Devon, PA (April 22, 2011) – It’s a spring ritual. As pink and white blossoms dapple the trees across the Delaware Valley, preparations move into high speed for the annual International Dressage at Devon (DAD) Horse Show (www.dressageatdevon.org), a premier North American equestrian event, hosting top Olympic equestrians, more than 700 horses and 35,000 spectators annually. The show combines world-class dressage competition and the world’s largest open breed show outside of Europe with international Fall Festival shops, crafts, food and fun for the entire family. Dressage at Devon will take place from September 27 – October 2, 2011 at the Devon Horse Show Grounds, located on US Route 30, in Devon, PA.
The life-blood of this event is its hundreds of volunteers. “Our volunteers make the show happen,” says Lori Kaminski, President/CEO. “Each year, they step forward, knowing that the money we raise will go to help Thorncroft Therapeutic Horseback Riding Inc., the oldest and largest therapeutic riding program in the nation. We are truly grateful for the overwhelming response.”
New This Year
For the horses and their riders who flock to Devon from around the globe, this year, new footing has been added to the Gold Ring, matching it to the high standards set last year in the Dixon Oval.