Photo courtesy of the Rusty Spur

By Liam Verster

New Business Venture

Rusty Spur acquires Breiteland Holdings in downtown Vernon

May 16, 2025 | 2:00 PM

A locally owned business that specializes in farm feed, farm and veterinary supplies, and equine products, is expanding with a new venture.

The Rusty Spur, building on its locations in Lumby and Enderby, has purchased Briteland Holdings, the town and country store located at 3208 28 St in downtown Vernon.

“We are very excited to bring what people love about Rusty Spur and also what people love about Briteland together to serve farms of all sizes, and pets and animals of all types throughout the North Okanagan,” Stuart Anderson, co-owner with his wife, Andrea Mann, said.

“We can’t wait to get started.”

The store, which opened in 1984, will carry “pocketbook-friendly pet food and pet products,” with the business saying 95 per cent of its stock will be Canadian products.

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“We care a lot about sharing our knowledge to help people find just what they need,” Anderson said.

“Whether it’s for the family dog, laying hens or other farm animals, a fence, or bespoke supplements we’ve been the place to go in the communities we serve—Briteland has always been that kind of place too.”

A grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting will be held a future, yet to be determined date.