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What horses can teach us about ourselves
"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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Lessons are for everyone, including the Boss Mare!
Did you know that everyone at Riding 4 Life takes lessons and continues their education? Even your instructors? In fact, over the...
Sep 191 min read
Winter sessions at the Ranch
The view from Quiggly on an early November evening at the Ranch. There's no doubt about it... our little ranch in Oliver can be...
Sep 191 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...
Sep 162 min read
Spring Break Camps!
Tentative 2026 Spring Break Camp March 24, 25, 26 9:30am - 2pm at the Ranch in Oliver Or check out all of our camp dates including our...
Sep 131 min read
A little Riding 4 Life history
A brief look back as we plan to move forward! As the fall approaches - it's scheduling time again at Riding 4 Life. And with that comes...
Aug 226 min read
New!!! Group Lessons!
We have some exciting challenges and changes coming at Riding 4 Life this fall. Firstly, our waitlist just keeps growing! This is both...
Jul 312 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...
Jul 311 min read
Beginner and Therapeutic Riding Lessons in Oliver!
We have some openings for new riders in our roster at the Ranch in Oliver and registration is open until March 15th for our spring...
Feb 91 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 81 min read
The Round-Up is here!
Did you know that Riding 4 Life used to have a newsletter? It's been almost 16 years since it's last issue but it's true. And we've...
Jan 301 min read
RANCH HANDS! Work hard... play harder.
Thinking of owning your own horse some day? Wondering if you have what it takes?
Jan 281 min read
Hey gang, Indy here.
Indy here, just giving you all a winter update about the goings on at the Ranch.
Jan 272 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 261 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...
Jan 261 min read
Parents Program
Join our Ranch Hands on select Sundays to learn all about the trials and tribulations of horse ownership. This program is intended for...
Jan 261 min read
Returning Registration now open!
Don't let our fuzzy horses fool you... spring is coming! It's time to update our files so we can get everyone scheduled by mid March. If...
Jan 261 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 11 min read
The Dreamer
by: Stacy Blackhall Originally printed in the Riding 4 Life 'Round Up' newsletter in June 200 6 Before the days of lessons and before the...
Oct 29, 20242 min read
Fall Frolic & Feast
Celebrating 20 years of Riding 4 Life - September 28th, 2024. Gates open at 5pm. Ranch address: 5621 Sawmill Rd. Oliver, B.C. Get your...
Jul 18, 20242 min read
Introducing the Riding 4 Life Team Tournament!
This is a new event for Riding 4 Life and we hope you can all join us! Most of our riders/handlers really enjoy working toward some sort...
Jul 17, 20242 min read
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