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

June 25, 2009

Ottawa, ON --- Toronto native and three-time Canadian Olympian Ashley Holzer, who resides in New York, NY, has been named the Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for May.

As the top Canadian rider in the North American World Cup League, Holzer and her Olympic mount Pop Art (Amsterdam x Cabochon), a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Rusty Holzer and Ian and Moreen Nicoll, represented Canada at the Federation Equestre International (FEI) Dressage World Cup Final that took place April 15–19, 2009, in Las Vegas, NV.

Holzer finished in fifth place in the Grand Prix test, on April 17, scoring 72.510%. The next day the pair then received a 79.20%, earning another fifth place finish, for their dramatic Freestyle, which was set to music from Disney Epcot Center fireworks display and from the motion picture National Treasure. The talented duo achieved personal best artistic scores up to 86% in the Freestyle and delivered the best Canadian placing at the FEI World Cup Finals in the past 20 years.

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

Red Scarf Equestrian is the generous sponsor Dressage Canada Athlete of the Month. 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 & qualifying criteria, sport development, publications & awards. For more information about Dressage Canada, please visit the Dressage section of the Equine Canada site.

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 a member-based association that represents, promotes and services Canada's equine community and industry. Its core areas of activity involve sport, equine health and welfare, education and safety, governance and marketing, representation and communication. Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the Canadian Olympic Committee and Canadian Coaching Association of Canada as the national organization representing equestrian sport and equine interests in Canada. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit www.equinecanada.ca

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