September 2022 Issue

The News East Coast Horse Owners Need To Know OUR TH YEAR 1 3 - PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT 280 LANC., PA 17604 Vol. 29 No. 8 September 2022 (Continued on page 29) By Emma Miller Since its inception in 1975, Dressage at Devon has been known for its high-level compe- tition, can’t-miss special events, and magical atmosphere that is unlike anything else in the country. A time-honored tradition that is looking into the future, Dressage at Devon is excited to be introducing new events while still representing the iconic horse show that has been a bucket-list experience for dressage riders around the world for decades. Set at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Grounds in Pennsylvania, the country’s oldest horse show venue at 126 years-old, spectators and exhib- itors alike look forward to con- vening at Devon’s unforgettable blue grandstands year after year. “Dressage at Devon is one of those iconic events that is mem- orable and special for all,” said George Williams, United States Dressage Federation (USDF) President. “We are excited about Dressage at Devon: World-Class Competition and Family Fun in a Magical Devon Setting The USEF Heritage Competition Features an FEI World Cup Qualifier and Large Breed Show innovating and adopting new technologies that in the years to come will enable an even wider audience to experience the magic of this show.” With a truly “european” atmosphere that is both intimate and electric, it is the perfect Michael Bragdell and Quedit Hilltop, both of Hilltop Farm in Colora, MD, won the FEI Short Grand Prix Qualifier and the FEI World Cup Grand Prix Freestyle at Dressage at Devon in 2021. The 49th annual show returns September 27 to October 2 with outstanding performances, exemplary exhibitions, themed parties, and new this year, a masterclass with Olympian Sabine Schut-Kery. Photo credit: Bob Conklin Photography © Hoof Print Images Inside... …and much more! PA state trooper faces charges for ramming loose horse … pg. 20 York County, PA police fundraise for a mounted unit … pg. 24 Real Estate Showcase … pgs. 14-16