Explore Desert on HorsebackSun Hills Riding Centre

Embark on a unique adventure and Explore Desert on Horseback with Sun Hills Riding Centre. Specializing in small group excursions of 1-7 people, Sun Hills Riding Centre offers an intimate and personalized trail riding experience.

Located in Osoyoos, BC, Sun Hills Riding Centre prioritizes the safety and welfare of their horses, many of which are rescues. These horses, once neglected or mishandled, have found a new lease on life through compassionate care and training. The centre is dedicated to maintaining their health and happiness, ensuring they are free from steel shoes and bits, opting instead for rubber hoof boots and bitless bridles to promote pain-free riding.

Sun Hills Riding Centre offers guided trail rides through the stunning desert landscape, providing breathtaking views and an unforgettable experience. Reservations are required as only the needed horses are saddled up for each booking.

• Gold Mine Trail Ride: This 1.5-hour ride takes you closer to the USA border, past an abandoned gold mine, and offers fabulous lake and valley views.
• Meadow Trail Ride: A 1-hour ride that meanders up into the hills, offering amazing views of the lake and valley.
• The High Trail: This 2-hour ride takes you higher into the hills, where the only sounds are birds, bugs, and hoof beats. The spectacular views of the lake and valley are endless, with the chance to "stick your hand in 'Merica!"

Sun Hills Riding Centre's horses are kept barefoot and fitted with rubber boots, ensuring their comfort and longevity. The horses are ridden with hackamores, promoting pain-free and willing participation. The centre emphasizes kindness in training and handling, creating healthier and more trustworthy horses. By offering small group rides, Sun Hills Riding Centre ensures a personal experience, allowing riders to connect with their horses and the stunning natural surroundings.