Devon, PA—In early 2008, Dressage at Devon donated $70,000 to Thorncroft Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Inc. The proceeds were from the 2007 Dressage at Devon show. Since 1991, Dressage at Devon has raised more than $1,070,000 for Thorncroft. Located in Malvern, PA, Thorncroft is one of the oldest and largest therapeutic riding facilities in the nation. Thorncroft helps the disabled to improve balance, circulation, muscle tone, and concentration, while enhancing self-esteem.

Sallie Dixon, Director of Operations at Thorncroft, was thrilled with the donation. "This year, for the first time in our 39 year history, the operating budget for the farm will exceed the $1,000,000 mark. These funds will be tremendously helpful." The donation is substantial enough to almost completely cover the $85,500 scholarship budget for 2008 which will serve over 85 special needs students. Dixon adds, "To date Thorncroft has never turned away a student for lack of funding and thanks to donations such at this from Dressage at Devon, the Farm will be able to continue this practice."

Dressage at Devon, a non-profit corporation, is one of the largest and most prestigious equestrian events in North America. In September, Dressage at Devon brings top competitors, horses, trainers and judges from across the continent and around the globe together for one of the highest-rated international dressage competitions and the most complete breed show outside of Europe. This year, the 34th annual Dressage at Devon Horse Show, Horseworld Ltd. and DressageClinic.com, have come together as the Presenting Sponsor for the show which will be held September 23rd through 28th at the Devon Horse Show grounds in Devon, Pennsylvania. Dressage is an ancient equestrian discipline and the fastest growing equestrian sport in the USA today. It has been called poetry in motion and ballet on horseback. More than 700 horses are expected to compete with an anticipated 35,000 spectators. For more information visit www.dressageatdevon.org.

Photo caption: Dressage at Devon trots out some big bucks for Thorncroft. Presenting the donation on behalf of the Dressage at Devon committee are Board of Director members, from left, Dr. Eileen Johnston of Berwyn, Nan Demchur of West Chester, and John Henderson of Drexel Hill. Receiving the check is Saunders Dixon, Director of Thorncroft. Caroline Augenblick, 11, of Bryn Mawr looks on from the back of 21-year-old Boing who has been working with Thorncroft for a decade.

The 34th Annual Dressage at Devon Horse Show takes place on the Devon Horse Show Grounds in Devon, PA., September 23rd through 28th and benefits Thorncroft Therapeutic Horseback Riding Inc. For more information, http://www.dressageatdevon.org/.

About Dressage at Devon
Dressage at Devon is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and was founded by the Delaware Valley Combined Training Association. The six-day event attracts more than 700 horses and 35,000 spectators each year. Dressage at Devon benefits Thorncroft Therapeutic Horseback Riding Inc., the oldest and largest therapeutic riding program in the nation.

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