September 2024 Issue

Page 4 September 2024 EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN FEATURED 2024 EVENTS Aged to Perfection: A Day of Dressage, Shopping, and Savories “Senior Day” Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | All day Dressage at Devon invites our senior crowd to enjoy discounted admission for 65+ attendees, and encourag- es them to upgrade to the “Aged to Perfection Package” which includes: A delightful box lunch in our exclusive box seats while watching the breed show events unfold from a prime vantage point, explore over 50 vendors and participate in vendor bingo for a chance to bring home some amazing finds, as well as delve deeper into the history and activities of Dressage at Devon with an enlightening afternoon lecture. Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon Masterclass with Brett Parbery Thursday, September 26, 2024 | Evening Dressage at Devon is thrilled to announce Australian Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer, Brett Parbery as the 2024 Masterclass presenter! Join us for this highly anticipated event on Thursday, September 26th. For the past two years, Dressage at Devon (DaD) has been one of the few venues in North America to host a Masterclass, and the 2024 installation is sure to be as exciting as past presentations! This event will not be broadcast on our live stream and is a separately ticketed event. Tickets can be purchased at dressageatdevon.org/box-office. The event starts at 6 PM, please arrive early to get to your seat. Freestyle Weekend Friday to Sunday, September 27 - 29, 2024 Gear up for a weekend of fun, freestyle competition kicking off on Friday, September 27th with the Dressage at Devon Dance Off presented by RDSAutomotive Group . Horse and rider combinations will duel against one another to contemporary, LIVE music, with a panel of celebrity judges providing live commentary to determine the victor. The battle will consist of two rounds. Each round of battle will result in a winner who comes back for a final round, which will determine our 2024 Dance Off champion. The action continues on Saturday with the FEI Dressage World Cup™ qualifier, the CDI-WGrand Prix Freestyle sponsored by Kingsview Partners . The world’s best riders will showcase their elite freestyle routines in hopes of securing valuable points to compete in the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final held in 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. Competition comes to a close on Sunday, but not before our array of professional, junior, and amateur freestyles including the FEI Intermediate I Freestyle, FEI Junior Freestyle, FEI Young Rider Freestyle, FEI U25 Grand Prix Freestyle, FEI Pony Freestyle, and FEI Intermediate I Freestyle for Amateurs. Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon Grier School Dressage Explorers Day “Kid’s Day” Sunday, September 29, 2024 | All day Sunday is for the kids! Bring the kids any day but especially on Sunday when they can join the Dressage Explorers in an array of fun activities including the beloved stick horse making and riding in the Dixon Oval. Kids and adults alike can make their own stick horse to ride down the centerline in the Dixon Oval. They can also join the selfie-scavenger hunt with prizes, see the multitude of Freestyles in the ring, and go on a trick or treat adventure through the Vendor fair area. Penn Vet New Bolton Center will be on the grounds for a discussion on “Pathways to Veterinary School: Strategies to consider through high school and college!” from 11:00 – 11:30 AM. Then partici- pants can go see all the equipment in a mobile veterinary Unit. This event is free with admission for the day. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon Select Breeders Services Parade of Breeds Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | Afternoon Dressage at Devon is one of the largest breed shows in North America, and exhibitors can expect to see doz- ens of unique breeds in addition to some of the country’s top stallions, mares, and offspring. The Individual breed classes will be held on Tuesday Sept 24th culminating in The Parade of Breeds presented by Select Breeders Services , which takes place at the conclusion of the classes in the late afternoon or evening. The winners of each class are invited back into the Dixon ring as a group to receive a special rosette as the announcer shares a short description of the history or highlights of each breed. Shop, Sip, and Stroll Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | Evening Come and check out the incredible village of vendors that comprise the Fall Festival. Often referred to as the “Best Horse Show Shopping Experience” in the United States, the Fall Festival is home to vendors offering all things horse and rider, as well as fine art, apparel, and more. The vast array of vendors to choose from provides the perfect opportunity to start, or even finish, all of your holiday shopping for everyone on your list. A select group of vendors will open on Tuesday evening for a special first-look party including fun adult beverages. These special vendors also donate a portion of their sales from the Shop, Sip and Stroll to help support Dressage at Devon. Prestige Fashion Show at Dressage at Devon Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | 5:00 - 7:00 PM Come sit at the Dressage at Devon Pub, enjoy a beverage and watch a fashion show from the incredible village of vendors that comprise the Fall Festival and sponsored by Prestige Italia USA. Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon Grand Championship presented by Bred in the USA Syndicate Wednesday, September 25, 2024 | Evening Day 2 of the 2024 qualifying event for the ProElite/USDF Breeders Championship East Coast Series and East Coast Series Championship Final ends with the crowning of the Dressage at Devon Grand Champion presented by Bred in the USA Syndicate. The best of the best from both the Young Horse / Sport Horse Classes and the Mature Horse / Breeding Classes will be invited back to vie for the ultimate title! So Much More Than Just a Horse Show, Dressage at Devon Offers Something for Everyone! (Continued on page 6) Photo by James Abernethy Photography Masterclass Presenter Brett Parbery Dance Off Champion Lauren Sammis Best in Breed Photo by Olivia Airhart, Mane Source Media for Phelps Media Group September 24 - 29 Special Events Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon 2024 Photo credit: Phelps, Emma Miller