About Us

Welcome to Ride On Enterprises - owned and operated by Brandy Saunders, Certified Equine Canada Level 1 English Competition Coach. I hold my NCCP 1 (National Coaching Certification), and I successfully completed the NCCP "Making Ethical Decisions" paper; I have a current First Aid certificate and I am insured. My certification requires that I continue my own equine related education, skills and knowledge by regularly attending clinics, conferences and workshops and I am required to have regular criminal record checks, as are all NCCP coaches.

I am currently on the board of directors for Horse Trials BC and sit on the Young Riders, education and bursary committees. I am also a HCBC certified Hunter/Jumper Course Designer.

"Ride On Enterprises" is run from our farm "Crescent Valley Stables" located in Krestova, between Nelson & Castlegar. Liz Saunders (my Mom) manages and maintains the stables, while I offer the following services:

• Instruction (beginners to advanced, young to old)
• Coaching (Team "Ride On" competes throughout the Province & into the USA)
• English Rider Program (preparation & testing)
• Mentoring (for those working towards their instructor/coach EC certification)
• Summer Day Camps for children
• Summer Camps & Clinics for intermediate riders
• Training
• Crescent Valley Stables (boarding/breeding/horse sales)

At Crescent Valley Stables we are very lucky to have several amazing lesson horses for those of you looking to learn but do not have your own perfect pony….. yet!

I teach with an emphasis on safety, good horsemanship and fun through positive, interactive learning approaches. I offer English riding lessons for all ages and stages and Western for beginners. I believe in establishing good basic skills which will stay with riders for ever. I specialize in competitive 3 day event training which includes the disciplines of dressage, jumping and cross country. I also breed and buy young horses which I then train in one or all of the three disciplines. I also have a large contingent of adult riders who don’t compete but love horses and are intent on improving their riding skills.

Growing up, my love of horses led me to Pony Club, 3 day eventing, jumping competitions, and now to being a full time coach. I have been in business in the Kootenays for 12 years now and couldn’t imagine myself anywhere else.