Andrea Strain

Andrea Strain began horseback riding when she was 6 years old. She has competed all across North America, from Indio, California (Palm Springs); to South Hampton, New York (including Madison Square Gardens); to Toronto, Ontario; and back to her hometown of Langley, BC at Thunderbird Showpark.

Andrea graduated from Simon Fraser University in 2005 with a major in Psychology, a minor in Kinesiology, and a certificate in Health and Fitness.  This gives her a very strong background into the physical, mental and emotional fitness needed to excel in horseback riding.

Andrea Strain is sponsored by both SciencePure Nutraceuticals Inc. based out of Abbotsford, BC and Team Molson, and is very thankful for their support. She shows her dedication to her horses' health by supplementing them all with SciencePure's products on a daily basis. Starting in 2004 Andrea has been representing both Sciencepure and Team Molson in all of her major events.

Villa Training

Andrea created Villa Training around her experience and love of show jumping. One of the main focus of Villa Training Stables is training young horses for competition and sales.  Andrea trains a large range of horses from young up and coming horses, to renowned Grand Prix horses. She also dedicates a large portion of her time to training riders dedicated to the sport of equestrian riding and want to learn proper horse care.

Resume

-Began riding at Age 6.

-Winner of Sunlife Cup (1993): Andrea's first major win at age 15 (Spruce Meadows)

-World Champion Junior Hunter Rider for the Northwest Division (1995)

-3rd in the AHSA Metal Finals in Pennsylvania (1996)

-Competed twice in the North American Young Riders Championships (Under 21)

-10th in 1997 and won the sportsmanship award

-7th in 1999

-Andrea turned Pro in 2003

-2nd in Atco Grand Prix at Northlands in Edmonton (2004)

-Winner of the National Bank Financial Western Cup at Northlands in Edmonton (2004)

-Andrea still competes yearly in National North American Events including Spruce Meadows and the Masters Tournaments.