Ottawa, Ontario – Dressage Canada extends their congratulations to five Canadian dressage riders who received The EIGHT Award for their riding performance in the 2006 competition season.

Organized by the Dressage Canada Competitions Committee and sponsored by Dominion Regalia Ltd., The EIGHT Award was created to recognize competitors who achieve eight scores of eight for their riding under the General Impressions marks of their dressage test at National Equine Canada sanctioned dressage competitions. Winners receive an EIGHT Award Pin, which can be worn on their riding jacket lapel.

Inaugural recipients of The EIGHT Award
Rider Horse(s) Level Hometown
Tatianna Turcotte Serenity’s Dream On FEI Pony Mount Royal, QC
Brittany Moore Violet Rhia Training/Second Langley, BC
Carmie Flaherty Diamond Gem First Langley, BC
Erin MacQuarrie Prince Freidolf/Evora/Draxon First Lakeside, NB
Andrea Bresee Raffles/Walencia Advanced/Training Brockville, ON

“With The EIGHT Award, the importance of good riding is highlighted and rewarded,” commented Chair of the Dressage Canada Competitions Committee Anne Welch. “Needless to say we are delighted to have this program in place and are grateful to Dominion Regalia for their support.”

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