Lauren Barwick

Quick Facts

Full Name	Lauren Barwick
Occupation	Equestrian
Date Of Birth	Sep 12, 1977(1977-09-12)
Age	47
Birthplace	Langley
Country	Canada
Birth City	British Columbia
Horoscope	Virgo

Lauren Barwick Biography

Lauren Barwick is one of the most popular and richest Equestrian who was born on September 12, 1977 in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. Lauren Barwick was born on 12 September 1977 in Langley, British Columbia. She worked for a company which supplied horses for movie shoots. She is now a resident of Reddick, Florida. Her condition is grade II,, which means that she is disabled from waist to toes. Before her paraplegia she also enjoyed ski and cross-country running. She claims she had a dream that she could work with horses for films. Barwick was struck with paralysis due to an accident on the ranch. The incident occurred in 2000 when a 75-kg stack of hay fell on her while she was working inside the barn. She explained, “It was an ordinary accident, but an accident that could have been prevented.” After being taken to the medical center, she informed that her back was injured. Afterward, she was parasailing and was riding horses again.

Based on the data of the Federation Equestre International (FEI), Barwick is placed as the top para-equestrian athlete around the globe in the world as of May 27, 2014. The rankings were created using results from the period 1 January to 30 April 2014.

In 2015, Barwick was inducted into the Canadian Disability Hall of Fame.

She has also appointed Equine Canada’s official Spokesperson for Horse Week

2009. She has also been selected as a torchbearer for the 2010 Olympic Games.

The 2012 Paralympics, Barwick did not place in any of the competitions. She finished eighth in the Open Equestrian Competition on Off to Paris together with the help of Ashley Gowanlock on Maile. They achieved 72.095 percent and ended up with eighth position. She was extremely pleased by their performance. “The ring had a lot of energy, but given the circumstances, my horse went really well today,” she commented.

Lauren Barwick Net Worth

Lauren Barwick is one of the richest Equestrian from Canada. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lauren Barwick 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Lauren Barwick (born 12 September 1977 in Langley, British Columbia) is a part of the Canadian Equestrian Team, in the grade II Para-Dressage and has participated in the 2004 as well as the in the 2012 Paralympic Games. Barwick won three medals at these events. Barwick was featured on the CBC’s Heartland and has won numerous accolades.

Barwick was making her second time competing in the Paralympics. Her first Paralympics were the year 2004 at Athens but she didn’t finish on the podium. The year 2008 was the time she took home two medals: a silver in the Individual Freestyle with a score of 72.7766 percent, and a silver medal in the Individual Championships. Both of these victories were on her horse Maile. She stated, “All my friends, family, team members, and sponsors have allowed me the opportunity to succeed…But most importantly, I have had the honour to ride a horse with a lot of heart.”

In 2014, Barwick competed at the International FEI competition in Moorsele from April 25–27. She won the Grade II freestyle and individual tests with scores of 73.086% and 79.150% respectively. She was very pleased with the results saying “Today our better was our best! The saying ‘less is more’ was exactly what we did, and it paid off.” At the 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games, Barwick won a silver medal and a bronze medal in Individual para-dressage freestyle test grade II and Individual para-dressage championship test grade II respectively. She got a score of 76.250% for the silver and a score of 70.914% for the bronze.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Lauren Barwick height 5 ft 9 in Lauren weight 61 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Lauren Barwick Dating?

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Facts & Trivia

Lauren Ranked on the list of most popular Equestrian. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Canada. Lauren Barwick celebrates birthday on September 12 of every year.

Top Facts about Lauren Barwick

1. Lauren Barwick is a Canadian Paralympic equestrian athlete.
2. She was born on November 13, 1977, in Langley, British Columbia.
3. Barwick competes in the dressage discipline at the Paralympic Games.
4. She made her Paralympic debut in 2008 at Beijing, winning two gold medals.
5. Barwick has won a total of four Paralympic medals throughout her career.
6. In addition to her Paralympic success, she has also achieved numerous other accolades.
7. Barwick was named Canada’s Equestrian of the Year in 2010 and 2011.
8. She has been recognized for her dedication and contributions to para-equestrian sport.
9. Barwick is known for her strong bond with her horses and exceptional riding skills.
10. As an ambassador for para-equestrianism, she continues to inspire others with disabilities.
11. Note: The information provided is based on available sources and may not be exhaustive or up-to-date.

How did Lauren Barwick get paralyzed?

Barwick became paralysed as a result of a ranch accident. In 2000, a 75 kg hay stack fell on her as she worked in the barn. She said, “It was an ordinary accident, but an accident that could have been prevented.” After being rushed to the hospital, she was told her back was broken.

Who is Lauren Barwick?

Lauren Barwick is one of Canada’s most decorated equestrian athletes. She hopes to add to her list of achievements at the 2020 Paralympics in Tokyo aboard Sandrino. A four-time Paralympian, the highlight of her career was earning gold in the freestyle and silver in the individual events at the 2008 Games in Beijing.

Where was Lauren Barwick born?

Langley, Canada