Source:  News Release

Canadian Dressage Teams Named for 2015 CDIO Wellington Nations' Cup

Ottawa, Ont. -- Dressage Canada is pleased to announce the two teams set to represent Canada at the 2015 CDIO3* Wellington in Florida from March 24-28, 2015.

The CDIO3* Wellington acts as week 12 of the prestigious Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF). It also represents an exciting opportunity for top competitors from around the world to compete as a team and represent their country on the world stage through the Stillpoint Farm Nations' Cup CDIO3*.

Canada will be represented in the Nations' Cup by the following two teams:

TEAM 1

Big Tour

Rider / Hometown / Horse / Owner

Megan Lane / Loretto, Ont. / Caravella / Megan and Cathy Lane

Belinda Trussell / Stouffville, Ont. / Anton / Robyn Eames

Small Tour

Rider / Hometown / Horse / Owner

Diane Creech / Caistor Centre, Ont. / Robbie W / Doug Leatherdale

Chris von Martels / Wellington, Fla. / Zilverstar / Chris von Martels

TEAM 2

Big Tour

Rider / Hometown / Horse / Owner

Jill Irving / Moncton, N.B. / Degas 12 / Jill Irving - Windhaven Farm

Small Tour

Rider / Hometown / Horse / Owner

Christilot Boylen / Wellington, Fla. / Donatella / Jill Irving - Windhaven Farm

Shannon Dueck / Loxahatchee, Fla. / Cantaris / Elizabeth Ferber

Tina Irwin / Stouffville, Ont. / Fancy That / Christine Faux

Canada's teams will be supported by Technical Advisor, Dr. Volker Moritz, and Chef in Training/Assistant Chef, Alison Martin.

Team Canada has traditionally excelled in this event, having claimed the Team Silver Medal in 2014 and Team Bronze in 2013. In addition, Boylen was the Individual Gold Medalist in 2013.

For more information on the AGDF, including the Stillpoint Farm Nations' Cup CDIO3*, visit www.globaldressagefestival.com.

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