El Centro Equine Services - Dustin Drader

El Centro Equine Services - Dustin Drader Judging * Training * Coaching * Showing * Hauling "Quality with Integrity"
Prompt, Professional, Courteous, Insured

Back in the 70's my grandfather, Vern Drader, started a cattle sales business, El Centro Sales. In the heart of the prairies the company quickly grew and was known for importing cattle from Europe and the United States. In the mid 90's my father, Garth Drader, partnered with his father to build the successful El Centro Llama Sales in the Fraser Valley. The family business has always had a reputati

on for raising good, solid livestock and delivering impeccable service. Our motto "Quality with Integrity" has served us well. Now, almost 40 years later, I continue to deliver the same standard of service in the equine industry of the Okanagan. I specialize in coaching beginner to intermediate riders of all ages in Western and English disciplines. As a therapeutic instructor I also understand challenges riders face such as fear and anxiety. Starting green horses, driving, judging 4H, and general coaching has given me the privilege of meeting many great people throughout the Central Okanagan

My favourite moment from the clinic!
09/01/2025

My favourite moment from the clinic!

Another fantastic clinic at Fish Trap Creek! Thank you to our hosts Butch and Connie Falk!
09/01/2025

Another fantastic clinic at Fish Trap Creek! Thank you to our hosts Butch and Connie Falk!

We are very excited to share that we have purchased our own property and El Centro is moving to Ellison - El Centro Ranc...
08/29/2025

We are very excited to share that we have purchased our own property and El Centro is moving to Ellison - El Centro Ranch! Nestled above the Kelowna airport the property offers beautiful views, serenity and 10.5 acres of useable space. Plans are in place to develop, expand and upgrade the property to better accommodate our training, coaching, clinic and therapeutic programs. We will also be providing limited pasture board with access to trails - contact us for details. Our assistant coach will continue to offer therapeutic lessons at the beautiful Mission Creek Ranch to give our therapeutic riding students a choice of location that suits them best. We want to thank D and L Equine for sharing their facility with us over the last 12 years! Lessons and training will begin at El Centro Ranch on Monday, October 6th.

A few from this week... How can a week fly by so fast!?
08/16/2025

A few from this week... How can a week fly by so fast!?

A few from a full week
08/10/2025

A few from a full week

08/09/2025

Sometimes, this little guy just makes me smile!

08/09/2025

I'm often asked how to ride a horse with a flag. Here, I'm helping this young c**t yield his shoulder by using the flag to reinforce my leg aid.

A few from this week
08/02/2025

A few from this week

Awesome clinics at Courier Equine Park, Ardrossan, AB! Had a great time teaching back to back clinics with Chip. Thank...
07/29/2025

Awesome clinics at Courier Equine Park, Ardrossan, AB! Had a great time teaching back to back clinics with Chip. Thank you to the volunteers - you guys rocked, the participants - your willingness to try was encouraging, and to Bob and Hedi Klassen for hosting and sharing your beautiful property with us all.

It's a beautiful evening here in beautiful Alberta at Courier Equine Park, Ardrossan, AB. Just kicked off day one of Cl...
07/26/2025

It's a beautiful evening here in beautiful Alberta at Courier Equine Park, Ardrossan, AB. Just kicked off day one of Clinic 2. Chip and I enjoy a few quiet moments. Lots of great photos to come!

In the words of Paul Brandt... "I'm Alberta Bound"! I had forgotten how straight and flat the prairie highways are. Fee...
07/21/2025

In the words of Paul Brandt... "I'm Alberta Bound"! I had forgotten how straight and flat the prairie highways are. Feels like I've been driving this way for 11 hours!

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