By Jocelyn Plasman, Marketing and Communications

2025 BC 55+ GAMES – THANK YOU!

The 55+ Games were held September 9–13, 2025 at Beban Park in Nanaimo, featuring exciting equestrian disciplines including Working Equitation, Dressage, Western Dressage, and Working Hunter.

Thursday’s winners in Western Dressage Training were Carole Walton, Gold (centre); Tamara Mercer, Silver (left); and Heather Wade, Bronze (right). Photo: 55+ BC Games Photographer

A huge thank you goes out to all participants, volunteers, and spectators who made this year’s Games such a success. Special recognition goes to the Nanaimo Equestrian Association and the many volunteers who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, with particular thanks to Jacqueline Pieters (Sport Chair & President of NEA), Sandy Mohr (Sheriff), Rick Kowalzik (tractor support), and April LeNeveu. 

We extend our appreciation to the judges Doreen Horsey, Melanie Houston, Danalynn Rooks, and Peter Holmes, as well as the dedicated Discipline Chairs Jane Stone, Glynis Boggs O’Shea, and Monique Fraser. Thank you also to Natasha James for stepping in wherever needed, and to Rob Bau and Arbutus Meadows for the generous use of their jumps.

55+ BC Games heads to Kamloops in 2026 

The happy group of Wednesday Working Equitation and Dressage Winners. Photo: 55+ BC Games Photographer

2026 MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE NOW

Support the horse industry in BC by renewing your Horse Council BC (HCBC) membership. As the provincial organization for equestrian sport and recreation, HCBC represents the interests of the equine industry across all sectors throughout British Columbia. Your membership helps strengthen and connect the BC horse community and ensures continued advocacy for the right to ride, horse welfare, education, and the preservation of trails.

Membership also comes with valuable benefits, including automatic liability insurance, additional optional insurance available for purchase, access to educational resources, and exclusive member discounts. By renewing, you are supporting the programs and initiatives that keep equestrian sport and recreation thriving in our province.

• 2026 Membership Rates
• 2026 Adult Membership $69.00 + tax
• 2026 Youth Associate $49.00 + tax
• 2026 Family Enrollment $159.00 + tax
• Additional Family Youth $19.00 + tax

Family membership: Minimum/maximum three people defined as parent(s) or legal guardian(s) and their minor children residing at the same address. Maximum two adults per family. Each member will receive their own number and card.

Join or renew online.

Main Photo: Wednesday’s winners in Working Equitation Intermediate Dressage were Teg Harper, Gold (centre); Denise Kinvig, Silver (left); and Vicky Harder, Bronze (right). Photo: 55+ BC Games Photographer