DRESSAGE AT DEVON - EXPLORERS DAY FOR KIDS, SPONSORED BY THE GRIER SCHOOL








Dressage at Devon September 26 - October 1, 2023 - Bring the kids any day, but especially on Sunday, October 1st, when they can join the Dressage Explorers and make their own stick horse to ride down the centerline in the Dixon Oval, join the selfie-scavenger hunt with prizes, and see the exhibitions. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS All times are approximate and subject to change due to weather or horse show schedule. 10:00 Day officially starts with a Blessing of the Animals – location will be announced 10:00 Model Horse show starts 10:00 – 1:00 Various exhibitions, meet-n-greets – near the Dressage Explorers tent 10:30 Make-N-Take Stick Horse tent open 10:30 – 1:00 Trick or Treating in the Fall Festival vendor area 12:00 Make-N-Take Stick Horse tent close 12:00 Centerline Ride in the Dixon Oval 12:30 Barn Day groups gather for final judging 12:30 Model Horse show judging complete. Before 1:00 – Barn Day Contest & Model Horse Winner awards – location will be announced. DRESSAGE EXPLORER EXHIBITION LIST Blessing of the Animals sponsored by Sugartown Veterinary Hospital, Blue Bell Veterinary Center, Newtown Square Veterinary Hospital in the Dixon Oval at ~10 AM The Grier School – Visit with representatives of the Grier School, presenting sponsor of Dressage Explorers, and learn about their academic and riding opportunities. The Barn at Spring Brook – An animal sanctuary and therapy program for children. Work to Ride – A riding/polo club for kids located in Philadelphia. Info booth and riders meet-n-greet. All4Paws Rescue – Stop by the table set up near the Committee stand. Montgomery County 4-H Tiny Trotters – A youth horse club. Info booth and rider meet-n-greet. Pony Club – A youth horse club. Info booth and rider meet-n-greet. Berks County 4-H – A youth horse club. Info booth and rider meet-n-greet. Kimberly & Company – Face Painting Special Equestrians – A therapeutic riding program presenting the Pony Kissing Booth. Dressage 4 Kids (D4K) -Info booth, riders meet-n-greet, test ride discussion. USDF Young Rider – Info booth, riders meet-n-greet. Lauren Annett (USEF “r” Dressage Judge, USDF “r” Western Dressage Judge and USDF Silver and Bronze Medalist )will be there with her Friesian cross horse for petting and to answer questions about the breed. Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) – A youth horse club. Info booth, riders meet-n-greet. Delaware Valley University & Centenary College – Info booths Ryerss Farm – The country’s oldest non-profit organization of its kind, dedicated to providing a comfortable retirement for horses. New Bolton Center Vet Truck/Meet the Vet & Vet Tech and Talk about the path to vet school. Montgomery County 4H Model Horse Show for Ages 6-18 – The model horse display and competition will take place in the Picnic Grove (near the pub).



Location: Devon Horse Show Grounds - 23 Dorset Rd, Devon, PA 19333 

This event is appropriate for All Ages

 Cost: Prices vary by age and day. Kids age 3 and under are free!