DVCTA ran a very successful “Dressage at Fair Hill” show on June 11 and 12, 2011at Fair Hill NRMA, Fair Hill, MD. The USDF/USEF  recognized dressage show drew competitors from the tri-state area as well as many DVCTA members, with competitive rides in two rings from 8 AM until 5 PM on both days. The show was a qualifying competition for The Col. Bengt Ljungquist Memorial Championships and USDF/Great Americal Insurance Group Championships, and was judged by Marilyn Payne ‘S’  and Sarah Schmidt ‘S’.

With thanks to its many local advertisers and sponsors; A&A Photography, Artesian Water,  Blue Waters Farm, Brandywine Valley Veterinary Hospital, Buck run Small Animal Housecall Veterinary Services Center Stage EMS Dansko, Dover Saddlery, Equine Dental Services, Finish Line, Karen Ramsing Bixler, Marden Tree Service,  McIlvaine Excavating, Mercil Mill Carpentry,  Merial, Mrs. Pastures Horse Treats, Oxford and Unionville Feed and Supply,  Perri’s Leather, Rick’s Heritage Saddlery, Sally Lofting Equestrian, Sardella Eye Associates, Sophie Ghedin Photography, Stoltzfus Feed and Supply, and Trevor Sutherland Farrier, $1700.00 in proceeds was donated to the MidAtlantic Horse Rescue.                                                                                                  

In addition, Merial generously donated a  raffle basket which raised $370.00 to support the Boyd Martin Fire Recovery Fund.

DVCTA is delighted to be able to support these two important and needy causes with the proceeds from their show, and grateful for the team of volunteers and show management that worked so hard all weekend.  DVCTA Dressage at Fair Hill appreciates their association with the MidAtlantic Horse Rescue, and its generous sponsor support, both of which helped make the show such a success. And, hopes to build on these relationships in future years.