Stelkia Ranch

10/26/2024

So it's been almost 5 months since the June 2024 sale. We are wishing to reach out to the owners of the sale horses from any of the previous years for progress updates. We strive to keep our horses in touch as we all care about each one of them some more than others so please share with us any update big or small. Thank you again and keep up the hard work big or small. Pic for attention. (Boss with his owner running the last race for this year's local Barrel event at desert park in Osoyoos. Boss is a 7yr old Dunskin O.I.B wildie. He races with her 9yr old daughter as well. Chases cows in the offseason and is a trail horse at Indian Grove Riding Stables for customers also. He was started at 2yrs and was an intact stud riding until 4yrs. Now a gelding.)

10/26/2024

Hi guys so the boss (aaron) has decided we are not gonna host a sale for outsiders this fall we just don't have the time to be able to set that up.

10/22/2024

09/21/2024

Firefly and Ghost spending some time hanging out getting brushed and people time.
They are both still reactive horses who need lots of desensitizing still. But are good to catch when you have their attention. Still working on hard tying as always. Something to keep in mind when working with young wild horses they have a big flight instinct to pressure and unless they understand what you are asking of them, they will always test their limits. It is our job to educate them safely for us and them, but also be firm to correct issues. They are smart horses who figure out ideas 💡 😉. Not always good ideas. We have lots of prospects over the off season for now we won't list any until we know what we are going to offer for next spring sale 2025. For now we still have these two and Black Jack who are available to be viewed in person. No riding unfortunately as our riders are in their break period and training will resume within the weeks to come.

09/09/2024

Bittersweet moments. Leaf off to his home back where he's originally from O.K.I.B vernon. He stayed with us for the summer since the june 2024 Sale to gain some more miles before they wanted him home. We used him as a guide horse at Indian Grove Riding Stables with a bunch of different guides riding him. He was a Rockstar. He went to Canada Day parade in osoyoos, and has participated in our local Barrel Series in Osoyoos. We are all going to miss him terribly. A few tears for him of joy and great times this summer as he is off to his new life with his future ahead.

09/07/2024

Black jack still knows how to tie. Ha hah just checkin.
Always good to practice these skills.
We always have to show new handlers how we do certain things because wildies become accustomed to certain habits with certain handlers. New things definitely make each horse show their flighty nature until they learn to relax in newer situations. It takes time to bond with them so they can trust you as much as you trust them.
The small things make the big things easier to cope with. They learn to love the handling and getting rewards for their accomplishments.

09/03/2024

Hey folks it has been awhile, but we're going to be starting a new batch of wildies this fall and winter into the spring. Some we have still, just keeping them going.
The boss has mentioned he may host an auction this fall date is yet to be determined.
It will be open for outsiders to sell any horses also. Tack is also something he wanted to host also. We have had some thoughts on other livestock also. Please give us feedback or spread the word to help get more reach.
Please note.
Picture for attention. This is one of our local wildies from osoyoos indian reservation. His name is Boss and is 7yrs old. He is a staff members horse who works as a trail horse at Indian Grove Riding Stables. He also does local gymkana with her 9 year old daughter. Our wildies are versatile and so much fun.

08/12/2024

We hope everyone who sold in this year's Sale is doing well with their new homes. Please feel free to share updates with us. We love them all and wish them all the success. But as we all know horses can be a handful at times even the good ones. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have questions or issues arrising with wildies behavior. We strive to keep all our horses in the right direction. Hope everyone is enjoying the Summer ☀️. We will be updating our training services and new prospects into the fall. Keep following us.

07/11/2024

Just keeping yall in the loop. We still have Equinox and Black Jack for more training. They are doing great and love baths on a hot day 😍. The girls have a great time with these two.

Leaf is still here too, guiding trail rides and going to our local barrel racing event.

07/06/2024

This lil horse doesn't cease to amaze us. Leaf has now experienced his first parade and did fantastic. Nothing phased him.

07/01/2024

Leaf getting some more training by our staff.
He has been to our local barrel racing event at Desert Park in osoyoos. He is a joy to ride congrats to his owner. He is a pleasure to still have around we are loving this boy while he is still with us.

06/19/2024

Thank you all for a fantastic show of support!! Our sale would not have been a success without you!

06/16/2024

Congratulations to all our successful bidders turned buyers!!
We wish you an amazing future with your new Stelkia Ranch horses. If you have any questions, or need help with anything, please don't hesitate to reach out! We are committed to seeing our horses thrive after they leave us.
And please keep in touch as we love to hear about where our horses go from here!

06/15/2024

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06/15/2024

For those of you wanting to join us in person tomorrow... We've got lots of fun planned for the whole family. Come spend the day and help us build a community around a shared love of wild horses!! https://maps.app.goo.gl/5QppGWqEhKQcTr48A

06/15/2024

The sale pen is set up, and all the horses are now onsite for tomorrow's sale!!

We look forward to seeing you all there, either in person or joining us on zoom.

06/14/2024

🥁🥁🥁Order of Sale🥁🥁🥁
The big day is tomorrow, make sure you check this list so you know approximately when horses will go through the ring to sell.

We will start the auction with a tack sale, followed by the horses.

06/14/2024

Check out another Wildie Success story that credits Aaron Stelkia and his training services. Fireball was from the Penticton reserve (came in with Jughead) and is now out on the trails with his young rider. All winning bidders are encouraged to chat with Aaron about their horsemanship skills and goals with their new partner so Stelkia Ranch can fill any gaps for success!

Fireball Fireball was purchased with Jughead from the Penticton Indian Reserve. He come to Stelkia Ranch for training when his owner was getting ready to put the her first rides on him and again later so he could get some miles under his belt. Fireball is now at home in Salmon Arm enjoying life as k...