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PRESS RELEASES - CANADIAN DRESSAGE ATHLETE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
2015
January 21, 2015
Brampton, ON
C-DAAP to Operate Independently of Equine Canada
The Canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program (C-DAAP) will operate independently of Equine Canada/Dressage Canada, effective January 31, 2015. Founded by Deborah Kinzinger Miculinic in 2013, C-DAAP was created to provide funding to Canadian dressage athletes to off-set training, competitive and educational expenses incurred during their quest for excellence.


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2014
December 14, 2014
Wellington, FL
Canada’s Chris Von Martels Makes the Most of C-DAAP Grant
Canadian dressage competitor Chris Von Martels recently returned to North America following six months of training and competing in The Netherlands. As a recipient of a $20,000 High Performance European Training and Competition Grant from the Canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program (C-DAAP), Von Martels was able to apply the funding towards his training and competition expenses.
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December 2, 2014
Toronto, ON
‘A Royal Canadian Evening’ Raises Over $20,000 for C-DAAP
The final numbers are in, and the inaugural ‘A Royal Canadian Evening’, held November 6 at the historic Casa Loma in the heart of Toronto, proved to be an extremely successful fundraising event, raising more than $20,000 for the Canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program (C-DAAP).
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November 14, 2014
Toronto, ON
‘A Royal Canadian Evening’ Raises More Funds for C-DAAP
The inaugural ‘A Royal Canadian Evening’, held November 6 at the historic Casa Loma in the heart of Toronto, proved to be an extremely successful fundraising event for the Canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program (C-DAAP).
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November 3, 2014
Toronto, ON
Dressage Canada and C-DAAP Invite You to ‘A Royal Canadian Evening’
Join Canadian dressage supporters for ‘A Royal Canadian Evening’, held at the historic Casa Loma in the heart of Toronto. Hosted by British comedian Neil Aitchison with Canadian astronaut Commander Chris Hadfield as keynote speaker, the black-tie affair will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2014.
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October 24, 2014
Toronto, ON
Auction Items Announced for A Royal Canadian Evening

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August 20, 2014
Ottawa, ON
Top Five Finish for C-DAAP Recipient Belinda Trussell at CDI3* Verden
Belinda Trussell of Stouffville, ON, finished in the top five during the CDI3* Verden held August 6-10 in Verden, Germany.
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July 25, 2014
Aachen, Germany
C-DAAP Grant Recipient Megan Lane Finishes in Top Ten at Aachen
Megan Lane of Loretto, ON enjoyed an impressive debut at the CHIO Aachen, considered by many to be the world's most prestigious annual equestrian event, held from July 15-20 in Aachen, Germany.
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July 17, 2014
Toronto, ON
C-DAAP Presents a Royal Canadian Evening
The Canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program (C-DAAP) is a donor-driven program dedicated to supporting and advancing Canada’s junior, young rider and high performance riders.
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July 3, 2014
Cedar Valley, ON
Almost $10,000 Raised at C-DAAP's Dressage Soiree!
Close to $10,000 was raised in support of the Canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program (C-DAAP) at the 'Dressage Soiree' fundraising event held Saturday evening, June 21, during the CDI3* Equivents competition.
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June 30, 2014
Ottawa, ON
Successful European Debut for C-DAAP Grant Recipient Karen Pavicic
Karen Pavicic of Surrey, BC, recently achieved a top three result in the Grand Prix at the CDI4* Achleiten, Austria on June 13, 2014.
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June 18, 2014
Palgrave, ON
Dressage Canada and C-DAAP Luncheon Raises $18,000!
The 'Lunch in the Country' fundraising event, held June 7 during the Grand Prix Freestyle competition at the CDI-W CornerStone Spring Into Dressage in Palgrave, ON, raised close to $18,000 to support the Canadian Dressage Athlete Assistance Program (C-DAAP).
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June 4, 2014
Palgrave, ON
Dressage Canada and C-DAAP invite you to 'Lunch in the Country'!
Join Canadian dressage supporters for a fun-filled day on Saturday, June 7, at the CDI-W CornerStone Spring Into Dressage competition held at the newly re-built Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON.
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