Winfield youth jumps to equestrian gold

Bailey Zulinick wins gold medal in show jumping competition.

Bailey Zulinick, of Winfield, galloped off with equestrian gold in show jumping at the B.C. Summer Games.

Zulinick, 12, a first time Summer Games competitor, also won a silver in another equestrian event.

“[The Games are] a lot of fun,” Zulinick said. “It’s good with not too many people.”

Zulinick was originally introduced to horseback riding by a friend. She started with Western (style), but switched to English for show jumping.

“I like the thrill of going over jumps,” said the young medalist. “It feels like you’re flying.

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