Meet Our Crew
The team at CCO can wrangle, ride, guide, conduct first aid, set up camp, break camp, drive big trucks, cook campfire meals and make conversation with just about anyone! Personable, competent and well-trained in all things to do with horses and backcountry travel, our team is likely to be the most interesting people you will have the pleasure to meet when you ride with Copper Cayuse Outfitters.
Jayden
Jayden, a dedicated show jumper with over 12 years of competitive experience, intertwines her passion for horses with a degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Victoria. Hailing from the Sea to Sky Corridor, she combines her love for the environment with a desire to connect with others through horse riding, and exploring the stunning landscapes of British Columbia at CCO in her inaugural season.
Brian
Brian has been playing with horses seriously for over 20 years. He worked on a cattle ranch for 8 years before moving to Pemberton. He was hired to help train some colts for CCO 7 years ago, but now does everything from guiding to fixing fences.
Milly
Originally from Australia, Milly has spent the last 12 months working as a wrangler in New Zealand and Canada. She first learned to ride on a family cattle station in remote Australia when she was 8 years old, and her love of horses hasn’t stopped since. After working as a trail guide throughout her Physiology degree in Australia, she has taken a break to swap the clinic for the mountains.
Olivia
Born and raised in Whistler, B.C., Olivia considers herself lucky to work alongside her talented co-workers at Copper Cayuse. In her spare time, she enjoys skiing (obviously) and doing pretty much anything outside. She currently attends the Smith School of Business in Kingston, Ontario, and is going into her fourth year in the fall. Beyond her time at CCO, Olivia plans on pursuing a career in business after graduating with a degree in commerce.
Linnaea
Linnaea has been riding her entire life and her very first job was working at a barn. She is a certified riding instructor who has tried a little of everything; show jumping, vaulting, dressage, teaching therapeutic riding and most fun of all… backcountry guiding! When she’s not in the saddle you can find her hiking, surfing, mountain biking or studying biomedical sciences at university. Let’s ride!
Shelby
Growing up as a small-town Ontario farm girl, horses have always been a part of Shelby’s life since a young age. Since relocating to Vancouver for work as a Registered Nurse, Shelby missed the comforts of farm life and western riding. After joining CCO on a 3-day overnight trip, we couldn't get rid of her! Shelby believes the best memories are made outdoors, out of service, on horseback.
Bess
Bess has been riding horses from a young age starting off galloping in the Portuguese mountains. Overtime she has been lucky enough to experience a wide range of disciplines around the globe, but discovered a love staring horses under saddle. Taking a break from Scotlands rainy weather, Bess ran away to Canada to experience western riding in the beautiful surrounding of Pemberton. When she isn’t riding Bess can be found playing Volleyball, swimming in lakes or hiking mountains.
Nicola
Growing up visiting her grandparents' farm in Australia, Nicola developed a deep appreciation for horses as a child. Seeing horseback as the best possible way to see a country and culture led her to ride across the world from Chile to Kyrgyzstan. While riding is a passion, her true love lies in training the young horses that arrive each winter. Working with Brian, she helps start colts in their progression to eventually become sturdy guest horses. In the Summer, she can be found capturing precious memories from horseback.
Seren
Seren has grown up with horses and has had her current horse for the last 9 years. She started her equestrian career on an eventing and stud yard in Wales, UK. Seren loves anything outdoors and after studying at University she decided to move to Canada to pursue a more outdoor lifestyle and is excited to start backcountry guiding.
Lauren
Lauren has been riding since before she could walk and has a passion for horses and the outdoors. She moved here from Copenhagen, Denmark in 2019 to Pursue a degree at UBC at be close to the mountains, and found a love for western riding along the way.
Mattie
Originally from England, Mattie is an English teacher who followed her heart—and her horse dreams—all the way to beautiful British Columbia. She has been riding since the age of three and her lifelong passion for horses continues to shape her journey today. Whether she’s in the classroom or the saddle, Mattie brings dedication, curiosity, and a love for horses to the table. She has experience with ex race horses and show jumpers, but her real love lies with exploring trails on horseback.
Samantha
Originally from a small town in Ontario, Samantha’s passion for horses began at the age of 7, when she first started riding. When she was finally old enough to work, she spent every day of her summers at the farm teaching kids how to ride horses at summer camp. Samantha then moved to Yellowknife, where she fell even more in love with the outdoors, and now lives in Vancouver, where she is studying economics. When she’s not studying you can find her paddle boarding, hiking, or reading at the beach
Issy
Originally from England, Issy moved to Whistler for a ski season, eager to experience the thrill of the slopes. However, she’s now excited to trade in the snowboard for the chance to explore the landscape on horseback. After completing a season as a polo groom, Issy is looking forward to applying her knowledge at CCO. When she’s not surrounded by horses, you can find her hiking, painting, and swimming in the local lakes.