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Belinda Trussell Named Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for July

August 11, 2010

Ottawa, ON --- Belinda Trussell of Newmarket, ON has been named the Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for July.

Trussell and Anton, a 10-year old German-bred gelding (Antaeous x Saxony) owned by Robyn Eames, received a score of 67.39% in the Grand Prix test to secure the Team bronze medal along with her Canadian Olympian teammates Ashley Holzer and Bonnie Bonnello in the Nations’ at CDIO 5* Rotterdam, NED, held June 16 – 20 in Rotterdam, NED. Trussell and Anton also finished with a score of 72.536%, for 11th place, in the Freestyle.

At CDIO 5* Aachen, held July 13 – 18, which was the last stop of the Dressage Canada European Tour, Trussell and Anton 68.024% to finish in 15th place in the Grand Prix and scored 67.125% in the Grand Prix Special to assist the Canadian Team to a fifth place finish. The pair also finished in 12th with a score of 72.071% in the Grand Prix Freestyle.

“Our team third place finish in Rotterdam is so exciting. It is fantastic for Canada and I am proud to be a part of such a strong team,” said Trussell. “Anton is a wonderful horse and I am lucky to have him. In Aachen, he was sensational in the Freestyle. He was quite nervous of the music and the 20,000 people watching him! But he fights for me in the ring and always does his best. Thank you to Red Scarf Equestrian for sponsoring the athlete of the month, I am honoured to be chosen this month."

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 at 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 Trussell 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 at www.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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