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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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RANCH HANDS! Work hard... play harder.
Thinking of owning your own horse some day? Wondering if you have what it takes?
Jan 28, 20251 min read
Hey gang, Indy here.
Indy here, just giving you all a winter update about the goings on at the Ranch.
Jan 27, 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...
Jan 26, 20251 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 26, 20251 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 26, 20251 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
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
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
Master Instructor Certification!
It's been quite the week at Riding 4 Life... Not only did the crew hold down the fort while Leann was away, but we can now say with pride...
May 24, 20241 min read
Vote For Riding 4 Life!
Riding 4 Life has advanced to the Voting Round for the Best of Penticton 2024, in the categorie(s) Kids Camp, Sport Lessons. Best of...
May 14, 20241 min read
Lorie Duff Clinic - Auditors welcome! May 3rd, 4th, 5th.
We are counting down the days now until Lorie Duff joins us at the Ranch for this clinic! There are groups running with the following...
Apr 24, 20241 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
ALERT at R4L Ranch in the news!
After months of planning, ALERT hosted a very successful Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Awareness training at Riding 4 Life...
Apr 14, 20241 min read
We've been nominated! Time to help us move to the next round.
Thanks Penticton! To help us move to the next round keep the nominations coming. Visit https://bestof.pentictonnow.com/ Nominations are...
Apr 10, 20241 min read
Liberty Clinic with Leann Manuel - June 22nd & 23rd in Oliver BC
Up to 12 participants working as a group over the full 2 days of the clinic Clinic fees: Adults $310, Youth 18 & under $260 Liberty...
Apr 1, 20242 min read
Celebrating 20 years!
Most of you probably didnt realize that it's Riding 4 Life's 20th anniversary this year. To celebrate we'll be planning a few events...
Feb 4, 20241 min read
Lorie Duff clinic update!
May 3rd, 4th, 5th at Riding 4 Life Ranch - Oliver, B.C. We are definitely looking forward to this one! We now have just 5 spots left for...
Jan 17, 20241 min read
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