David Marcus

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Canadians Take on Dressage at Devon

Some of Canada’s top Dressage riders took to the ring at the CDI-W/J/Y Dressage at Devon, held September 25-30 in Devon, PA, USA, earning high scores and excellent results: FEI Grand Prix O (OGS) 1- David Marcus / Don Kontes / 68.468% 2- Ashley Holzer / Degas 12 / 67.170% 6- Evi Strasser / Action […]
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Canadian Dressage Riders at NDEA Fall Festival

Some of Canada’s top Dressage riders travelled to Saugerties, NY, USA, from September 13-16 for the CDI-W/Y/J NDEA Fall Festival, where they earned many high placings. Grand Prix 3- David Marcus / Chrevi’s Capital / 67.957% 4- David Marcus / Don Kontes / 67.532% 7- Ashley Holzer / Degas / 65.128% Grand Prix Special 3- […]
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Ashley Holzer Advances for Canada in Olympic Dressage

Ashley Holzer of Toronto, ON, will advance to the next round of individual competition in dressage at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Competing as a member of the Canadian Olympic Team for Dressage, Holzer earned a score of 71.809% riding Breaking Dawn in the Grand Prix test on Friday, August 3.  The top seven nations, […]
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David Marcus Ends Olympic Journey

David Marcus of Campbellville, ON, was eliminated during the opening phase of dressage competition on Thursday, August 2, at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Competing during a heavy downpour of rain, Marcus, 31, of Campbellville, ON, was mid-way through his Grand Prix test when his mount, Chrevi’s Capital, spooked and went off course.  Marcus was […]
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Brits Take the Lead as Dressage Gets Underway

Britain’s Carl Hester and Laura Bechtolsheimer got the host nation off to a great start when claiming the top two places in the Grand Prix on the opening day of Dressage at the London 2012 Olympic Games in Greenwich Park today. But Bechtolsheimer wasn’t content with her score of 76.839 with Mistral Hojris which leaves […]
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Canadian Olympic Dressage Team Set to Compete

The Canadian Olympic Team for Dressage is set to begin competition at the 2012 London Olympics following the mandatory horse inspection held Tuesday, July 31, at the Olympic equestrian venue of Greenwich Park. The Canadian Olympic Team for Dressage is comprised of Jacqueline Brooks of Cedar Valley, ON, riding D Niro, owned by Brookhaven Dressage, […]
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Canadian Dressage Team at CDI3* Hartpury

In preparation for the London Olympics, the Canadian dressage team riders earned top scores and results at CDI3* Hartpury, in Hartpury, GBR, held July 6-8. In the Grand Prix test Ashley Holzer and Breaking Dawn finished second with 72.830%; David Marcus and Chrevi’s Capital were fourth, scoring 68.957%; Jacqueline Brooks riding D Niro placed fifth […]
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David Marcus and Chrevi’s Capital Compete at CDI Hartpury

Ten days after arriving in England, David Marcus and Chrevi’s Capital contested the CDI3* Hartpury held July 6 to 8 at Hartpury College in Gloucestershire, England. Marcus, 31, of Campbellville, ON, was officially nominated to the Canadian Olympic Team for dressage on July 5.  The following day, he and Chrevi’s Capital contested the Grand Prix […]