Vernon District Riding Club

09/28/2025

The list is LONG! We are so grateful for everyone’s hard work!

Our fearless leader Sandra Marbry!

Course set and take down
Hayden Marbry
Angie Wolford
Nell Elders
Sara Vu
Carla Rayner
Calle Mirkowski
Mia Sammartino
Nikki Guidi
Pam Bowers
Norah Beck
Terry Leggat
Cathy
Emma McGinty

Course designer
Karin Johnson

Whip
Janis Netzel

Announcer
Terry Leggat

Overall Grounds organization
Calle Mirkowski

Jump fill
Terry Leggat
Nikki Guidi
Katy Halvorson
Allison Covert
Emma McGinty

Sponsors
1) Terry and Peter Leggat: Fox Springs Farm $1000
2) Leah Larsen: Eldorado Ranch $850
3) Amanda Brooks (and her mom) $200

Paid professionals and very appreciated:
Judge
Bill Ulmer and Susan Lund
Secretary
Jan Miller
Concession
Linda Edwards

09/27/2025

VDRC is grateful for the lovely rock signs that were provided by Boulder Designs by The Rock Sign Guy. Check out their other projects and see the wide variety of sizes and styles. Get Jase to come by and give you a quote!

09/26/2025

VDRC NEEDS YOU! It takes a village to run the club and many hands make light work. It’s also crucial to have different perspectives and skills on our board. Please consider joining the board and being part of the work to enhance the club and our equestrian community.

09/24/2025

🌟 Annual Awards Nominations Are OPEN!

It’s that time of year! Let’s come together as a community to celebrate the incredible people who make our riding club so special!

Do you know a member who’s shown outstanding achievement, unwavering determination, or resilience through tough times? Someone who lifts others up, shows up rain or shine, or goes the extra mile behind the scenes?

Now’s your chance to shine a spotlight on them! 🌟

Nominate your fellow riders today – whether it’s for a big win, quiet dedication, or simply inspiring others through hard work and heart.

📅 Deadline: October 15
🗒️ Note: Awards are only open to VDRC Members

Let’s honour the spirit, strength, and support that make our club more than just a group of individual riders — we’re all part of a broader equestrian community. 💙

09/22/2025

📣 Calling All Members! 🐎
Your voice matters! Join us at our Annual General Meeting 🗓️ to help shape the future of our facility.

Why attend?
✅ Stay informed
✅ Vote on key decisions
✅ Support the horses & programs you love
✅ Connect and socialize with other members
Let’s keep growing—together!

09/20/2025

Hey Dressage friends! Don’t forget to submit your scores to these hardworking gals that have put this great opportunity together!

We’re working on the final standings for the Okanagan Dressage Cup and we are so close to wrapping it up!! Stay tuned for the announcement of the division winners and stay tuned to find out who won the friendly Battle of the Clubs between the Kelowna Riding Club and the Vernon District Riding Club…
Date and location of the awards ceremonies will be announced asap!!!

09/13/2025

Today’s the day! It is going to be a beautiful day at the club and we are looking forward to a wonderful event!

09/13/2025

Many thanks to Nancy and Amanda. Their support of Derby Dayz helps make this event so special and successful!

09/12/2025

Leah Larsen from Eldorado Ranch has graciously sponsored the VDRC Derby Dayz this year. Leah also sponsored the mini medal at the summer show for many years. We are grateful for the generosity and long history of supporting the club!

09/12/2025

We are so grateful to Terry and Peter for their continued support and generosity. Fox Springs Farm also sponsors the Derby at the VDRC Summer show, and we are so happy to have them as sponsors for Derby Dayz!

09/11/2025

*REMINDER*

Aberdeen Road is CLOSED at Highway 6..

Access VDRC by taking Kalamalka Lake Road to Aberdeen Road.

09/10/2025

📢Just a few more helping hands for needed for Hunter Derby Dayz!

Show us your muscles 💪🏻 Friday morning at 9 am to help set up the course, or Sunday morning at 11 am to help us take down! 😎

We'd love to hear from you, EVERY hour and EVERY helping hands makes a BIG difference!

🫶WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS!! 🫶