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Vaulting Camps Summer 2026
We are hosting 2 new Vaulting Camps this summer at our Sunset Acres facility in Penticton BC. Open to youth ages 8-14. We'll also host a camp at the Riverside Retreat in Grand Forks BC if there's enough interest.
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6 hours ago1 min read


Doug Mills
This year, I made a huge investment in my continuing education and joined Doug Mills Training Thru Trust Trainers Group. We were his...
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Jun 25, 20241 min read


Creativity & Horse Training
My biggest break-throughs in my horse training journey began after I realized that horse training is an artform. I had to stop trying to...
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Nov 8, 20231 min read


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May 29, 20230 min read
Working Student Position:
I am looking for 2 working students for the 2023 season. In exchange for your time helping me with horse chores and facility maintenance,...
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Feb 17, 20232 min read
How to slow your horse down without pulling the reins:
How To Slow a Speedy Horse Down? My coach used to tell me this little saying..."How to make a race horse? Pull back with two reins!"...
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Jan 18, 20234 min read
What does Vendela Villanueva Performance Horsemanship offer?
I am an Equestrian Canada Licensed Coach which means I have achieved a high level of training and have proven ability with horses. I...
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Oct 17, 20225 min read


Farm Stays available at the Kettle River Retreat
Starting this summer of 2022, we will be offering our cabin for retreat rentals. $150 night, plus booking and cleaning fee through Air B...
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Mar 27, 20221 min read


Vaulting Fun
The last couple years we've added vaulting to our programming. Vaulting combines the athleticism of acrobatics and dance with...
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Mar 27, 20221 min read


We bought the farm!
Check out this video of our amazing new facility. My husband I have have purchased my family farm. We have big plans and are very excited...
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Jan 21, 20201 min read


Busy year full of horse activities!
What a great year 2019 has been so far! It has been jam packed full of horse activities and many other activities too! My family is...
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Jul 16, 20196 min read


Horse 4-H
This year, Jody McPherson and myself have taken on the role of horse project leaders with our local 4-H club. Our club's team leaders are...
Vendela Villanueva Performance Horsemanship
May 24, 20191 min read
Good Habits For A Great Practice Ride
Great Habits For a Good Practice Ride: 1. Practice shouldn't always look perfect. If it does, you may need to spend more time practicing...
Vendela Villanueva Performance Horsemanship
Jan 14, 20181 min read


Rene Phillips Clinic
I organized a riding clinic this fall with Rene Phillips of Phillips Performance Horses. We are lucky that she has moved back to our...
Vendela Villanueva Performance Horsemanship
Jan 14, 20181 min read


Did you know you can use the Equine Canada Western Rider levels 1-4 for high school credits?
In June, I attended a coach's update course where I learned how to administer the Equine Canada Western Rider tests 1-4. High school...
Vendela
Sep 20, 20172 min read


Youth Horsemanship Clinic
Myself, Maralynn Rehbein, Jessie & Rebecca Horkoff and Gary Vann put a Youth Horsemanship Clinic held at the Boundary Horse Association...
Vendela Villanueva Performance Horsemanship
Sep 20, 20171 min read
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