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W e l c o m e T o d r e S S a g e a T d e v o n Breed Division Performance Division Sept. 27, 28, & 29 Sept. 29 & 30, October 1 & 2 Dressage at Devon, a PA non-profit corporation, would like to welcome you to our 42 nd competition. Dressage at Devon, the highest rated international dressage competition held outside of Europe combines world class international dressage and one of the world's few complete sport horse breed show with the family fun of an International Fall Festival. We are proud to be an official qualifying competition for the 2017 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championship, the 2017 USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship, 2017 AGCO/USEF Junior and Young Rider Dressage National Championships and the 2017 Young Adult 'Brentina Cup' Dressage National Championship. We also are a qualifying competition and the series final for the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders Championship East Coast Series. In addition, we are hosting the 14 th annual Born in the USA Breeders Awards. All competitions are FEI, USEF and USDF recognized. We are also pleased to present the amazing white stallions of the Tempel Lipizzans with in-hand and mounted exhibitions featuring movements such as the levade, courbette, capriole and the group presentation called quadrille. These beautiful horses are descendants of the horses threatened by numerous wars. In the 1700s the horses were moved three times during the Napoleonic Wars. During WWI they were moved again and divided between Italy and Austria. At that time there were only 208 Lipizzans known to be in existence. Once again their existence was threatened when they were moved to Czechoslovakia and directly in the path of the Russian army during WWII. To protect them destruction, US General George Patton lead the Second Cavalry behind enemy lines to guard the horses, thus saving the breed. In 1955 the herd was returned to the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. Tempel Lipizzans began in 1958 when Tempel and Esther Smith imported 20 Lipizzans from the Austrian stud in Piber. Wow! Talk about tradition! The Festival Area is famous for its culinary offerings, voted "best food on the show circuit" by competitors and spectators who can enjoy the many options from soup to nuts. Relax in "The Pub at Devon" with its closed circuit coverage of the competition or take your refreshments to one of the outdoor seating areas. Want to learn more about dressage? Keep up with what's happening by listening in with "Dressage with the Experts" which includes live commentary from international judges, riders, and trainers and the inside scoop for shopping and special events. Don't forget to browse the many boutiques and shops offering a host of product for the horse and rider. There are also products to be found for those who aren't part of the 'horsey set'. You'll find everything from apparel and tack to fine art, jewelry, antiques, pottery, home décor and gifts. Don't forget the Dressage at Devon gift shop for your show souvenir. Start your holiday shopping here. We sincerely thank you for joining us and hope your visit to Dressage at Devon is enjoyable. The Board of Directors and Committee of Dressage at Devon 4