Congratulations to the BCTRA 2023 Para-Equestrian Video Competition Winners!

August 4, 2023 – Para-equestrians from across the province participated in BC Therapeutic Riding Association’s third annual video competition and now the provincial organization is ready to reveal the results.

BCTRA welcomed 62 video entries from riding centers across BC – Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association (VTRA), Manestream Equestrian, and Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association (KTRA). The competition allowed riders of all levels and abilities, to compete in the comfort of their own home arena or therapeutic riding center with the horses they have come to know and trust. Riders worked with their coaches to record themselves performing a specific pattern for each class and a team of volunteer judges evaluated each rider.

“We would like to thank all our member centers, riders, and judges for making this a wonderful experience for all. BCTRA is so pleased to be able to offer this inclusive opportunity for all para-equestrian riders and participants. We look forward to seeing you all again next year” says Sharolyn Wandzura, BCTRA President.

The Placing Results for 2023 (1st – 6th place) are listed below:

EQUITATION/ HORSEMANSHIP

Class EH3 | riders with a leader & 1 side walker at a walk

1^st – Jane Mcrae, VTRA

Class EH4A | riders with a leader – W ALK Division

1st  – Tyler Rice, VTRA

Class EH4B | riders with a leader (not attached) – WALK Division

1st – Jan Mahoney, VTRA

2nd – Micheal Gaul, VTRA

3rd – Sara Hansen, VTRA

4th  – Pippa Blake, VTRA

5th – Emma Courville, VTRA

6th –  Isla Mason, VTRA

Class EH5T | independent riders – TROT Division

1st  – Carolyn Yakel, VTRA

2nd – Faith Kosolofski, KTRA

3rd  – Julia Southgate, VTRA

4th  – Jessica Eait-Games, VTRA

5th  – Noemi Menard, VTRA

6th  – Jill Cook, VTRA

Class EH5C  | independent riders – CANTER Division

1st  – Sedona Wright, VTRA

OBSTACLE

Class 02 | Obstacle Course open to riders with a leader & two side walkers. Riders may or may not use reins.

1st – Alex Dhillion-Shiuji, VTRA

Class 03 | Obstacle Course for riders with a leader & 1 side walker

1st – Nate Twaddle, VTRA

2nd – Bella Agius-Mantello, VTRA

3rd – Carter Hall, VTRA

4th – Ben Lohner, VTRA

5^th – Nathan Hall, VTRA

Class O4 | Obstacle Course for riders with a leader.

1st – Chelsea Henry, VTRA

2nd – Katherine De Guzman, VTRA

3rd – Asher Bibb, VTRA

4th – Sean Cosgrave, VTRA

5th – Autum Thompson, VTRA

6th – Lysander Taylor, VTRA

Class O5 | Obstacle Course for riders with a leader (unclipped).

1st – Emilia Ponchet, VTRA

2nd – Elias Allen, VTRA

3rd – Leaf Oldwood, VTRA

4th – Avril Juzwishin, VTRA

5th – Erik Larsen, VTRA

6th – Elise Taylor, VTRA

Class O6 | Obstacle Course for independent riders

1st – Leila Corntassel, Manestream

2nd – Adian Dalzell, VTRA

POLE BENDING

Class PB2 | Timed Pole Bending pattern open to riders with a leader and two side walkers. This class is performed at a walk. Riders may or may not use reins.

1st – Owen Tschurtschenthaler, KTRA

Class PB4 | Timed Pole Bending pattern for riders with a leader – walk only

1st – Elise Caputo, KTRA

2nd- Emily Rouleau, KTRA

3rd – Madison Vandyke, KTRA

4th – Carter Whalen, KTRA

5th – Rohan (Gino) Caputo, KTRA

6th – Nia Wycherley, KTRA

Class PB5 | Timed Pole Bending Pattern for riders with a leader – trot/jog only

1st – Colbie-Lynn Seitz, KTRA

BARREL RACING

Class BM1 | Timed Barrel Racing pattern open to un-mounted participants.

1st – Owen Tschurtschenthaler, KTRA

Class BM4 | Timed Barrel Racing pattern for riders with a leader – walk only

1st – Lindi Whitehead, KTRA

2nd – Kevin John, KTRA

3rd – Erica Renwick , KTRA

4th – Ashley Mangan, KTRA

5th – Gina Franks, KTRA

6th – Alana Murray, KTRA

Class BM5 | Timed Barrel Racing Pattern for riders with a leader – walk, trot/jog

1st – Leah Morris, KTRA

2nd – Leah Nikolaisen, KTRA

3rd – Anna Slater, KTRA

Class BM9 | Timed Barrel Racing pattern for independent riders – walk, trot/jog

1st – Trevor McGowan, KTRA

2nd – Riley Brost, KTRA