Ottawa, Ontario --- Christilot Boylen has been named the Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for January 2013.

Boylen, a Canadian Olympian, who currently resides in Rottingen, Germany, rode Dio Mio, a 10-year-old Hanoverian gelding (De Niro x Charmeur) owned by Windhaven and Jill Irving, to second place in both the Prix St. Georges (69.974%) and the Intermediaire I (69.781%) at the CDI-W West Palm Beach Gold Coast Opener, held January 18-20, 2013.

One week later, Boylen and Dio Mio were victorious when they won both the Prix St. Georges test scoring 68.772% and the Intermediaire I class with 69.342% at CDI West Palm Beach World Dressage Masters, held January 24-27. With a second mount, Hudson 18, a nine-year-old Oldenburg gelding (Hohenstein x Democraat) also owned by Windhaven and Jill Irving, Boylen finished in sixth place in the Prix St. Geroge test, scoring 66.053%.

"January did indeed kick off well for me and the young horses," said Boylen. "I am very thankful that they all travelled well in December, and we were able to prepare and get ready for competition. I have a great team and super facility with all the things one needs to work and train-like great footing. I have time to concentrate on my horses, and the results then are the icing on the cake."

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 Boylen 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.


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