Alice Tarjan and Serenade MF won the CDI-W Grand Prix Freestyle at Dressage at Devon in 2022. Credit: Phelps, Grace Zalewski
As Dressage at Devon prepares for its 48th installment of one of the most beloved dressage shows and USEF Heritage Competitions in the country, the team who reinvents the “magic” of the event each year, has stepped up to the plate in 2023 to offer one of their most exciting, action-packed events to date.
Keeping with the original mission of the Delaware Valley Combined Training Association or “DVCTA” of which Dressage at Devon “DaD” was born, the show to this day strives to offer dressage enthusiasts and Devon locals alike six action-packed days of competition, camaraderie, and of course education of the sport and art of dressage.
When the Dressage at Devon Box Office welcomes spectators and exhibitors to the historic Devon show grounds on Tuesday, September 26, they can expect to be a part of the tradition of the show with the familiar favorites and cornerstones of the event as well as be delighted by unique, new additions.
While Dressage at Devon revolves heavily around the elite level competition, each day at DaD is so much more than just a horse show. With some of the best shopping in the equestrian industry with the highly anticipated Fall Festival, to educational seminars and lectures with the leaders in the industry, to a day just for kids and some of the most FUN to be had in the sport of Dressage in the U.S., Dressage at Devon is a playground for horse lovers.
For the past 48 years, the team of incredible volunteers and forward-thinking minds have always managed to hone the show to be better and better each year to keep the “magic” of Dressage at Devon alive, and this year is no exception. Feel the electricity of the Dixon Oval for yourself this year and make memories with the whole family.
Continue reading to see all the exciting events scheduled for this year from Tuesday, September 26 to Sunday, October 1, 2023. On behalf of the entire Dressage at Devon team, we cannot wait to make more magical memories with you this year.
Dressage at Devon Show Information
A world-renowned dressage competition, Dressage at Devon will again welcome top international horses, riders, breeders, owners, trainers and judges during its 48th installment.
Dressage at Devon is recognized by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) as a USEF Heritage Competition. Over 48 years, the show has consistently highlighted top dressage horses and competitors and is proud to have been the qualifying event for riders to represent the United States in international competition. Dressage at Devon embraces education and offers numerous lectures led by world-class experts in all things horses: training, horsemanship, horse health and youth education clinics.
The Magic Under the Lights Creates an Energy Akin to a European Competition
In addition to being an FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final Qualifier, Dressage at Devon is also a qualifying event for the following finals: 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships, 2024 USEF Children Dressage National Championship, 2024 USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship, 2024 USEF Junior and Young Rider Dressage National Championships, 2024 USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup Dressage National Championship, 2024 USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship, and 2024 USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship. The Dressage at Devon Breed Division serves as both a USDF Breeders Championship Qualifier and a USDFBC East Coast Series Final Qualifier.