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BC Summer Games – Congratulations to the Para Dressage Equestrian Team!
On June 7th the members of the Para-Equestrian qualifying team for the BC Summer Games in Cowichan were announced and we are excited to share their names with you. All the riders are from Vancouver Island and under the leadership of coach Stella French. They are:
Kelsey Highsted from Sidney riding Captain Morgan
Tyler Woolley from Brentwood Bay riding Island Queen
Jamie Copeland from North Saanich riding Heidi
Zachary Lahay from Victoria riding Princess Leena
Amanda List from Victoria on Island Queen
BCTRA extends our congratulations to all these riders for their hard work, dedication and commitment. Good luck to all and let the games begin 😊
For more information on all participants visit the HCBC website here:
For information on the BC Summer Games please click here.

Amanda List on “Island Queen”
Stella French Head Coach
Back Row: Jamie Copeland, Tyler Woolley
Sitting: Judge Sheryl Williams, Scribe Jenny Wick
Zachary LaHay on Princess Leena
Kim Scott, Assistant Coach (and National Para Athlete)
Not pictured are: Kelsey Highstead and her mount Captain Zipper‎ and Jamie Copeland’s mount, Heidi.
The judge at the Games will be Alistair Buchanan.
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