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Financial Advice for Equestrians presented by Kingsview Partners
Thursday September 28, 2023: 4-5 pm The Hope Scott Memorial Room
Kingsview Partners, the presenting sponsor of Dressage at Devon, welcome all to attend an educational discussion and Q & A with a panel of specialists including Radene Gordon-Beck, MBA, CIMA®, CPWA®, RMA, Partner Wealth Manager of Kingsview Partners, representative of Raymond James Trust Department, and Accountant, Brenda Shay Duska of Shay Duska & Company, CPA, MT, Member AICPA, PICPA and co-author of Accounting Ethics.
Free to attend with Thursday General Admission. Please note registration online is required. Beer, wine, and light hors d’oeuvres will be served to attendees, who will also have the chance to win Special Giveaways (must be present and registered to win).
Ever wonder if you’re handling your equestrian business correctly? Have you figured out how to plan for the purchase of your next Grand Prix horse or maybe your retirement? This is your opportunity to ask those questions. Radene Gordon Beck, a lifelong horsewoman, Wealth Manager, and Financial Advisor, will be sponsoring this special event that takes place right before the NorCordia Dressage at Devon Master Class.
NorCordia Dressage at Devon 2023 Master Class Presented by Running ‘S’ Equine Veterinary Services with Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour
Thursday, September 28th from 6:30-9:30pm, Dressage at Devon is thrilled to present the NorCordia Dressage at Devon 2023 Master Class presented by Running ‘S’ Equine Veterinary Services with World No. 2 and Danish Olympian Catherine Landrum-Dufour. The Master Class is an educational event for spectators with Catherine sharing her training theory, methodology in developing horses to the international level and riding advice for the hand-selected high performance demo riders. Catherine is sure to inspire, inform and ignite the passion to become a better partner and trainer to the horse you ride.
Mary Phelps with Markel Insurance Bundts and Bubbles Master Class Reception Presented by HorseFlight
Following the Master Class, a special reception will be held for guests to mix and mingle with Master Class riders and meet Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour while enjoying delicious Bundt cakes and bubbly prosecco. All attendees are eligible to win a $1,000 HorseFlight voucher. Space is limited for this event so do not wait to get your online ticket!
Riders Runway Reception Friday, September 29th, 4-5:30 pm at the Uniqcorn Exceptionnel Fall Festival Boutique [Booth 20]
Enjoy wine and refreshments, Canapés, and the exciting reveal of the Exclusive Catherine Haddad Capsule Collection. Meet and talk to FEI World Cup Finalist, International Grand Prix rider, and Master Class rider/sponsor Catherine Haddad of NorCordia as well as Uniqcorn Bespoke spokesperson Christian Garweg. Enjoy a glass, great conversation, and find inspiration for your next favorite outfit.
FALL FESTIVAL: SHOPPING
Highly regarded by many as the “Best Horse Show Shopping Experience” in the nation, the Fall Festival is home to a collection of specialty vendors in a boutique setting. The perfect place to start, or even potentially finish your holiday shopping, the Fall Festival offers everything from all things horse and rider to apparel (not just for riders), fine art, sculpture, unique jewelry, chocolate, and natural drink mixers, to any kind of Dressage at Devon souvenir you could ever want. On Tuesday, September 26th, 5-7 pm, all are welcome to enjoy a Shop, Sip and Stroll Vendor Preview Party. A special thank you in advance to our select vendors who will be donating a portion of their sale proceeds from the Shop, Sip, and Stroll to help support Dressage at Devon.
FALL FESTIVAL: FOOD
There is fashion, there is fun, and then there is the food. Boasting an honor of similar magnitude to the shopping experience at the Fall Festival, the food is not to be missed and has been deemed by competitors nationwide as some of the “Best Food on the Show Circuit.” Offering a variety of delicious food choices as well as custom-made espresso drinks, the food vendors offer the chance to refuel for more shopping or to take a minute to relax. The Pub, centrally located to the boutique shops, is the best place to enjoy a beverage, mingle with friends and make new ones. You won’t miss a moment of the competition as the Pub televisions will provide closed-circuit coverage.
Grier School DRESSAGE EXPLORERS (KIDS) DAY
Dressage at Devon is excited to showcase the Grier School’s Dressage Explorers Day on Sunday, October 1st--it is the ultimate kid’s day! Horse enthusiasts of all ages are welcome to participate in many fun and educational events starting with the Blessing of the Animals. Join us for the Make-N-Take Stick Horse and ride your new Grand Prix stick horse in the Dixon Oval Centerline ride with ribbons for all. The Barn Day Spirit Competition with the theme of Dancin’ in the Dixon will feature numerous horse groups, including Pony Club and the Montgomery County 4H, who will organize the Model Horse Competition. Dressage Explorers Day will also host a variety of educational opportunities. The University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center will allow kids of all ages to ‘Meet a Vet & Vet Tech’ and provide valuable information on what it’s like to be a vet, and the path to a career in Equine Veterinary Medicine. Check out the Dressage at Devon webpage for a list of exhibitors and latest updates.
Hilary Clayton Biomechanics Seminar
Thursday September 28th, "Training Your Eye to Evaluate the Horse’s Biomechanics” with Dr. Hilary Clayton BVMS, PhD, Dipl. ACVSMR, FRCVS
This state-of-the-art lecture offers USDF University Credits and will focus on training your eye to evaluate a horse’s biomechanics with a lecture format and live stream footage of the show. Tickets are available on the website.
The Dressage at Devon Forum is Back!
Wednesday, September 27th, New Bolton Center experts will present a two-hour evening lecture from 7-9 pm on the showgrounds. The presenters will be speaking on two exciting and groundbreaking topics:
- “What is Equine Degenerative Myeloencephalopathy (EDM)? Find out what we're learning from head to tail.” Presented by: Sarah F. Colmer, VMD, DACVIM-LA Neurology Fellow, New Bolton Center, Amy Johnson, DVM, DACVIM-LA, DACVIM-Neurology, and Marilyn M. Simpson Associate Professor of Equine Medicine Section/Service Chief, Internal Medicine and Ophthalmology.
- “Want to compete your mare and breed her too? Learn the Ins and Outs of ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection)!” Presented by: Tamara Dobbie, DVM, DACT Associate Professor, New Bolton Center, and Katrin Hinrichs, DVM, PhD, DACT Henry Werner Professor of Equine Medicine Chair, Department of Clinical Studies – New Bolton Center.
This event is free to attend with General Admission; please reserve your seat by registering online on the Special Events page on the website.
“Positive Reinforcement for Dressage Horses” Presented by: Shawna Karrasch
Friday, September 29th, from noon-3 pm.
Karrasch’s highly successful training techniques have been proven to improve the performance of many species, and she is excited to expand the tools riders have for training dressage horses in harmony. This event is free to attend with General Admission; please reserve your seat by registering online on the Special Events page on the website.
DRESSAGE AT DEVON DANCE OFF
Elite Grand Prix dressage riders “battling” to live music will be sure to bring new meaning to competing under the lights in the Dixon Oval! Imagine a head-to-head breakdancing competition – for horses. Horse and rider combinations will dual against one another to contemporary, LIVE music, with a panel of celebrity judges providing numerical marks and live commentary to determine the victor. Each round will result in a winner who will proceed to a one-tempi challenge, which will determine our 2023 Dance Off Champion. Unofficial spectator judging will also be offered, so you can benchmark the crowd’s marks vs those given by the four-person judging panel of equestrian stars and non-equestrian celebrities.
Dressage at Devon HAT DAY
Calling all Fashionistas! Bring your creative flare, put on your best “show day” hat, and come enjoy the fun of Dressage at Devon’s Hat Day on Friday, September 29th, at lunchtime. Those voted to have the best hats and the best outfits of the day shall be crowned the winners. All ages are welcome to participate.
SHOPPIN’ IN THE USA
Presented by Horses 4 Your Consideration
Thursday, September 28th, Shoppin’ in the USA, presented by Horses 4 Your Consideration takes the main stage in the Dixon Oval at the lunch break. Spectators are treated to a ringside view and presentation by top US breeders showcasing select sale horses. Program participation is only open to horses competing at Dressage at Devon. For more information, please visit dressageatdevon.org.