B.C. Equine Arena 2 Trail Association

To encourage participation using Arena to Trail guidelines, as listed in the HCBC rule book under Mountain Trail-Arena to Trail. Camaraderie, confidence, safety and horsemanship are encouraged wit the aid of trail obstacles. We offer a wide range of training and competitive opportunities with the aim to help you and your equine achieve a deeper partnership.

BC Carriage Driving Thompson-Okanagan

BCIN Penticton Pony Club

BCIN Vernon & District Pony Club

Desert Park Exhibition Society

Desert Park Equine Facility and Racetrack offers self horse-boarding, spring training for racehorses and various events. Amenities available to members are a large arena, 5/8 mile racetrack, full service horseman's RV park and miles of trails. The facility is available for horse shows, clinics and other events. Desert Park is also home to Desert Dogs Agility, Sun Hills Riding Centre and is an animal evacuation site for ALERT.

Garnett Valley Gang

Volunteer train robbers, Kettle Valley

The Garnett Valley Gang rob the passengers of the Kettle Valley steam train. in a re-enactment train robbery. This is a charity event that takes place approximately 14 times over the summer.

Interior Cutting Horse Association

Cutting Horse Club in Interior British Columbia

Kelowna Gymkhana Club

Kelowna Riding Club

Kelowna Riding Club is a club for all disciplines. We have a 10 acre facility that includes a dressage ring, two large multi-discipline rings, a lunge ring and stables. We have several membership categories for riders and non-riders, plus equestrians can drop-in to ride with a signed waiver for a $25 fee. The club hosts a number of clinics, shows and educational opportunities each year and both the historic clubhouse and the grounds are available for rentals by the community. Rental, membership and event calendar information can be found on kelownaridingclub.ca

Kettle River Horse Club

Okanagan Back Country Horsemen

Old Friends Canada Society

We are a refuge to horses, donkies and mules, needing a second chance. For most of our equids this is their "forever home". We also provide clinics on driving and schooling dressage shows. There are a number of volunteers who help with feeding, cleaning and grooming. For some, it is a place for them to heal along with our Old Friends.

Princeton Exhibition Association

PXA provides facilities for rodeo, racing, horse shows & other events

The Princeton Riding Club was founded in 2014 to unite all interested horse owners and/or riders in our area. We meet monthly and provide riding opportunities and social events for our members. We host two 2-day Horse Shows per year. One in May focusing on English and Western flat classes and hunter classes. In September one day is for Jumper Classes followed by Dressage Classes the next day. The show are very well attended by equestrians from Oliver, Merritt, Summerland, Penticton and from our own local area. Other events include the 2 Princeton Parades, fun days, clinics, trail rides and social events. Our president is a certified equestrian instructor and coach and our key membership have past experience with the Canadian Pony club, 4-H.

Summerland Rodeo Grounds Equine Development Committee

Encouraging safe and ethical horsemanship, using funds raised by the SRGEDC to improve the Rodeo Grounds (fixing fences, adding stabling, fixing footing, purchasing equipment etc) as well as organize horse shows, clinics, gymkhanas and other events for our membership.

Vermillion Forks Back Country Horsemen

Vernon District Riding Club

Working Equitation Canada BC Region

Promoting the sport of Working Equitation throughout BC and Canada with a focus on classical horsemanship and the use of horses for ranch work and functionality. Working Equitation is comprised of four phases: Working Dressage, Ease of Handling with Obstacles, Speed (Obstacles) and Cattle Handling. There are eight levels of Working Equitation (WE) from children, Introductory(beginners) to Masters Level (advanced). The children and introductory levels do not include a speed phase. Throughout the province of BC there are several Working Equitation Chapters focused on local clinics and shows. For more information on the opportunities in BC, go to www.workingeq.ca The sport is growing in leaps and bounds, and we welcome you!