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54 h i g h l i g h T S o f 2 0 1 5 Each year Dressage at Devon plans new and interesting activities and events for audiences of all ages. Here is an overview of the highlights from 2015 DAD and USDF Launch NEW Youth Dressage Sport Horse Breeder/Handler Seminar – Dressage at Devon and the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) have partnered to create a new sport horse seminar created to familiarize the younger generation with the dressage sport horse industry. The seminar will be held over two days, September 26-27 at Dressage at Devon, and will consist of classroom and practical handling sessions, along with the opportunity to observe competition classes and practice judging. "Developed by the USDF Sport Horse Committee, this program is oriented toward youth with an interest in sport horse breeding. We are so excited that Dressage at Devon has offered to help us kick off our first program this fall, to familiarize youth with the breeding and showing of dressage prospects and breeding stock," stated Kristi Wysocki, USDF Sport Horse Committee Chair. Dressage at Devon increases CDI Prize Money to $40,000 for 40th Anniversary Show - Dressage at Devon increased the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle prize money to $15,000 at the 2015 show - bringing the CDI total to $40,000 in honor of the 40th Anniversary. Mule Class - A mule is sired by a mule is part donkey (sire) and part horse (dam) – often combining the best of each according to many of their owners and riders. Barn Tour - Tour a real show barn! Go behind the scenes with a groom and learn what it takes to get these magnificent horses ready for a show. Dressage Explorers Day – A day filled with activities and events for children, youth and young adults. From a stick horse competition to a scavenger hunt, there are activities for all ages. Tempel Lipizzans Performance - These magnificent horses are known for their proud bearing, elegant gait, superior intelligence and enduring strength. Dressage at Devon hosted this team of talented riders and amazing horses, showcasing classical horsemanship. A Meet-N-Greet with trainer and horses followed the final Sunday performance. The M oves "Airs above the ground" are the spectacular dressage movements made famous by the Lipizzans. These include: • The Levade: A horse raises up both front legs, standing at a 30 degree angle, entirely on its hindlegs in a controlled form that requires a great deal of hindquarter strength. • The Courbette: a movement where the horse balances on its hind legs and then essentially "hops," jumping with the forelegs off the ground and hind legs together. • The Capriole: a jump in place where the stallion leaps into the air, tucking his forelegs under himself, and kicks out with this hind legs at the top of the jump. • Pas de deux, Trois and Quatre movements in which two, three and four mirror-image stallions working in perfect synchronization. In 2016, there will be exciting new activities and events planned for all in attendance! this hind legs at the top of the jump. Pas de deux, Trois and Quatre three and four mirror-image Dressage at Devon 2016 • Highlights ©Hoofprints.com