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Diane Creech and Devon L to Represent Canada at the 2006 World Breeders Championships for Young Horses

June 21, 2006

Ottawa, ON --- Dressage Canada is pleased to announce that Diane Creech and Devon L will represent Canada at the World Breeders Championships for Young Horses being held August 3-6, 2006 in Verden, Germany.

Creech, of Caistor Centre, ON, will be competing in the six-year-old division with the 16.3hh Hanoverian gelding Devon L, owned by Doug and Louise Leatherdale. Bred at Leatherdale Farms, Devon L is by De Niro by Donnerhall, out of a Wolkenstein II mare.

In 2005, Creech and Devon L rode to the 2005 Canadian FEI Five-Year-Old Championship title. Their 2006 competition season include wins in the FEI Six-Year-Old Division in Florida with scores above 80%. A flashy horse in appearance, Devon L is regularly rewarded for his three solid gaits which are highlighted by a phenomenal canter.

Creech herself has demonstrated much success in the FEI Young Horse classes, having expertly guided a number of horses from these classes onto successful careers in the Advanced division.

To prepare for the Championships, Creech & Devon L will be travelling early to Germany in order to work with Canadian international team coach Norbert van Laak.

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 email info@dressagecanada.org or visit us online at www.dressagecanada.org

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