Specializing in Horsemanship, Beginner Riding Lessons, Equine Assisted Learning, Hippotherapy, Autism Services, and Horse Boarding.

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

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SUMMER CAMPS FOR KIDS & TEENS

Ages 8-16 9:30AM – 2:00PM Daily Therapeutic clients and those funded by Autism Funding not eligible. Please see our inclusive camps listed under our therapeutic services. 2026 DATES: All Day Camps: $370 +gst July 7, 8, 9 in Oliver July 14, 15, 16 in Oliver (WAITLISTED!) July 21, 22, 23 near Penticton (WAITLISTED!) August 11, 12, 13 near Penticton August 18, 19, 20 in Oliver What is Horsemanship? Horsemanship is a skillset and knowledge base that allows humans to safely and

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FEATURE PROGRAMS

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

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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

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Flag Night drop-in at the Ranch!

Fridays at 6pm Begins June 12th $25 cash at the gate or pre-register for $20 Campfire Social to Follow (BYOB) June 12th June 19th June 26th July 10th July 17th July 24th August 7th August 14th August 21st

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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.

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Cultivating Safe Spaces @R4L

Join us for a very special day of learning at the ranch! Learn to create safe, inclusive spaces that foster growth, respect, curiosity, and belonging with a thorough introduction to the Cultivating Safe Spaces framework. For a detailed description of the day Click here! Saturday June 6th OR Saturday October 3rd. 10am - 4pm 5621 Sawmill Rd. Oliver, BC. Seminar cost: $280+gst Includes a rustic lunch and refreshments. Please dress for outdoor conditions with footwear appropriat

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Non-Dominant Horsemanship

Have you ever heard it said that the key to success with a horse is to “show ‘em who’s boss?” Have you ever wondered where that comes from? Or if it works? Well, the answer to that depends largely on what kind of boss we become.

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