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About Spilyay tymoo. (Warm Springs, Or.) 1976-current | View Entire Issue (June 29, 1979)
Page 6 June 2 9 ,197 9 Spilyay Tymoo Maverick Outfitters move Into Kah-Nee-Ta stables HORSE AND WAGON - One of the features offered by new management at the Kah-Nee-Ta stables is a hay ride around the Village area. Two huge draft horses haul tourists around to see the sights. Spilyay Tymoo Photo by Stowell explained JC, adding, “in a companies and conventions K a h -N e e -T a V a c a tio n couple weeks it should be and “anything to do with Resort has new stablemasters looking in good shape.” horses,’’and will be working following a disagreement over The offer to come to Kah- through the sales department. the contract with the former Nee-Ta came suddenly, the Said JC, “People come to Kah- o p erato r, the Horse H at Maverick Outfitter say, but Nee-Ta and we give ’em what Corrals. Choosing not to Bryan feels his outfit should they want.” elaborate about the change Bill have things operating well Besides running the Kah- because they are familiar with Nee-Ta stables, the Maverick Pauli, Kah-Nee-Ta general manager, said, “there were a the program and are well Outfitters also operate the couple things Fred (Beymer) established in the work. And as horse rides at the Inn of the wanted that I couldn't or Kah- the season progresses, the Seventh Mountain in Bend. M averick O u tfitte rs will The Bryans said they will Nee-Ta couldn’t grant,” noting that a number of things make probably be looking to local probably be more involved up a contract. people to be working for them. with the Kah-Nee-Ta operation The new operators are the On the drawing board is a since the Bend one is well Maverick Outfitters, headed up “touch farm” with a llama, pig, established with an efficient by J.C. Bryan and his wife rabbits, and other small crew. JC does lose time in the Sandi. Since moving in last an im a ls, to give people traveling between the two May, the Bryans and their 10- something to do while waiting places, but as soon as the Kah- 15 employees have been busily for the next ride. A restroom is Nee-Ta stables get settled the making repairs in preparation going to be repaired because operation should be running for the fast-approaching tourist the nearest one is at the village. smoothly. season. A pony train, to be operated by The Maverick Outfitters So far they have built two Roxanne and Bart, the Bryan have nearly 25 employees ta c k ro o m s, re p a ire d the kids, will be offered to children between the two places who stables, corrals, and bunkhouse and stage coach rides are rotate to have a change of and picked up loose bailing planned in the future. The atmosphere and environment wire to make things “look more Maverick Outfitter will be according to Bryan. They appealing from the road,” offering a catering service to handle about 100 horses. They FAMOUS PONY - “Robert Redford" is one o f the impressive stock owned and run by Maverick Outfitters. J.C. Bryan and his crew help new riders learn the ropes before they go out on the trail. Spilyay Tymoo Photo by Stowell h o rse s a re re g is te re d Appaloosas, Quarter horses, Pintos, Shires and Shetlands. In the past, the Bryans provided horses for several films, among t-hem was “Seven Along,” a movie about a Sasquatch hunt in Canada. The packhorse “Apache” that was attacked by a cougar in that movie is a saddlehorse at Kah- Nee-Ta. Clyde Metcalf, who has been with the Bryans for over ayear, has also worked in a number of western movies while in Tucson. He worked on “Buck and the Preacher” with Sidney Poitier, and “Go West Young Lady,” with Karen Valentine. He was also a champion bull rider, bareback bronc rider, and steer wrestler until he convinced himself that 22 years was a long time to be rodeoing. When the Bryans were in Arizona, they met Metcalf and offered him a job. To enjoy a ride through the hills of Kah-Nee-Ta stop by the stables of Maverick Outfitters. The prices are $5.00 for half hour; $7.00 for an hour; and $9.00 for an hour ahd a half. Hay rides are $3.00 and leave every hour. Community wants park reserved for cultural use A public meeting was held on June 6, 1979 at the Warm Springs Agency Longhouse regarding the old park area across from the Community Center. The area had once been used for open air dancing grounds, Fourth of July celebration activities, rodeos and racing events, and a parade area. There also used to be an old w o o d e n m e rry -g o -ro u n d pulled by horses and other activities such as: a C.C. Camp, a longhouse, camping grounds for visitors, and Decoration Day activities. Warm Springs’ first “live” band made their appearance in the old park site playing for dances. The latest use was for a housing subdivision. This area is regarded as a historic site by many older members of the reservation. T h e r e c o m m e n d a tio n s expressed at the public meeting are as follows: 1. Preserve the area as a “Cultural P ark ” only. A) Cultural Dancing Area B) Kitchen Area/Restrooms/ Showers C) Stickgame Areas D) Teepee and RV Camping Aiea.-.......... — ~ ----- E) Pathway/Fencing F) Roadway (one way) G) Parking Area H) Flood Control. I) N ightlighting/law ns/land scaping. 2. Development of Park to be done in Phases. The Planning Department is in the process of coordinating the concept design, following the recommendations of the people at the Public Meeting. Planning is also in the process of drafting up “estimate costs for the phases” ahd will schedule another meeting with th e L and Use P la n n in g Committee and the Cultural Heritage Committee in the near future. The old park area will be implemented into the Warm Springs Community Master Plan after the public meeting is held. The area will be zoned R.C. (Recreation) as a park. If there are any questions or comments on the area call or write Uren Leonard, Warm Springs Planning Department, Warm Springs, Oregon, (503) 5534161, extensions: 270 or 2 7 L .......... . - - J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conceptual drawing of proposed park
