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"Yet when all the books have been read and reread, it boils down to the horse, his human companion, and what goes on between them." -Walter Farley
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Beginner Roping!
Sundays at 10am Begins October 4th 10am for ground practice 11am for mounted practice (must pre-register for mounted portion) pre-register here Bring your own rope, or borrow one of ours! October 4th October 11th October 18th (cancelled) October 25th November 1st November 8th November 15th November 22nd November 29th Lasting up to 2 hours depending on group size Always beginning on the ground. Mounting up after 11am if safety and skill permit Intermediate to experienced rider
Sep 291 min read


Saturday Sessions!
Introducing a new group series at Riding 4 Life Ranch called Saturday Sessions! SUMMER DATES NOW AVAILABLE! All summer sessions can be done in hand or mounted! Join Leann (and DeeDee her new trusty demo steed!) as she covers some of her favourite horsemanship topics, tools, passions, and the occasional pet peeve on select Saturdays. This program is intended for horse owners in the area who plan to haul in, or boarders and current intermediate lesson clients who are looking to
Jun 51 min read


Flag Night drop-in at the Ranch!
Fridays at 6pm Continuing into fall under our arena lights! $25 cash at the gate or pre-register for $20 September 4 September 11 September 18 September 25 October 2 October 9 October 16 October 23 October 30
Jun 31 min read


Trevor Mertes Horsemanship Clinic - September 5th, 6th, 7th.
Trevor is back in September and we hope to see many of you there! We love bringing Trevor to the ranch and we always have a great time with this low key group oriented clinic format. We're planning a three day progressive horsemanship format again after all the great feedback we received last time. Participants are invited to jump in on the flow where appropriate for them and their horse. Each day will be progressive beginning on the ground (colt start friendly) and working
Jul 31, 20251 min read


Reiki Level 1 for People and Horses
Saturday May 17-18, 9am-4pm daily If your horse was in a stressful situation, would you like tools to help them self-regulate and manage...
Jan 26, 20252 min read


Trevor Mertes Horsemanship Clinic - September 5-8, in Oliver BC.
This clinic offers two distinct formats! Cowboy Challenge 2 day format complete with obstacles - $310 OR Progressive 4 day Colt Starting...
Jul 1, 20242 min read


Trevor Mertes Cowboy Challenge Clinic - May30 thru June 2, in Penticton BC.
In partnership with Feedway Stables and the Skaha Horsemanship Society Each clinic runs for two days with groups of 4 or 5 riders...
Apr 22, 20242 min read


Technical Large Animal Rescue Awareness training to be held at the RANCH! - April 13th & 14th
With Dr. Rebecca Gimenez-Husted - internationally recognized instructor Daily Lunch and a T-shirt included Sponsored by: ALERT (Animal...
Jan 11, 20241 min read


SPRING 'BACK IN THE SADDLE' CLINIC - with Leann Manuel
2024 EDITION! March 23rd & 24th At the Riding 4 Life Ranch in Oliver, BC. All ages welcome. Haul in with your own horse or ride one of ours. $250+ gst per rider. Full payment required to reserve your spot This clinic will run a morning group and an afternoon group each day. Each group will have a maximum of 4 riders, for a maximum of 8 riders total for the weekend. All clinic participants are encouraged to stay for the full two days and audit the other group. This clinic
Dec 15, 20232 min read


Trevor Mertes - Save the Dates!
It's official everyone. We've booked Trevor and 'Horses That Work' to not only come back again in 2024, but to visit the South Okanagan...
Dec 7, 20231 min read
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