Founded in 2003, the CWHBA young breeders team was the first non European organization to participate in the International Young Breeders Competition (IYBC). The CWHBA young Breeders Program encourages youth to connect and gain knowledge on the breeding industry, while providing guidance and support to ensure they are prepared to have a positive impact on the equine community as a whole. The main activities of our program include but are not limited to; training and information sessions, encouraging participants to volunteer at CW events across the country, national competition, and participation by selected team members at the world championship competition representing the CWHBA Studbook.
MEET OUR COACHES for 2025/26
Lisa Longtin – SK
Lisa has been involved with the CWHBA since 1997. She is a Saskatchewan Chapter and National board member and has been on many committees including education, test rider for riding horse tests, mare inspection coordinator, fundraising, and Showcase, as well as being a National Inspector. Lisa attended the IYB competitions in 2022 in the Netherlands and in 2024 in Denmark as support for team members.
A licensed Equine Canada Competition Coach, Lisa has managed her lesson, training, and breeding program at Merrington Warmbloods Stable for many years. A breeder who also trains and competes her young stock, she puts emphasis on rideability and temperament in her breeding program as well as focusing on horsemanship for her students, striving to turn out well-rounded and competent horses and horse people.
Lisa is very excited to be co-coaching the 2026 team and to further developing the Young Breeders program nationally.
Kailey Parkin – AB
Kailey is a dedicated and active member of the Canadian Warmblood Horse Breeders Association (CWHBA) at both the Alberta provincial chapter and national board levels, as well as the current Sale Administrator for the Canadian Warmblood Auction. As the owner of a small breeding operation, she is committed to preserving and advancing the legacy of Canadian Warmblood breeders. With a strong background in biology, business, and a recent Equine Studies Diploma from the University of Guelph, Kailey brings a well-rounded perspective to her work. Her extensive experience in youth development programs—coaching, training, and mentoring—aligns perfectly with her role in the Canadian Warmblood International Young Breeders’ Program. Having been part of the representation at WBFSH International Young Breeders’ World Championships in the Netherlands (2022) and Denmark (2024), she now has her sights set on Germany in 2026, aiming to lead an even stronger Canadian Warmblood team.
LYSSA CAINE – ON
Lyssa is an equine Canada licensed coach and has been certified for over 35 years. She has coached and trained both horses and athletes at all levels and abilities. She owns and operates CJ Equestrian Centre where they focus on Eventing, Dressage and show jumping along with breeding, performance and rehabilitation. This is also where team training camp has been held.
She attended the IYBC competitions in 2022 (Netherlands) and 2024 (Denmark) as a parent and coach of some of the members.
She looks forward to co-coaching this fabulous team of young people and improving our position on the world stage.
The 2024 International Young Breeders Championships took place in Denmark July 2024. Our team had another great experience. Go to page 60 of the August World Breeding News to hear their story. See pictures here.
Here is a synopsis of their results. The combined team scores placed them 15th over all out of 20 teams, Juniors 14th and Seniors 15th in their categories. As individuals, out 142 competitors, Hailey and Jessica Larkin had perfect scores of 100% on the theory test, Vera Bos was the Senior Winner of the Athleticism (Free Jumping) judging, Katelyn Mullin was 40th in the same category for juniors, while Tayler Mundt placed 13th in Junior Conformation judging, Amy Van Oosten was 17th for seniors and over all 43rd out of 75 seniors. Avery Caine placed 5th in the junior presentation in hand and Mikala Brummund was 40th out of 60 juniors over all.
2024 Team Coordinator: Maria Ardito
2024 Team (click on the name to read the bio)
Junior Team
Avery Caine (Ontario)
Tayler Mundt (Alberta)
Katelyn Mullin (Ontario)
Senior Team
Hailey Larkin (Ontario)
Amy Van Oosten (Alberta)
Vera Bos (Ontario)
Jessica Larkin (Ontario)
E-Mail:
YoungBreeders@canadianwarmbloods.com
Meet the 2022 CWHBA Young Breeders Team
Coach Maria Ardito – Maria is the owner and operator of Blue Spruce Equine Services as well as coach of this years Young Breeders team. Maria has been engulfed in the equine industry for most of her life,… read more
Mikayla Brummund – I’m a grade 12 student at the Eston Composite School. I live on a grain farm in SW Saskatchewan near Eston. I plan on attending the University of Saskatchewan … read more
Hailey Mitford – Hailey has been riding out of Ridgedale Equestrian in Grimsby, ON since the farm opened 4 years ago. Hailey began volunteering in 2017 around the farm … read more
Avery Caine – I am a 17 year old from Rockwood, Ontario. I am currently finishing up grade 12 and will be heading off to Hartpury University (located in the UK) to study Equine Performance and Rehabilitation … read more
Nakisha Molyneux – I’m 21 years old and I live in Central Alberta, Canada. I’ve been riding since I was 13 years old and, if you ask my parents I’ve always been … read more
Celeste Caskanette – I am from Ontario Canada. I am currently attending university, where I am pursuing an Honours of Science degree. I started riding horses when … read more
Tayler Mundt – I am a fifteen you old with a big passion for horses. I live in a small town in Alberta. Currently I am in grade ten. I started riding when … read more
Are you interested in learning more about breeding and in international travel? To see what is involved click on the links below to learn about the application and tryout system for future CWHBA Young Breeders Teams. Please see the virtual tryout package. Start with the document titled IYB CWHBA TRYOUT APPLICATION 2024 and go from there.
Download the PDF forms here
IYB CWHBA TRYOUT APPLICATION 2024
IYB CWHBA CONFORMATION HORSES TO BE JUDGED
IYB CWHBA TRYOUT SCORE SHEETS 2024
You can also view and download a full information PDF by clicking here
View Young Breeders Photo Gallery here
