Western Events in British Columbia

Friday Colt Starting/Private Lessons ($250). Sat/Sun Horsemanship and Intro to Reining ($400-$425). Auditing $30/day.

Single-day cow horse clinic with Alberta trainer Sarah Wolfs. All levels welcome.

Large tack sale with English and Western saddles, supplies, and driving gear. Free admission. Tables $30-$60.

Josh Nichol is returning to Victoria for a four day clinic, April 7-10 !! As a widely sought out and respected leader across the globe, Josh’s training style combines a deep understanding of the needs of horses, movement dynamics, human behaviour and more. The journey to building a trusting partnership as well as a healthy relationship between horse and rider is intensely personal. Whether you are a dressage devotee, working cow horse enthusiast, or love to escape to the trails on horseback, having a confident horsemanship foundation can transform the way you interact with your horse, as well as your experience in the saddle. Discover how to create a lasting bond that drives the results you want, and forges a healthy relationship between horse and owner with Josh Nichol’s unique Relational Horsemanship method. This clinic will be held at 7407 Wallace Drive in Central Saanich, from 9am to 5pm. Participant spots are currently full, however there is plenty of space for auditors. Cost is $30/day to audit. Please contact Claire to sign up and receive more information. More about Josh at www.joshnichol.com

We are doing something pretty exciting on Saturday, April 11th from 10:00am-4:00pm, an Equine Market in Metchosin. Our friends at the farmers market have graciously given us use of their facilities to host our own market for equine services and products. Want to be a vendor? Registration is open and available at https://forms.gle/M7DLUEXvJZFwv8sK8 or click on the link ”Vendor registration” link on the attached poster. What vendors are we looking for… makers of equestrian products like: tack, clothing (any disciplinary), feed or supplements, facilities, equine photographers, coaches, equine groups or clubs looking for publicity/enrolment/volunteers, hay sales, arena equipment, equine themed goods (pottery with horse hair raku would be amazing 🤩), you get the gist now hopefully… We have plenty of room for our vendors and a perfect site to host a market. This market will not include any used tack selling; we will be having a used tack sale on May 2nd… stay tuned for updates and registration for this in the upcoming weeks. The MES executive is looking forward to hosting. We will be open to bringing in a food truck. Any further questions or suggestions are welcome and can be emailed to metchosinequestrian.events@gmail.com Please help support us by saving the date, sharing with friends or colleagues and coming to this event. Let’s come together and celebrate the year of the horse in Metchosin!

Fundraising dressage clinic for Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association led by Shelley Mills. Open to riders of all levels and disciplines, with a focus on dressage fundamentals, body awareness, and effective communication. Shelley specializes in teaching from beginner through Second Level dressage.

New and used tack sale and everything equine! Reserve a table to sell your wares or bring a bag and shop! Concession available and a Door Prize!

Josh Nichol is returning to Langley for a four day clinic, April 28 - May 1!! As a widely sought out and respected leader across the globe, Josh’s training style combines a deep understanding of the needs of horses, movement dynamics, human behaviour and more. The journey to building a trusting partnership as well as a healthy relationship between horse and rider is intensely personal. Whether you are a dressage devotee, working cow horse enthusiast, or love to escape to the trails on horseback, having a confident horsemanship foundation can transform the way you interact with your horse, as well as your experience in the saddle. Discover how to create a lasting bond that drives the results you want, and forges a healthy relationship between horse and owner with Josh Nichol’s unique Relational Horsemanship method. Last clinic people were walking away with wisdom and paradigm shifts to even deal with their personal relationships! This clinic will be held at Namastables located a 21515 18ave south Langley. space for auditors. Participation in the clinic for the 4 days is $1100. To audit the cost is $35/day or $120 for all 4 days. Please contact Kirsten to sign up and receive more information. More about Josh at www.joshnichol.com