About Groundwork Collective
Hey there, and welcome to my little corner of the internet!
My name is Taylor Tatum, and I’m a backcountry & trail riding focused horse trainer, photographer, and creative based in Central Oregon. My approach to horsemanship is grounded in clarity, empathy, and trust, building solid foundations on the ground before ever stepping into the saddle.
I spent four years apprenticing under horseman Mike Chappell and continue to learn alongside other local trainers. Over time, my work has evolved from learning how to make horses do things to helping them want to engage, through relationship, choice, and clear communication.
In 2025, I completed my Master’s in Clinical Counseling. While I originally planned to pursue equine-assisted therapy, I’ve chosen to integrate those concepts into a more personal path. One that blends horsemanship, creative storytelling, and community.
Through developing Groundwork Collective in 2022, and now its media arm, High Desert Creative in 2025, I offer thoughtful horse training, seasonal lessons and trail rides, and content creation for fellow horsewomen, events, rural businesses, and Western brands. Whether I’m in the arena, on the trail, or behind the lens, my goal is always the same: to support honest connection between horses, humans, and the stories that shape them.
-Tay
Nestled into the southeastern corner of Bend, Oregon, sits our spacious 60-acre rental property. Surrounded by majestic junipers and fragrant sagebrush, the landscape radiates tranquility, providing a peaceful retreat for both humans and horses.
Our property has a single barn, complete with four spacious stalls and one medical stall, providing personalized spaces and customized care plans for the horses that live and train here. Surrounding the barn are three expansive dry lots, offering ample space for horses to roam and thrive in a natural herd environment. In addition, our property features a picturesque trail that winds its way around the premises, offering the perfect setting for training trail horses.
To maintain a peaceful atmosphere in our quiet residential district, visits to our private property are by appointment only and our address is not listed online. If you’d like to schedule a visit to our facility, please email us at doyourgroundwork@gmail.com or send us a message on social media.
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