Tina Irwin – Canada 🇨🇦
Tina Irwin is one of Canada's most accomplished dressage athletes, celebrated for her classical horsemanship, competitive success, and dedication to developing both horses and riders. Born in Germany and raised in Canada, Tina's lifelong passion for dressage was shaped by her mother, accomplished Grand Prix rider Ute Busse, and refined through years of training in both North America and Europe.
A cornerstone of the Canadian Dressage Team for more than a decade, Tina has represented her country with distinction on the international stage. Her career highlights include a team silver medal at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara and a remarkable performance at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, where she and Laurencio helped Canada capture team gold while earning individual silver. Along the way, the partnership claimed multiple FEI Nations Cup victories and set a world record score in the Intermediate I Freestyle, cementing their place among Canada's most successful dressage combinations.
Together with her husband and fellow international rider Jaimey Irwin, Tina owns and operates Team Irwin and Stoney Lake Equestrian in Ontario, where they train high-performance horses and riders while fostering the next generation of Canadian dressage talent. An EC Certified High Performance coach, Tina is admired for her thoughtful approach to training and her unwavering commitment to the well-being of the horse.
Whether competing at the highest levels of the sport or mentoring aspiring athletes, Tina exemplifies the values at the heart of Uniqcorn Exceptionnel: dedication, elegance, and the pursuit of excellence through partnership.
