July 26, 2005 – Blainville, Quebec – Dressage fans will have the opportunity to view the Olympic sport on television with the broadcast of the ‘Casino de Montreal’ Freestyle Extravaganza, held as part of the CDI***-W Blainville Dressage International in Blainville, Quebec.

French sports station RDS will air the one-hour program on Friday, August 5 at 5 p.m. and again on Sunday, August 14 at 1 p.m. The English broadcast will be on Global Television (Ontario and Quebec only) on Sunday, August 14 at 2 p.m. Please check your local listings in case of scheduling changes.

At the 2005 edition of the ‘Casino de Montreal’ Freestyle Extravaganza’, hometown favourite Evi Strasser, who hails from Ste-Adele located just 30 minutes north of Blainville, celebrated her first victory in the annual event. Strasser earned an incredible score of 74.525% riding Quantum Tyme.

In the Intermediaire Freestyle, Canadian Olympian Tom Dvorak successfully defended his title riding Beaumarchais after posting the winning score of 74.475%.

Each year, the Blainville Dressage Classic’s four days of international dressage competition culminates on Saturday evening with the wildly popular ‘Casino de Montreal’ Freestyle Extravaganza. Similar to figure skating freestyle competition in that athletes choreograph required movements to the music of their choice, the Freestyle Extravaganza offers a sold-out crowd of 3,000 spectators an opportunity to witness dressage sport at its best. Anyone who missed seeing the majestic performances of horse and rider dancing in unison at Blainville will have the opportunity to watch it on television!

Sanctioned by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the CDI***-W Blainville Dressage International took place from June 29 to July 2 at Blainville Equestrian Park located in the heart of Blainville, QC. Over 200 horses competed for $20,000 in prize money at this year’s international event, which is Canada’s longest running World Cup Qualifier.

For more information, please visit www.classiqueblainville.com or contact Blainville International at tel: (450) 434-8202, e-mail: classiqueblainville@videotron.ca.