The Kelowna Riding Club 

Photos courtesy of Vanessa Kopp and Kathrin Maxwell

By Ashton Wikland

In the fall the KRC members met and created a new vision to promote refreshed values and ideas for our equine community. Inspired by the core values of enjoyment, development and competition, volunteers hosted two successful events.

The first was the KRC Fall Fundraiser Hunter/Jumper Show. The show sold out and raised $16,000 from entry fees, concession, and sponsorship dollars!

It was exciting to see the community come together to support the club in such a big way. Riders enjoyed classes including lead-line, hunter derbies, and fun jumper courses.

The Dressage Test Fest followed a couple weeks later and also quickly sold out. The judge gave great comments and took the time to speak with riders. Having feedback from the judge between tests allowed riders to apply these pointers and raise their scores.

The environment was relaxed and supportive and riders and their horses showed off what they’d been working on during training all year.

Thanks to these successful fundraisers, the club has been prioritizing and investing in arena footing. Irrigation is next on the list and the KRC is lucky to have an experienced grounds committee.

For those wanting to enjoy the facility in 2023, the early bird membership deadline is February 28th.

With the support of local sponsors, volunteers, parents, trainers and riders, we’re excited to be able to offer more clinics, competitions and ways to enjoy spending time with horses this year.

If you’d like to stay connected, follow the Kelowna Riding Club on Facebook and Instagram.