September 2024 Issue

EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN September 2024 Page 13 Tell our advertisers you found them in East Coast Equestrian! Presennd by Western Horse Sale Planned for Gladstone, NJ A tradition at Devon, PA since 1975, Dressage at Devon has offered a unique blend of top competitors, horses, trainers and judges from across the continent and around the globe in one of the highest-rated international dressage com- petitions in the country. With something for competitors and spectators alike, this year Lynn Palm will add to the education- al lineup with a presentation sponsored by Smartpak about one of the fastest growing areas of the equine world-Western Dressage. On Thursday September 26, Palm will give newcomers to Western Dressage the opportu- nity to learn the most basic and enthusiasts already involved with the sport the chance to explore nuances in training and competition presentation. Cov- ering topics from riding tests with accuracy to showing cor- rect gaits and movements within the levels, there is something for everyone. Following Palm’s presentation is the Masterclass with Brett Parbery where a western dressage rider joins the lineup. Palm is a past presenter at the 2010 World Equestrian Games Equine Village and the 2017 FEI World Cup Dressage Showcase. She feels that “an- other international venue where Western Dressage can be shared among so many equestrians is a wonderful opportunity for the sport.” Doors open at 8:30 am in the Hope Scott Memorial Room for the seminar beginning at 9 am and running through 11:30 am. After a short lunch break, the day’s activities resume from 1:30-3:00 followed by the Mas- terclass at 6:00 pm. To purchase tickets for Discover Western Dressage with Lynn Palm, use this link https:// bit.ly/4fuSet5. For more infor- mation about Dressage at Devon, visit dressageatdevon,org. Nothing represents the romance of the American West as completely as the western horse. Long respected as brave, hardy and well rounded, their spirit lives on today. Best of the West Horses will bring experienced, trustworthy, fancy trained horses, available for sale, to Hamilton Farm in Gladstone, NJ September 25-28. A total of 49 horses, includ- ing 1 mule and one mini donkey, will be sold. Each horse comes with documentation of vaccina- tions, a certificate of soundness from a certified veterinarian and 5 days of complimentary mor- tality insurance. Horses begin to arrive Wednesday, September 25 and test ride appointments are available September 25 and 26. A weekend of western festivities begins Friday, September 27 with tradeshow shopping, a full preview of sale horses, buyer social and Pitchfork Fondue dinner. On Saturday, September 28, tradeshow shopping continues along with an abbreviated pre- view. The Best of the West Horse Sale follows. Reserved seats are available. Shop the horses at bestof thewesthorses.com , call the consignors to make appoint- ments for test rides. Best of the West specializes in making the bidding process seamless for new buyers and will also help arrange transportation after the sale. More information and horses for sale are at bestoft- hewesthorses.com . If you have questions about the sale, the sale director, Ike Sankey, can be reached at 406.671.7238. For daily updates, follow Best of the West Horses on Instagram and Facebook. Western Dressage Clinic to be Held at Dressage at Devon