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Dressage at Devon 2016 Kicks Off in Just 6 Weeks!
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President's Message
Dressage at Devon 2016 promises to be a busy and event-filled week. The USDF Sport Horse Youth Handler/Judge Seminar starts on Monday, September 26. Following the success of last year's inaugural seminar, we're delighted to be a part of the future, helping today's youth become tomorrow's experts.
The education continues with Dressage with the Experts on Saturday and Sunday; and Dressage Explorer's Day on Sunday. Dressage with the Experts allows spectators to listen to expert commentary real-time as they are watching the competition. Dressage Explorer's Day offers our younger attendees a fun and educational look at our sport. Read on for more information about both programs.
Combined with the Two Tempi Challenge, performances by the Tempel Lipizzans, great food, shopping, the largest breed show in the US and 4 days of world class competition - we have a busy week planned and we're looking forward to having you join us for Dressage at Devon 2016.
Warmly,
Lori
Kaminski
Dressage at Devon
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You may remember the weather at Dressage at Devon 2015 - but do you remember this?
This beautiful video will make you forget it rained!
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Dressage At Devon
Video
is from The Equestrians, an entertainment series that will integrate equestrian sponsors, venues, fashion, and lifestyle. To learn more, visit TheQuestProductions.com
Music is Concerto No. 1 in G Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 26 III, Finale, by Max Bruch.
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Important Info for Competitors
Close Date: September 1
New Rules for 2016
Effective 12/1/2015, horses entering the show grounds must be accompanied by documentation of Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Virus (Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations withing 6 months prior to entering the stables. Horses not in compliance with this rule may be required to leave the grounds upon request by Competition Management.
Helmets are required for all handlers, assistant handlers and whip assistants of any age in in-hand classes at breed shows.(DR206.6)
For Online Entries click HERE.
Breed Show
Breed Show Judges:
Christal Carlson (R-WA), Lilo Fore (R-CA), Renee Johnson (r-CA), Debbie
Riehl-Rodriguez (R-CO)
New for 2016 - Dressage at Devon is hosting a Materiale Championship as part of the Dressage Sport Horse Breeding Championships. There will be classes for 3 year-olds and for 4 & 5 year-olds. Horses can qualify with one score of 72% or higher in any Materiale class in a DSHB or licensed dressage competition.
Performance Show
Performance Show Judges:
Lilo Fore (USA), Mary Seefried (AUS), Eduard De Wolff Van Westerrode (NED), Janet Foy (USA), Clive Halsall (GBR),
Sandra Hotz (USA), Jeanne McDonald (USA), Alban Tissot (FRA), Lois Yukins (USA), Cesar Torrente (COL)
New for 2016
A new class for Amateurs. A musical freestyle class at Intermediare I has been added this year. The class will be held on Sunday, October 2.
Ponies Rule! Pony classes are part of the CDI for 2016. Classes include FEI Pony Team Test, FEI Pony Individual Test, and FEI Pony Freestyle.
A Place to Lay Your Weary Head. After a long day riding, shopping, eating and generally having a great time, you'll want to catch some quality shut-eye to be ready to come back and do it all again the next day. Click
here to check out hotels with competitor rates for the show.
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Tickets available online!
The Main Grandstand it sold out, but there are still good seats available in the East Grandstands. Our Grand Prix ticket package is a cost effective way to enjoy three days of world class dressage. Click
HERE to order your tickets now.
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Dressage at Devon is pleased to welcome Brook Ledge Horse Transportation as a new Gold Sponsor.
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Brook Ledge will be handling the transportation of the Tempel Lipizzan stallions to and from Dressage at Devon
for their performances Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, September 30 through October 2.
There is just enough time to get an ad in the Dressage at Devon program, space reservation is due by August 20!
To view the 2015 DAD program click HERE. For tickets click HERE.
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Volunteers - Have you signed up?
Dressage at Devon 2016 will be here before we know it! As you know, the only way we can make it happen is with your help! Please consider volunteering for a few hours or a few days!
We've made it easier than ever for you to sign up - just click
here
for the form.
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Noble Outfitters Wine and Cheese Party
You are cordially invited to attend Wine & Cheese night at In the Stirrup, at Dressage at Devon. Stop by to view the brand new Fall 2016 Noble Outfitters Collection.
Noble Outfitters, who will be providing jackets and sweatshirts to our volunteers and staff, like to say they are creating trends, rather than following them.
Their mission statement, "Create products that exceed the needs of customers with quality and function, while delivering exceptional value", says it all.
From their 100% waterproof MUDS Boots to their Equinessential
Tote, Noble Outfitters provide innovative items today, that will still be treasured tomorrow. Visit them online at
NobleOutfitters.com
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Shop Till You.....
We don't want you to drop, but we do have some great shopping! Check out a list of our vendors
HERE.
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Born in the USA
You are cordially invited to join Dressage at Devon in becoming a sponsor of the Born in the USA Breeders Awards.
Born in the USA is the only awards program of its kind in the country. It was developed
to recognize and reward the achievements of sport horse breeders in the United States.
Awards are calculated from scores received in the open breed and Materiale classes at
Dressage at Devon on September 27 and 28.
The overwhelming generosity of sponsors from all over the US
have made it possible to award over $70,000 in prize money to the owners and breeders of exceptional
sport horses since the program began in 2003.
All sponsors are invited to participate in the awards ceremony held Wednesday evening September 28th in the Dixon Oval and to join the Dressage at Devon Committee for a wine and cheese reception immediately following the ceremony.
Many levels of sponsorship are available. We hope you'll join us in celebrating the
success of our Born in the USA horses, their breeders and owners.
For more information about Born in the USA please contact Melanie
Sloyer at
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Got Akhal-Teke? We do!
Dressage at Devon is pleased to announce that
American Saddlebred and
Akhal-Teke classes will be held in the Breed Show. The
Thoroughbred class this year is being sponsored by Dressage at Devon. For more information on the breed show,
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DAD Partners with The Dressage Foundation for the Two-Tempi Challenge.
The Two-Tempi Challenge is an all around good time. Riders, trainers, and horses get to showcase their talent, spectators have a great experience, and proceeds go to The Dressage Foundation grants and programs.
Last year's national Two-Tempi Challenge winner performed 130 two-tempis! Don't miss out on the fun! The event will be held at Dressage at Devon on Friday during a break in the Grand Prix class.
You can find more information about the Two-Temi Challenge by clicking here.
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Educational Opportunities at DAD 2016!
Dressage at Devon is please
to announce that the USDF Sport Horse Youth
Handler/Judge Symposium will be returning to DAD on Monday and Tuesday, the 26th and 27th of September.
You don't need to be a Youth to learn from some of the top dressage judges and trainers in the country. Dressage with the Experts offers a chance to listen to expert commentary as you're watching the competition on Saturday and Sunday.
Experts for 2016 are:
- Kem Barbosa, USEF "S" Judge;
- Rebecca Langwost-Barlow, USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist and USDF Certified Instructor through 4th Level;
- Debbie Rodriguez, "S" judge, "r" eventing judge, USDF Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalist.
- Kathy Rowse, USEF "S" judge, USDF "L" faculty, USDF Gold, Silver and Bronze Medalist
- Monica Sinks, USDF Gold Medalist
Dressage Explorer's Day
returns to Dressage at Devon on Sunday, October 2!
Building on the success of the Dressage Explorer's program last year,
this
year will feature has new and expanded activities for young horse lovers.
In addition to a meet and greet with the Tempel Lipizzans, a selfie-scavenger hunt, and, of course, the stick horse class - with the opportunity for "riders" to decorate your own! (Grown ups enjoy Dressage Explorer's Day, too!)
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Tempel Lipizzans Return!
In case you missed the news, the Tempel Lipizzans will be returning to Dressage at Devon this year. Performances will not be livestreamed, so be sure to get your tickets to see them live. Performances will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For more information, click
here, and for our online box office, click
here.
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