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2024 Fall Festival Vendors Announced

The kick-off of Kingsview Parnters’ Dressage at Devon means the return of the annual, Fall Festival!

Named as one of the best horse show shopping experiences in the country, the Fall Festival is famous for the variety of vendors and the selection of products for the horse, the rider, and the spectator. This year we have over 50 different vendors and shops, guaranteeing you can find everything from everyday clothing, riding apparel, and tack to fine art, jewelry, antiques, pottery, and exclusive Dressage at Devon souvenirs! Start and maybe even finish your holiday shopping this year at Kingsview Partners’ Dressage at Devon 2024 Fall Festival.

The Fall Festival officially opens the morning of Wednesday, September 25th, but don’t miss out on the annual Shop, Sip and Stroll event on Tuesday, September 24th. Join us from 5:00 – 7:00 PM to sip an adult beverage and shop some of the 2024 vendors early!

A portion of the proceeds from the The Shop, Sip and Stroll event help to support Dressage at Devon. Thank you to our amazing vendors you participate in this year’s exclusive preview!

Check out our full list of vendors below, and learn more about the Fall Festival here.

About 2024 Kingsview Partners’ Dressage at Devon

Dressage at Devon | Purchase Tickets | 2024 Schedule of Events

Albion Saddlemakers 39A Albion Saddles provide the optimum level of performance, comfort and durability, allowing riders perform at their very best.
Arista Equestrian 12 Arista Equestrian continues to set the standard for quality and design with their custom colors and technical materials.
Bemer 7 BEMER – Better Health, Better Life, Better Horse.
Beneath it All 17A At Beneath It All you will find expert bra fitters, with a wide range of styles and extended sizes from 28-46 bands, and up to a P cup. They also carry seamless underwear that disappears under breeches and have lux pajamas to relax in after a long show day!
Best in Class Vibershield 18 Vibershield® is the international leader and pioneering engineer of Organic Vibration Technology/O.V.T.™
Bridget Hanley Studio 9 Unique Original Art, Commissions, Art on Clothing, Gifts and Home Decor.
Bridge Street Chocolates 23 Delicious chocolates!
Bridleberry Leather Tack Company 14 Bridleberry Leather Tack Co. LLC is committed to bringing their customers the highest quality leathers, artesian workmanship, and innovative and classic designs. Elegance. Quality. Craftmanship.
Canter Culture 41 Canter Culture produces innovative equestrian apparel that provides a unique blend of technical functionality, exceptional comfort & unparalleled style, allowing riders to achieve their full potential in the saddle. Canter Culture seamlessly blends style & sport, so all that’s left to do is enjoy the ride.
Chilcote & Richards Ltd. 33 Accessories for self and home.
Chocolate Moonshine 69 Hand turned specialty fudge, hand painted luxury truffle bars, chocolate covered novelties and panned candies! Come in and grab a taste along with some Sipping Chocolate! So good it should be Illegal!!
County Saddlery 38b County Saddles, “The Best for Backs”!
Daily Dose Equine LLC 24 Daily Dose Equine believes that most horse feed is processed, low in nutrition and filled with additives that can lead to health problems. Daily Dose Equine only uses non-GMO ingredients and great nutrition to make whole foods for your horse.  
Der Dau Custom Made Boots and Shoes 101 Over 50 years of experience in creating only the highest quality, personalized and customized boots.  
Double S Construction 70 Custom-built timber frame construction of barns, indoor arenas, storage spaces, garages, pergolas, cabins and more! They customize until your heart’s content.
Dressage Collections 50 Curated selection of products loved by dressage riders.
Dressage at Devon Souvenir Boutique 34 One-of-a-kind Dressage at Devon branded souvenirs!
Dubarry 45 A collection of premium leather country and Marine footwear and clothing.
Elegant Elements by Kelly 42 Elegant Elements by Kelly offers exquisite custom horsehair keepsake and fine equestrian jewelry. Connect with them at 973-370-0133 or visit ElegantElementsByKelly.com and email them at info@elegantelementsbykelly.com.
Duska Art & Photography 20 Custom mugs, tumblers, glass cutting boards, garden flags for your barn, wind spinners and Christmas ornaments. Onsite personalization or stock items available.
Elite Rehab 21 Dr. Kaitlyn Riley PT, DPT, CCRP, CERP, Cert DN, Cert SMT, equine certified, provides adjustments and dry needling and mobilizations [adjustments] for both horses and humans, will be providing these services on site. Please visit her website https://www.eliterehabilitation.net/ for more information.
Equiline America 71 Equiline designs and manufactures a full range of riding apparel, saddles, bridles, horse products and stable accessories, all with particular attention to style, detail, and longevity. Known for quality fabrics, textiles and leather, all Equiline products are designed and sourced in Italy.
F.I.C.S of Maryland 63 Custom solutions for stables and arenas. 
Flutter Eyewear 43/44 Flutter reading glasses bring brilliant clarity to any fine task. Their own collection of elegant reading glasses and reading sunglasses is especially designed for beauty, quality, and comfort. Not your mother’s readers.
Hands In  39 A Ethical Lifestyle Boutique with several fall lines, including alpaca throws and wraps and handloom cotton throws/wraps. Upcycled clutches and some vintage horse jewelry (mostly intaglios).
Human Touch 401/402 For over 40 years, Human Touch has constructed the wellness landscape, building a rich portfolio of high-performance massage chairs, ergonomic zero gravity recliners, and targeted massage products that rejuvenate the mind and body.

Human Touch utilizes the top engineering minds, medical practitioners, world-class athletes, and award-winning design teams to carefully craft groundbreaking products that not only alleviate pain and decrease stress on a daily basis, but also offer an aesthetic appeal that captivates the eye and enhances any space.
Isle Field 31B Isle Field is a lifestyle brand that embraces a love for enduring style and sophisticated craftsmanship. Their mission is to create comfortable and timeless products that surround their customers with a feeling of warmth and elegance.
Impeccable Equerry 22 The most exquisite bespoke riding boots, paddock boots and half chaps, hand crafted in the USA, from the very finest materials sourced ethically from around the world.
International Riding Helmets 66 Wide selection of IRH helmets and Marcel Toulouse tack.
J. Cecile 16 J. Cecile is a small-batch, eco-friendly slow fashion brand of clothing & accessories uniquely designed & created in the USA, the Bahamas and Europe. All collections are exclusively direct to the consumer.
J & E Grill Mfg 201/202 For over 30 years, J&E MFG has been supplying barn owners and builders with superior quality Horse stalls, barn doors, windows, grills, partitions and many more of the components. They pride themselves in building at a high level of quality to ensure that your farm can run as efficiently as possible with minimal to no maintenance costs. Their aluminum sliding doors and Dutch doors are built to outlast your barn, while complementing the appearance, safety, and functionality.
JPC Fine Riding Products 61 Check out great apparel, saddle pads and accessories from Eurostar, HV Polo and Imperial Riding all at great show special pricing.
Kashmir Moon LLC 30 Unique clothing and scarves.
Koffee Time 32 Its Koffee Time provides fresh roasted coffee and espresso drinks as well as frappes, iced coffee and other hand-crafted beverages.
Lilo Leather Goods of Spain 67 Active jewelry and accessories including Spanish leather belts and wallets
LM Boots 29/29a LM Boots offers fully custom-made riding boots.
Les Smoker Woodworking 10 “Forest To Table” products hand crafted from locally sourced lumber into functional art for your kitchen, dining room and home décor. Products produced locally with attention to quality and detail. No mass production from overseas.
Malvern Saddlery 26
Offering curated brands and products featuring the finest selection of equestrian equipment, clothing, and accessories. 
Mrs. Pastures Cookies 41A Nourishing the Bond Between Humans and Horses Since 1986. Mrs. Pastures® Cookies for Horses are a great-tasting, wholesome treat that you can feel good about giving to your horses.
Neighborly Tack 38c Equestrian apparel for everyBODY. We are an inclusive tack shop who support all types of riders with Romfh, Ovation, OneK, Romitelli, Majyk Equipe, Kerrits, Shires and more!
Outback Survival Gear 405/406 We design & manufacture high quality Outdoor & Outback apparel. SlipOn boots, Wax Jackets, Aussie Leather hast and the best leather cleaner Leather Seal!
Prestige Italia USA 68 Prestige Italia has been designing, manufacturing and distributing saddles and riding accessories since 1974. The first company in the district of Vicenza, known worldwide for the art of tanning, Prestige Italia is internationally renowned for the quality and design of its riding products, specifically saddles and leather harnesses. Made in Italy by vocation, prestige Italia combines the ancient know-how of master saddlers with an industrial manufacturing approach, respectful of everyone involved in the production chain.
Romitelli Boots 38A Romitelli boots are crafted with top quality leathers and scrupulous attention to design down to the very last detail, ensuring a remarkable finished product that exudes quality and elegance.
Shawna Karrasch Equine 40A Shawna is a pioneer in the use of Positive Reinforcement Training with horses. She will be lecturing at DAD on Fri, September 27, 2024, from 12 noon until 3PM.  See Schedule for details. Stop by to Chat with her about her books, videos and worldwide travels to teach the concepts of bridge conditioning and positive reinforcement for horses.
Simply Devine  40 Simply Devine is a woman-owned and operated boutique specializing in block print clothing, accessories and decor as well as one of a kind items created from repurposed vintage textiles. Each piece is hand crafted by their skilled artisan partners in India to help you Make Everyday Beautiful!
Snug Pups 31 Dog jackets in a variety of styles, patterns and colors.
Spiritual Healer Clairvoyant Katherine 19a Onsite offering clairvoyant and tarot card readings.  
STX Vans  67B STX Vans revolutionizes the industry with a blend of innovation, a commitment to safety, and luxury, setting the new standard in horse transportation. Assembly at their cutting-edge factory in Wellington, FL. STX Vans are crafted by a highly skilled team trained by their European production facility experts, ensuring the highest standards. 
Sunskaara 35 Specializing in hand-made home goods, apparel, and jewelry.
Sunset Valley Metalcraft LLC 403/404 Custom stall fronts, aluminum barn Doors, horse stalls, and portable horse stalls.
Sycamore Station/Fichtbauer Saddles  25 The Fichtbauer saddle is custom made for both horse and rider and offers the rider a classical balance while the unique tree design offers the horse complete freedom of movement of the shoulder. 
Tempi Design Studio 8 From belt buckles to jewelry, Tempi Design has it all. Tempi Design is also available for custom work.
The Distinguished Rider 64/65 The Distinguished Rider is your connection to all things boots! Expertly designed and fitted, TDR carries brands for all sizes, styles, and budgets. They are proud to offer Kingsley, DeNiro, Chester, The Wide Boot Company and QHP.
The Engraver 62 Complete source of engraved nameplates for all equestrian needs. Featuring the Green Hill Collection of leather and canvas goods, all made in the USA
The Horse of Course 52 Large selection of dressage equipment for both horse and rider.
Tuyet Jewelry 13 Wide variety of handcrafted jewelry for all occasions and tastes.
Vanner House 15 Vanner House Boutique is your new one stop shop for equestrian lifestyle home decor, gifts and more.
VibraTec Plates 16a/17 VibraTec offers a variety of wellness equipment. The vibration plates help with pain relief, increase caloric burn, and improve circulation. We also have heated MediTec massage guns and tens units available. Stop by our shop to experience better health.
World Equestrian Brands 407/408 World Equestrian Brands is dedicated to providing exceptional quality and technical capabilities for both horse and human athletes. Come see what sets them apart! 
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Parking at Dressage at Devon

Parking is available near the Devon Show Grounds with several options depending on when you arrive and how close you want to be.

Attendants will direct spectators on where to park when you arrive. Please allow extra time to walk across the street and into the gates especially during busy evening events Thursday through Saturday nights.

Additional parking is sometimes available in nearby overflow lots. Signs and attendants will guide you if the main lot is full. 

Accessible parking for guests with mobility needs is located close to the entrance gates. Be sure to bring your placard and let the attendants know so they can direct you to the right area.

Street parking around the neighborhood and in designated resident lots is limited. Please follow all posted signs and instructions to avoid being ticketed or towed.

If you are traveling by train or rideshare you can be dropped off right at the front gates on Lancaster Avenue. This can be a great option on busy nights.

Helpful Tips Before You Arrive

Following the Flow of the Week

From Tuesday through Thursday the breed division showcases foals young horses and breeding stock. From Friday through Sunday the performance division features the sport side of dressage including tests that lead up to the Grand Prix.

The Grand Prix Freestyle on Saturday night under the lights is a highlight of the entire week. Freestyles continue through Sunday with additional rides on Saturday afternoon.


How to Read the Competition Schedule

Check the Header
At the top of the sheet you will see:

  • The show name and date (Kingsview Partners Dressage at Devon 2025)
  • The arena name either Wheeler Arena next to the grandstands or Dixon Oval the main arena surrounded by the iconic blue grandstands
  • The judge’s name for that ring

Understand the Columns
The sheet is usually set up as a table with

  • Time when the ride begins
  • Rider name
  • Horse name
  • Test or class such as Prix St Georges or Grand Prix
  • Number on the bridle or saddle pad for identification


Reading the Scores
Dressage tests are scored from 0 to 100. Here’s how to understand what those percentages mean:

  • 60 to 65 percent: A solid test with room for improvement
  • 66 to 70 percent: A strong ride with good flow and expression
  • Above 71 percent: An excellent test with accuracy, harmony and quality of movement

Awards and Breaks
Breaks are noted for judges and ring staff. Awards ceremonies are a celebrated part of the Dressage at Devon tradition so stay to cheer for the winners!

Download a day sheet (coming soon)

See the results (coming soon)


What You Look for in a Dressage Test

hen you watch a test notice the rhythm balance and harmony of horse and rider.

The best rides look effortless as though the horse is dancing on its own. At the higher levels watch for advanced movements such as the piaffe, passage and pirouette. See if you can name the movement. When the ride ends you can view the official results after the test (link coming soon).

You know a rider is doing well when they stay the course of the pattern, don’t break strides for a few steps, when the horse is expressive and free flowing and he rider looks like they aren’t doing anything up there.


Where to Watch

Wheeler Arena

Next to the grandstands. This arena often hosts the breed classes and select performance rides. The rail is open to stand along and gives you an up close view

Dixon Oval

The main arena surrounded by the famous blue grandstands. The atmosphere especially at night is one of a kind. Seating in the Dixon Oval includes paid and reserved box seats or reserved grandstand seats. Some seats may be open if not occupied and you can always ask a staff member if you are unsure. Standing at the rail and on any benches is also an option if you do not have tickets for reserved seating.

Reserved seating is available for featured events.

Watch the Livestream!

Horse Show Etiquette

The shared energy between the crowd and the competitors makes Dressage at Devon one of the most unique shows in North America. It is important to remember that horses are extra sensitive to their surroundings by nature. They are prey animals and even the most highly trained horses can spook or lose focus when they enter a new arena. By following these few things, you help horse and rider partners show their best and you help create an experience for all those around you.

  • Keep your energy steady during the test. Avoid sudden loud noises or big movements right at the rail that might distract a horse.
  • If you are on the rail stand still as the horse passes.

Cheer and clap when a ride is finished especially at the salute. Riders and horses thrive on it here!


Spectator Judging

On Friday and Saturday nights during the Grand Prix classes, spectators are invited to score along with the judges. It’s a fun and interactive way to learn how tests are evaluated.

(Details coming soon)


Events Beyond the Competition

Dressage at Devon is more than a horse show. Throughout the week, you’ll find hands-on experiences, expert lectures, unique exhibitions and family-friendly activities that add to the tradition and energy of the event.

Tuesday
• Parade of Breeds returns to the Dixon Oval, celebrating the beauty and diversity of dressage breeding with commentary and group presentation of class winners

Wednesday
• Shop Sip and Stroll brings after-hours shopping, drinks and music to the Fall Festival vendor area
• Lecture Series begins with educational talks on training, development and breeding

Thursday
• The Masterclass with Ingrid Klimke features Olympic-level insight to six all-star equestrians
• Vendor pop-ups, lectures and special events continue throughout the showgrounds

Friday
• Performance Division continues with qualifying tests, including the Grand Prix level freestyle qualifier
• A Dance-Off featuring top riders going head to head with celebrity breakdancing judges

Saturday
• Grand Prix Freestyle takes center stage under the lights in the Dixon Oval
• Food, shopping and music bring a festival atmosphere

Sunday
• Dressage Explorers Day invites families and kids to enjoy crafts, games and hands-on learning
• Musical Freestyles and Mimosas on the Midway offer a relaxed final day with plenty of riding action

Monday
• Devon Plant Sale takes place near the front gate before show close

View full event schedule


Dressage at Devon Weather

Dress for changing weather. Afternoons can be warm and evenings cool. Bring layers and a jacket for the night events and classes. Wear comfortable shoes since you may walk on gravel or grass and sometimes in mud. Leave umbrellas at home when possible and bring a rain jacket or poncho instead since umbrellas can spook horses. Sometimes they do not but sometimes they do so it is better to plan ahead.


The Community

One of the best parts of Dressage at Devon is the people. The community is welcoming and open. If you have questions about the schedule, the classes or where to go, do not hesitate to ask. Staff, volunteers and even fellow spectators are happy to help you feel at home.

COMING SOON

Check back when the show begins September 23rd 2025.

Why Dressage at Devon?

Dressage at Devon is not just a horse show. It is one of the most prestigious equestrian events in North America, blending high level sport, tradition and community. Each fall the historic Devon Show Grounds in Pennsylvania become the stage where the best dressage riders and horses from the United States and abroad come together.

What Makes it Stand Out

  • Two shows in one: a massive breed division where foals and young horses are showcased and judged, and a performance division where seasoned athletes compete at the highest levels of the sport
  • The highlight of the week is the Grand Prix freestyle on Saturday night, when riders guide their horses through intricate routines set to music under the lights of the Dixon Oval
  • An atmosphere unlike any other dressage event in North America, with packed grandstands, shopping, food and a festival style energy that attracts lifelong fans and first time spectators alike
  • Competing at Dressage at Devon is considered a career milestone, much like playing at Wimbledon or Carnegie Hall

Why the Grand Prix Matters

The pinnacle of dressage is the Grand Prix level, which only a small fraction of riders ever reach. Out of thousands of competitors in the United States, only a few hundred ride at this level each year, and fewer than fifty compete in international Grand Prix classes on American soil.

Dressage at Devon is one of the rare places on the East Coast where spectators can see this elite level up close. Many of the riders who perform here go on to represent the United States at the Olympics, the World Cup Finals and the World Equestrian Games. Winning or even placing at Devon is a once in a lifetime achievement that marks a rider’s career.

Long Story Short

For someone new to the sport, Dressage at Devon is where you go to see the very best. It combines the history of a landmark event with the thrill of top level competition and the welcoming energy of a community gathering. Whether you know horses or not, you leave with the sense that you have witnessed something rare and world class.

Event Schedule
Competition Schedule

What is Dressage?

Dressage is often called the art of horse training, but at its heart it is about partnership. Horse and rider learn to move as one, with the horse responding to the smallest signals so every stride looks effortless.

The word itself comes from the French for “training.” The goal is to bring out a horse’s athletic ability and willingness so that the movements look natural and fluid. To someone new, the best comparison is figure skating on horseback, where strength, precision, and artistry meet in the arena.

The Basics

At its most basic level, dressage teaches a horse to:

  • Respond softly and precisely to the rider’s signals
  • Carry itself in balance
  • Move with rhythm
  • Transition smoothly between gaits

Riders guide with subtle aids from their legs, seat, and hands. To an observer it can look like the horse is dancing on its own.

Dressage in Competition

In the Performance Division, horse and rider perform a set series of movements called a test inside the arena. Judges score each movement on accuracy, balance and harmony.

At the highest levels, horses perform advanced movements such as:

  • Piaffe – a trot in place
  • Passage – an elevated springy trot
  • Pirouettes – controlled turns in place at the canter

These require years of careful training and athleticism, yet the goal remains for it all to appear effortless.

The Breed Division focuses on evaluating foals, young horses, mares and stallions. Horses are judged on conformation, movement and genetic potential. This is often where future dressage stars make their first appearances, giving breeders recognition and offering buyers a chance to see promising horses at the very beginning of their careers.

Competition Levels Explained

Dressage is structured in progressive levels, like school for horse and rider. Each stage adds new skills while building strength and understanding.

  • Introductory and Training Levels
    The foundation stage. Horses show walk, trot, and canter in simple patterns, with a focus on rhythm, relaxation, and obedience.
  • First through Third Level
    Balance and strength begin to develop. Horses show lengthened strides, circles, changes of lead, and lateral work such as leg yields and shoulder-ins.
  • Fourth Level and Prix St. Georges
    Considered advanced. Horses demonstrate flying lead changes, collected gaits, half passes, and pirouettes. This level begins to prepare them for international competition.
  • Intermediaire I and II
    A bridge to the top levels. Horses refine movements like piaffe and passage, and perform more complex sequences of flying changes.
  • Grand Prix
    The Olympic standard. Every transition and step is judged. Horse and rider must demonstrate complete harmony while performing the most demanding movements in the sport.

Why Levels Matter 

The levels are designed to protect both horse and rider. Just as a student cannot skip from basic math to calculus, a horse cannot jump from simple gaits to piaffe.

Progression through the levels:

  • Builds muscle, balance, and suppleness gradually
  • Develops focus and confidence in busy environments
  • Protects the horse from injury or stress
  • Teaches the rider subtle communication and feel

The beauty of dressage lies not only in the freestyles under the lights but in the journey itself. Each level deepens the partnership and proves that patience, trust, and respect create the highest form of art.

Why Dressage at Devon is Important