Photography by: Coralie Nairn, Connie Ellis, Audrey May and Photos by Jess
Photography by: Coralie Nairn, Connie Ellis, Audrey May and Photos by Jess
Photography by: Coralie Nairn, Connie Ellis, Audrey May and Photos by Jess
Meet the Media Team!
The BC Bridlehorse Heritage Association is dedicated to building community and connecting our members with each other and with the experienced and knowledgeable professional support that is available in their area. We are committed to providing accurate, educational, and engaging information from all over the B.C. Bridlehorse community. We utilize a mix of traditional media channels—including print, TV, and radio—alongside our B.C. Bridlehorse social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram) and the BC Bridlehorse Heritage Association website to keep our community informed about events, educators, and the latest updates. To contact our media team, please email us at communication.bcbc@gmail.com
Photos by Coralie Nairn
Christa Miremadi
Vice President & Communications Director
Christa has been in the saddle for as long as she can remember. Growing up in England she got her start in the English world of hunter/jumper but quickly discovered her passion for back country riding, stockwork and developing bridlehorses. She has been an active and professional member of the horse community in B.C. for more than 30 years. She and her husband Pinto own and manage the Rock'n Star Ranch where they've worked for the past 25 years, now situated in Pritchard B.C. They provide long term, natural care boarding as well as caring for their own herd of horses, their dogs, their cats, two kids and even a bearded dragon. They also offer workshops and education in foundation development, horsemanship, back country riding, bridlehorse development, stockmanship, and natural hoof care. Aside from workshops they also offer full time training, colt starting, troubleshooting, developing stockhorses, bridlehorses and back country trail horses.
When she's not working or teaching on the ranch, Christa is riding her horses or writing. Christa is the author of three books geared towards helping people better understand their horses and the influence they have through mindful horsemanship.
Riley Drader
Event Coordinator
Riley's story coming soon...
Devanee Cardinal
Communications Director
Devanee’s passions can be summed up as faith, family, and horses and they all get stacked on top of each other at her home, Cardinal Ranch. When it comes to her approach to horses, she cares most about developing partnerships that are calm, willing and productive. That is why the art of developing the bridlehorse has captured her heart. As a student of both horse and human psychology she loves the opportunities that our horse-human interactions give us to work on our own hearts. Devanee also helps with a non-profit called Cardinal Ranch Connections that offers Teen Programs, Cowgirls@Heart and Cowboy Church.
More fun facts. Devanee raises Lusitano horses and Catahoula dogs. She has a knack for marketing, her horse is named Mountain and he makes her feel "rich", and she really likes her husband, Buddy.
Brenda Winpenny
Communications Strategist
Brenda brings a wealth of experience to the BCBHA communications team, with a distinguished career in law enforcement and over 13 years specializing in Public Relations. Her expertise spans media relations, strategic messaging, social media, and community engagement. Accredited in media communications, Brenda also holds a Public Relations diploma from the University of Victoria. A proud resident of the Abbotsford farming community for over a decade, Brenda enjoys spending time with her beloved pups and livestock. She is excited to contribute to the BCBHA team and looks forward to fostering connections and strengthening this community.
