About Us
Located just 15 minutes from downtown Kamloops, Erin Valley Riding Stables has a short commute but a long history! Originally operating on Erin Valley Road, Henry and Maxine Mills moved from Utah to follow their dreams of owning a ranch in Canada. After a few years at Erin Valley they decided to buy bare land and build their dreams from scratch, they then moved the business to its current location on Barnhartvale Road. We couldn't risk loosing our amazing customers or credibility so we kept the name Erin Valley Riding Stables. Here Henry and Maxine designed every building as it stands with its current purpose in mind. Backed by crowned land they knew we would never run out of trails and would be surrounded by breathtaking views.
While Henry and Maxine were fulfilling their dreams of trail rides, cattle drives, parades and lessons, their son Doug Mills was focusing on his dream of training horses. Doug travelled all over the world establishing his well known method "Training Thru Trust". His main goal was to create a step-by-step program to teach even the beginner riders to train the toughest horses. Doug's program is based on clear communication and horse phycology. If we are going to ask these horses to do what we want, the least we can do is learn to speak horse! We are so grateful for this program as it is the base of our horses training as well as the curriculum for our lesson programs and horsemanship camps.
All because Henry and Maxine had a big dream and an even bigger work ethic, this business is now being ran by a 4th generation Mills family member with the 5th generation coming close behind! The Mills Family is firm believers in the magic that comes with being around horses and a western lifestyle, we truly believe this ranch is good for your soul. Our mission today is to teach people to understand, communicate and have fun with the horses. We want every person that drives through the gate to feel at home. Whether you have never seen a horse or have been riding for years we have something for you.
While Henry and Maxine were fulfilling their dreams of trail rides, cattle drives, parades and lessons, their son Doug Mills was focusing on his dream of training horses. Doug travelled all over the world establishing his well known method "Training Thru Trust". His main goal was to create a step-by-step program to teach even the beginner riders to train the toughest horses. Doug's program is based on clear communication and horse phycology. If we are going to ask these horses to do what we want, the least we can do is learn to speak horse! We are so grateful for this program as it is the base of our horses training as well as the curriculum for our lesson programs and horsemanship camps.
All because Henry and Maxine had a big dream and an even bigger work ethic, this business is now being ran by a 4th generation Mills family member with the 5th generation coming close behind! The Mills Family is firm believers in the magic that comes with being around horses and a western lifestyle, we truly believe this ranch is good for your soul. Our mission today is to teach people to understand, communicate and have fun with the horses. We want every person that drives through the gate to feel at home. Whether you have never seen a horse or have been riding for years we have something for you.
Location
8825 Barnhartvale Rd, Kamloops, BC V2C 6W1
*15 minutes from downtown Kamloops
*East on HWY 1
*9 km up Barnhartvale Rd on the right, across from Eaglepoint Golf Course
Contact Us
250-573-5442
erinvalleystables@gmail.com
erinvalleystables@gmail.com