Penticton News and Events

"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

Lifer's and Ranch Hands program is retiring.

After a decade of offering a 'Lifers' program, or what we've been calling 'Ranch Hands' in Oliver, we are retiring these programs. Our original group of Lifers pictured here in 2017. From left to right: Cassie riding Quiggly, Talyn riding Cinderella, Reanna riding Buttercup, Rachel riding Herbie, and Audrey riding Ruby. Lifers and Ranch Hands were the youth who after a few riding lessons had that certain twinkle in their eye. They were the young riders who were past the poi

Jun 142 min read

Camp-out at Rooted Stone Acres!

July 27th, 28th, 29th Calling all Riding 4 Life clients! We have a very special opportunity for you coming up in July if we get enough interest. You're invited to pitch your tent or park your family RV near the arena at Rooted Stone for a few days and enjoy spending time with some of our community, our herd, and the land that holds us all so beautifully. AI helped add a tent to an actual picture taken at Rooted Stone Acres of a group of wildies slowly passed through and che

Jun 142 min read

Working Student Program (NEW!)

Introducing a new program at Riding 4 Life. For anyone interested in getting their hands dirty in exchange for some lessons or clinics - here's your chance. For many years we've offered programs called 'Lifer's', or 'Ranch Hands'. Both programs offered youth a chance to get involved with chores and horse care as well as have greater access to practice time, group lessons, and even trail rides and other outings. It was a great way to give those interested in owning a horse

Jun 92 min read

Sunday Trail Rides

Select Sundays through the summer Open to currently scheduled clients only! Beginning at 9:30 am at our Penticton location, get your hands dirty with some chores, groom and saddle your horse, and warm up with us in the arena. Then, we'll take a quick snack and water break, and if all our safety checks check out, we'll head out for a 45-60 minute trail ride across the acres, returning to finish by noon. We hope to include the vast majority of our currently scheduled riders on

Jun 31 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

Our Next Chapter Begins!

A New Chapter for Riding 4 Life at Rooted Stone Acres There are some places that just feel right the moment you step onto the land. That’s exactly how we felt during our first full workday at Rooted Stone Acres , the future home of Riding 4 Life’s Pentic ton programming. It was a fantastic day spent walking the property, dreaming about what’s to come, and beginning the work of shaping this beautiful place into a space for growth, horsemanship, and connection. The land itsel

Mar 152 min read

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 19, 20251 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 a bit of planning and reflection. So here's an update for you all just ahead of our fall session. NOTE: For those who are hoping to schedule this fall, that invite is coming later today for returning riders, and new clients can expect that info to come in a week or so. Chris giving a speech at our anniversary celebration As many of you know

Aug 22, 20256 min read