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

Congratulations to the Stewart family on their purchase of KCR Lite Bonanza, "Happy"!
09/07/2026

Congratulations to the Stewart family on their purchase of KCR Lite Bonanza, "Happy"!

We are very excited to introduce our new working student, Sylvie Riecken. Sylvie is from Victoria, BC and comes to us f...
09/05/2026

We are very excited to introduce our new working student, Sylvie Riecken. Sylvie is from Victoria, BC and comes to us from the Rocking Heart Ranch in Waterton Park, AB where she has just completed a 6 month internship.

We were immediately drawn to Sylvie's enthusiasm to develop her horsemanship skills and desire for community with like-minded folks. She has studied an introduction to psychology at the University of Victoria and plans to resume post secondary education in the future.

Sylvie and her mare will arrive at the ranch at the end of September. She will be involved in assisting with lessons and training, horse care and the day to day running of our facility.

Welcome to team El Centro, Sylvie!

Thank-you to Candace Stark of the Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Program and Shawna Turner of Turn Heer Equestrian for inv...
08/31/2026

Thank-you to Candace Stark of the Hoofbeats Therapeutic Riding Program and Shawna Turner of Turn Heer Equestrian for inviting me to judge their first-ever Dressage show. Also a special thank you to the volunteers, participants and especially the handful of Para Riders.

08/29/2026

There were just so many great "first time" moments this week!

A few from this week
08/29/2026

A few from this week

08/29/2026

With all the fires around us lately, I have focused on making sure everyone can get into the trailer. Super proud of our yearlings.... Day 1 of trailer education. No baggage, no reason to fear.

08/29/2026

I am very proud of the try this mare has shown. She has come so far!

A few from a busy week
08/22/2026

A few from a busy week

Over the last few days, there has been a lot of devastation and loss in our area, which brings anxiety, fear, and emotio...
08/09/2026

Over the last few days, there has been a lot of devastation and loss in our area, which brings anxiety, fear, and emotion. I want to share the privilege we had of hosting an exceptional group of young adults from Access Resources. Their laughter, excitement, and willingness to try new things brought us so much joy.

Clinic two is a wrap! Thank-you everyone at Courier Equine Park, Ardrossan, AB for a great week. You stuck with it thr...
07/28/2026

Clinic two is a wrap! Thank-you everyone at Courier Equine Park, Ardrossan, AB for a great week. You stuck with it through wind, rain, hail, floods, heat and mosquitoes!

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