Source:  Dressage Canada News Release

Karen Pavicic of Richmond, BC, has been named the Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for February.

At the 2011 CDI Burbank Mid Winter Dressage CDI 1* held February 25–27, 2011, Pavicic of Richmond, BC, rode Don Daiquiri, the nine-year-old Oldenburg gelding sired by Don Cardinale she co-owns with Jayne Essig, to first place in the Intermediaire I Freestyle with a score of 72.417%.

In the Intermediaire I test, Pavicic rode Don Daiquiri to a second place finish with 71.974%, and earned 66.798% for ninth place with London Z, the eight-year-old Zangersheide gelding sired by Lacapo that she co-owns with Lynda Hol. In the Prix St. Georges test, Pavicic was 10th aboard London Z with 66.184%.

“I am delighted to be named as the Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for February,” said Pavicic. “I am really excited about the future with both Don Daiquiri and London Z. I am very proud of how well they performed overall at the competition.”

“I would like to thank both Jayne Essig and Lynda Hol as the co-owners of both my horses. Without them I would not be able to compete at this level. Also my thanks go out to my family and clients for allowing me to come down to these horse shows as preparation. I must thank Dirk Glizt, my coach and Red Scarf Equestrian for the award,” she added.

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 Horses classes. 

Red Scarf Equestrian is the generous sponsor of Dressage Canada Athlete of the Month. Red Scarf Equestrian will be providing Pavicic 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.