Biography

 
 

Bretton Chad is a Canadian equestrian show jumper from Calgary, AB that has achieved impressive results at top-level international competitions. At 27 years old, she has represented Canada 6-times as a member of National Young Rider teams and has won gold and silver medals. Bretton has successfully competed at CSI 2* to CSI 5* competitions throughout North America and Europe since 2011. After graduating Claremont McKenna College in May 2016, she became a professional rider and dedicated herself fulltime to the sport of show jumping. Going forward, Bretton has ambitions to become one of the top world-ranked Canadian riders and represent her country on Senior Nations Cup Teams. 

 

Born: February 1994

Hometown: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Trainers:

  • Dennis Dijkerman, Dijkerman Showjumping, Holland, 2019-present

  • Eric Lamaze, Torrey Pines Stable, Belgium, 2015 – 2019

  • Susie Schroer & Dick Carvin, Meadow Grove Farm, Los Angeles, CA 2005 – 2015

  • Kelsey Whitaker, Stone Ridge Farms, Calgary, AB, 2005 – 2012

Current Horses:

  • The Pugilist

  • Grandeur WP

  • Diabolo du Bary

  • Renkum Dorenda

Academics: 

  • Claremont McKenna College - Graduated May 2016

    • Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies

    • Recipient of 'Best Senior Thesis' award in Religious Studies Department

  • Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School - Graduated June 2012