Source:  News Release/Julie Cull

Ashley Holzer Named Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of
the Month for November

Ottawa, ON — Canadian Olympian, Ashley Holzer of Toronto, ON has been named the Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for November 2011.

Ashley Holzer of Toronto, ON has been named the Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for November 2011.”
Photo Credit—Cealy Tetley, www.tetleyphoto.com

For two days in a row Ashley Holzer of Toronto, ON and  Breaking Dawn captured first place in the dressage competition at CDI3* Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, presented by Dominion Regalia, on November 9 and 10, 2011.

With a score of 73.475%, Holzer and Breaking Dawn, a bay 10-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding sired by Akribori and co-owned by Holzer and P.J. Rizvi, were declared the winners following the Grand Prix Freestyle on November 10. Choreographed to the movie soundtrack from “How to Train Your Dragon,” their dynamic, crowd-pleasing freestyle resulted in applause from the audience throughout the test.

A day earlier, Holzer scored 69.319% to capture first place in the Grand Prix test. The pair’s test was highlighted with excellent trot half-passes, fluid transitions into passage and very strong piaffe and passage tours.

“I am very proud to receive this award especially due to the performance of my new horse Breaking Dawn,” said Holzer. “It’s always a rewarding to bring a horse to a new level and see them perform so well and happily.”

The Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month is a recognition program that celebrates the achievements of Canadian dressage riders who represent Canada in national and international competition in the FEI Pony, Children, Junior, Young Rider, Advanced, Grand Prix and Young Horse classes.

As the generous sponsor of this award, Red Scarf Equestrian will be providing Holzer with a generous gift certificate that can be used towards the purchase of elegant equestrian luggage, travel bags and accessories that are all made in Canada. For more information about Red Scarf Equestrian, please visit www.RedScarfEquestrian.ca.

About Dressage Canada

Dressage Canada, as a committee of Equine Canada, is the national governing body for dressage in Canada. Dressage Canada's objective is to foster the growth of dressage and the pursuit of excellence in the sport at the local, national and international levels. Dressage Canada provides support and guidance to both amateur and professional through the following programs: coaching education and programs, officials’ education and programs, rules and qualifying criteria, sport development, and publications and awards. For more information about Dressage Canada, please visit the Dressage section of the Equine Canada site or connect with us on Twitter atwww.twitter.com/dressagecanada or Facebook at http://tinyurl.com/lp8cnd.

About Red Scarf Equestrian

Red Scarf Equestrian is proud to offer a line of equestrian luggage and travel bags that deliver exceptional quality and extraordinary value.  This line is a refreshing change as it speaks of elegance and simplicity.  It works to protect your expensive and valuable apparel, boots and accessories.  In a world of clutter, you can't afford not to buy quality. Red Scarf Equestrian is proudly made in Canada. For more information about Red Scarf Equestrian, please visit www.RedScarfEquestrian.ca.

About Equine Canada
Equine Canada is Canada’s national governing body for equestrianism.  A member-driven, charitable institution, it is the executive branch of the Canadian Equestrian Team, and the national authority for equestrian competition; the national voice for recreational riders; and the national association for equine welfare, breeding, and industry.  Equine Canada is recognised by the Government of Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), and the Canadian Olympic Committee as the national organisation representing equestrian sport and equine interests. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit www.equinecanada.ca. 

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