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

Had a great time with the folks at the Kettle River Horse Club clinic. Thank you to the board, volunteers, and particip...
05/19/2026

Had a great time with the folks at the Kettle River Horse Club clinic. Thank you to the board, volunteers, and participants! Beautiful place to spend a weekend.

A few from this week
05/15/2026

A few from this week

I think the hardest part about having animals is letting go when it's time to say goodbye. This week it was our time to...
05/09/2026

I think the hardest part about having animals is letting go when it's time to say goodbye. This week it was our time to say goodbye to Doc Stanley, our Chip. Many of you had come to know and love Chip as he helped me teach at clinics, start colts, and compete most notably in Mountain Trail. Due to rapid kidney failure we made the very tough call to lay him to rest on Friday, May 8th. Words cannot express how much we will miss him. We'd like to thank our medical team and Dr. Looper in particular for his professionalism, care and kindness. Friends, life is precious. Cherish time with your loved ones, horses and dogs.

Our first C**t Starting / Horsemanship Clinic here at home at El Centro Ranch... what a ride! So many great moments wit...
05/04/2026

Our first C**t Starting / Horsemanship Clinic here at home at El Centro Ranch... what a ride! So many great moments with these horse and rider teams. Thanks everyone for coming out.

A few from a busy week
04/25/2026

A few from a busy week

Coming up quickly! C**t starting class is full. Just one spot left in the Horsemanship. Let us know if you want it.
04/07/2026

Coming up quickly! C**t starting class is full. Just one spot left in the Horsemanship. Let us know if you want it.

A few from a full week!
03/28/2026

A few from a full week!

A few from a full week
03/22/2026

A few from a full week

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