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

A few from a full week
11/16/2025

A few from a full week

A few from this week. It's the little things that make me happy... Soon to have power in the tack cabin, new barn light...
11/08/2025

A few from this week. It's the little things that make me happy... Soon to have power in the tack cabin, new barn lights, good November round pen footing, new fireplace, c**ts getting more educated, initial site prep for the Spanmaster building and smiles!

How can time fly so fast?!? A few from this week.
11/02/2025

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

10/30/2025

A huge thank you to Shannon Hyde and his crew from SISU Tree Care for helping us take care of our property with their knowledge and expertise!

A few from another full week!
10/25/2025

A few from another full week!

And with that, the 2025 Clinic Season is a wrap! Thanks to the Kelowna Riding Club, Susanne Raye, 7 c**t starters, 4 ho...
10/20/2025

And with that, the 2025 Clinic Season is a wrap! Thanks to the Kelowna Riding Club, Susanne Raye, 7 c**t starters, 4 horsemanship riders and my team: Judy Murray - for keeping everything running smoothly, and Matt Kitchen - for assisting with expertise in the round pen. We had sun, wind, rain, thunder and lightning. Way to go all for sticking it through!

A few from another full week
10/18/2025

A few from another full week

Today marks one week since we took possession of our little ranch! There have been moments of both immense joy and imme...
10/10/2025

Today marks one week since we took possession of our little ranch! There have been moments of both immense joy and immense frustration. But, in our hearts we have a huge sense of being home! We can't express our gratitude enough for all the support from our family, friends, clients and new neighbours. Thank-you! Many of you have asked how the move is going so here's... A few from this week!

A few from this week
10/05/2025

A few from this week

Huge thanks to Shannon and the crew from ! They are hardworking, skilled and squeezed us in at the last minute! (Havi...
09/28/2025

Huge thanks to Shannon and the crew from ! They are hardworking, skilled and squeezed us in at the last minute! (Having them up to the ranch next week too)!

Always pleased to support 4H in our province. Thank-you BC AG Expo, Dani Harkies, volunteers, parents and competitors f...
09/22/2025

Always pleased to support 4H in our province. Thank-you BC AG Expo, Dani Harkies, volunteers, parents and competitors for having me back! (A few of these beautiful photos were captured by Seven D Media).

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