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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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Winter Solstice & Light-Up Challenge
Saturday December 19th 5pm - 8pm Join us to celebrate the Solstice! Bring your horse or just bring some friends and family! Ride our twinkling lit up trail course and/or enjoy some company by the fire with a warm drink and a treat. $20 if you plan to ride, or bring a solstice treat to share. Either way, we hope to see you there! ADDITIONAL LIGHT-UP TRAIL NIGHTS: 5PM - 7PM $20 Sunday December 20th Saturday December 26th Sunday December 27th Friday January 1st Saturday Janua
Sep 291 min read


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


Team Tournament 2026 & Obstacle Challenge!
We're going to try something a little different this year. As many of you know, our little Riding 4 Life community is growing and we'd like to include everyone in a fall event that has a little something for everyone! So this year's Team Tournament is going to team up with a Fall Obstacle Challenge that invites our larger horse community to join in. So mark your calendars for Saturday November 7th at the Ranch in Oliver. We'll have some of the same spooky obstacles, some sm
Sep 242 min read


Fall Obstacle Challenge!
AKA The Dolly Drag Show! CLASS LIST – 9am start Cash grab (warm up round) Lesson Horse Roulette Rough stock (very green horse) My first rodeo (very green rider) L’il cowpokes (12 yrs & under) LUNCH BREAK (30 mins) Approximately 12 noon - 1pm The hot flash (you know who you are) Roping is for dummies This class is a drag Take it or leave it speed round All bets are off! (Jackpot round) PRIZE PRESENTATIONS Approximately 4:30pm FEES Admin fee per entry ....... $15 Class fee ...
Sep 243 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 11th, 12th & 13th.
Once again... you don't want to miss this one! Our staff, interns, and boarders get first crack at registering and any additional spaces will be offered out publicly. We love bringing Trevor to the ranch and we always have a great time with this low key group oriented clinic format. We're continuing with our three day progressive horsemanship format, and we are colt start friendly! Participants are invited to jump in on the flow where appropriate for them and their horse.
Jun 12 min read


The Next Chapter Continues: Help Us Bring It to Life
Over the past few weeks, we’ve been quietly (and not so quietly!) pouring our hearts into preparing our new space here at Riding 4 Life Equine Enterprises—and we’re getting so close. When we first shared that our next chapter begins , we knew this transition would take a community. And once again, you’ve shown us just how strong and supportive that community truly is. Progress on the Ground There’s something incredibly special about watching a space come together piece by pie
Apr 163 min read


Tack & Farm Swap
Join us as we kick off our spring programs at the ranch. Enjoy a pony ride, browse some vendor tables, bid on a item and more!
Jan 301 min read


Spring Break Camp at the Ranch!
Our Spring Break Camp is now FULL! Click here for details about our summer camps MARCH 24, 25, 26 9:30am - 2:00pm daily, Ages 8-16 $370 + gst Therapeutic clients and those funded by Autism Funding not eligible. Please see our inclusive camps listed under our therapeutic services . What is Horsemanship? Horsemanship is a skillset and knowledge base that allows humans to safely and beneficially partner with horses in a way that enhances the lives of both species. It’s rewards
Jan 281 min read


Trevor Mertes Horsemanship Clinic - May 29, 30, 31st
Once again... you don't want to miss this one! Our staff, interns, and boarders get first crack at registering and any additional spaces will be offered out publicly. We love bringing Trevor to the ranch and we always have a great time with this low key group oriented clinic format. We're continuing with our three day progressive horsemanship format, and we are colt start friendly! Participants are invited to jump in on the flow where appropriate for them and their horse.
Jan 222 min read


Eggscellent Easter Egg Hunt!
We'll have pony rides, games, prizes, crafts, a photo booth, and of course an Easter egg hunt!
Jan 211 min read


Winter Solstice Bonfire
Sunday December 21st, 12pm - 3pm at the RANCH! Calling all boarders, clients, families, friends, and fans of Riding 4 Life. Join us horse crazy barn dwellers to raise a warm drink to the shortest day of the year. It only gets brighter from here! Bring your mittens and a winter treat to share with your fellow barn folk. And remember - we'll be rain, snow, or shine on this one - we can always take a propane fire pit under cover.
Nov 22, 20251 min read


Team Tournament is back!
Last year's Team Tournament event was a massive hit! So, backed by popular demand we plan to do it again this year. Mark your calendars for Sunday November 2nd from 10am - 2pm. We'll have some spooky obstacles, some games, a ranch riding pattern, and more. Don't forget the smokies, chili, and pumpkin bowling too! Most of our riders/handlers really enjoy working toward some sort of goal where they can celebrate their new skills and show them off to family and friends. We als
Sep 16, 20252 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


Eggscellent Easter Egg Hunt!
We'll have pony rides, games, prizes, crafts, a photo booth, and of course an Easter egg hunt!
Feb 8, 20251 min read


Trevor Mertes Horsemanship Clinic - May 30 thru June 1
You don't want to miss this one! Our staff, interns, and boarders get first crack at registering for this one. Any additional spaces will be offered out publicly. 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 this time. Participants are invited to jump in on the flow where appropriate for them and their horse. Each day will be progressive begin
Jan 28, 20252 min read


Save the Dates!
Miles and Junior invite you to save the dates for all the fantastic events we have coming up this year! More details for each of these...
Jan 26, 20251 min read


R4L Ranch Community Garden
Who likes garden fresh veggies? Who is disappointed every time they bite into a store bought tomato? And who is too attached to their Saturday horse time to make it to the farmer's market? If you answered yes to those questions then we hope you'll want to get involved in our Ranch Garden project! Beginning in March with a series of Work B's, we invite you to help prep the back yard, build out some garden beds, and prep the soil for what should be a fairly large garden that
Jan 26, 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


Open House & Tack Swap
Join us as we kick off our spring programs at the ranch. Enjoy a pony ride, browse some vendor tables, bid on a item and more!
Jan 1, 20251 min read
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