Tuesday June 27, 2006

Diane Creech and Devon L Qualified to Compete at 2006 World Championships for Young Dressage Horses in Verden

Canadian dressage rider Diane Creech and the Hanoverian gelding Devon L will represent Canada at the World Championships for Young Horses being held August 3-6, 2006 in Verden, Germany.

Creech 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 out of Elite Mare Wibranda (Wolkenstein II x Maurice x Pik König).

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.

Related Link
Horsesdaily "On the Scene" at the 2006 World Championships in Verden