in the mountains.
And planning is fully underway for The 2025 Oregon High Desert Classics!
Save the dates: July 16 – 20 and 23 – 27, 2025. Hope to see you here!
https://www.oregonhighdesertclassics.org/

12/13/2024

“It’s cute how today’s riders, and the parents thereof, are concerned with things like heatstroke and breathing. In my day, heatstroke was a given, and breathing was an option. The show coats we have now are ridiculous, and I mean that in a good way. They are everything the coats of yesteryear were not. For research purposes, I pulled my old riding jackets from my closet and, needless to say, I tried one on. I swung my arms around a little to see what sort of range I had, and immediately, that old familiar feeling of restriction returned. How on earth did I manage to compete in such a thing? It was clear that these jackets of mine, which have been collecting dust for 25 years, are the antithesis of what we see in 2024. Now, because these jackets were unforgiving in every conceivable way, it was a common sight to see the back of one’s jacket split wide open. Everyone laughed, of course, but it was a laughter of solidarity because it was never a matter of if it happened to you, but rather, when. If the back seam managed to hold together over the jumps, it was only because the arm seams were on the verge of breaking free. You may have noticed a few paragraphs ago, I said, ‘I still have my old riding jackets.’ I wasn’t passive-aggressively letting you know I was so rich I could afford several coats. I had to own two, because one was my fat coat, and the other was my skinny coat. My eating habits could not be trusted enough to allow me to believe I could fit into only one coat per show season. Two were essential.” Read Rebecca Berry’s historical account of show coats on Horse Network or in the comments below.

Now is the perfect time to support your favorite local non-profit. When you donate through Central Oregon Gives, you ge...
11/13/2024

Now is the perfect time to support your favorite local non-profit. When you donate through Central Oregon Gives, you get a little something for yourself!
Several of the J Bar J Youth Services programs are participating this year:
https://centraloregongives.com/nonprofit/at-project-anti-trafficking/
https://centraloregongives.com/nonprofit/big-brothers-big-sisters-of-central-oregon/
https://centraloregongives.com/nonprofit/cascade-youth-family-center/
https://centraloregongives.com/nonprofit/j-bar-j-boys-ranch-vocational/
https://centraloregongives.com/nonprofit/kindred-connections/

We need your help! J Bar J Youth Services is working to improve our communication with key stakeholders. We would like t...
10/09/2024

We need your help!

J Bar J Youth Services is working to improve our communication with key stakeholders. We would like to understand what you know about us, what about our mission is important to you, and where you learn about nonprofits. To accomplish this, we have put together a survey. Please share your insights with us, we would very much appreciate your time and help!

Also, if you have the opportunity to share it with stakeholders you are in contact with: volunteers, donors, community partners, etc., please do! The more feedback we get the better the information we can pull from the results!

https://www.jbarj.org/j-bar-j-youth-services-stakeholder-survey-2024/

The 2024 Oregon High Desert Classics: memories to last a lifetime!
08/20/2024

The 2024 Oregon High Desert Classics: memories to last a lifetime!

The 2024 Oregon High Desert Classics were indeed memorable. And now, the lush grass fields at J Bar J are once again em...
08/14/2024

The 2024 Oregon High Desert Classics were indeed memorable. And now, the lush grass fields at J Bar J are once again empty. But the appreciation for our incredible sponsors goes on and on! Thank you all.
Innovative and chic, Voltaire Design crafts high-end custom riding saddles. Recognizable by their striped gullets, our saddles are 100% made in France, using premium quality French leather, and are fully customizable to the rider and the horse.
https://voltairedesign.com/us/

Annual Plant Sale! After the Oregon High Desert Classics horses show, we sell the plants we bought for the show. This he...
07/31/2024

Annual Plant Sale! After the Oregon High Desert Classics horses show, we sell the plants we bought for the show. This helps us recoup some of the cost, which means more of the money which came in goes to support our programs serving youth in Central Oregon.

Stop by our Admin office to get yours - 62895 Hamby Road (the driveway with the J Bar J sign into a parking lot) - Hours are M-F 7am to 3 pm phone 541-389-1409.

07/30/2024

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62895 Hamby Road
Bend, OR
97701

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Wednesday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5pm
Saturday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Sunday 7:30am - 3:30pm

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Hayden Homes presents the Oregon High Desert Classics July 17 – 21 & 24 – 28, 2024. We hope to see you then! We are looking forward to our best show yet, and focusing on reenergizing one of J Bar J’s most significant annual events. https://www.oregonhighdesertclassics.org/

Let's do it again! The Oregon High Desert Classics returns July 17 – 21 & 24 – 28, 2024. https://www.oregonhighdesertclassics.org/

The Oregon High Desert Classics will return July 17 – 21 & 24 – 28, 2024. https://www.oregonhighdesertclassics.org/

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The 2024 Oregon High Desert Classics - in beautiful Bend, Oregon. July 17 – 21 and 24 – 28. https://www.oregonhighdesertclassics.org/

We're counting down the days until this Summer's Oregon High Desert Classics. July 17 – 21 and 24 – 28. We hope to see you there! https://www.oregonhighdesertclassics.org/

Do all successful Show Jumping riders share the same traits? Charlebois Farm owner & trainer – John Charlebois shares his thoughts. https://www.oregonhighdesertclassics.org/

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The prestigious Oregon High Desert Classics (OHDC) is the only event of its kind in Central Oregon. Approved by the US Hunter jumper Association, and recipient of the A rating from the US Equestrian Foundation, this show attracts world class riders from all over the US and Canada. One of only 25 to receive Heritage Horse Show designation, it is also the only show of its caliber which is primarily a fundraiser for a non-profit.

Every year the last two weeks in July hundreds of horses and thousands of participants gather on the beautiful 40 acre ranch in Bend OR to compete for cash and prizes on one of the last remaining grass footing rings in the country. OHDC offers 3 jumper arenas and 3 hunter arenas, 4 schooling/lunging rings and on site barns for up to 600 horses, these amenities will keep you coming back year after year.

Family, staff, vendors, and spectators join in celebrating the athleticism of horses and riders while enjoying a variety of food and shopping opportunities in the show village green.

The businesses and organizations that support this incredibly special event are not only bringing a world class horse show to Central Oregon they are also helping facilitate change for youth in jeopardy.