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The Delaware Valley Combined Training Association (DVCTA) Quadrille will present a Tribute to the Red, White, and Blue on Sunday, October 2nd at Dressage at Devon (DAD) during the lunch performance break. “The Quad Squad will honor the heroes of September 11th and pay tribute to the first responders who keep us safer every day,” said Anne Miller of the DVCTA.

Above: The Quad Squad at a performance. (Source: DVCTA’s Facebook page)

Sunday’s quadrille will consist of 12 horses and riders plus three mounted flag bearers executing intricate patterns in the historic Dixon Oval. Each rider on the Quad Squad is a member of DVCTA and gives countless hours to practice and perform with the team. The Quad Squad is sponsored by Unionville Equine Associates of Oxford, PA, enabling the team to purchase new costumes for their performance.

The DVCTA and DAD have a long history, dating back to 1975 when Dressage at Devon was born. This year will be the fifth year that the DVCTA Quadrille has performed at DAD.

“Quadrille riding is all about synchrony, spacing and alignment,” added Miller. “The patterns and performances are the result of the dedication of the riders and both horses and their riders love it!”

In addition to the Quadrille, Sunday will feature fine dressage performances as well as the Fall Festival with boutique shopping and great food, special exhibitions by the Tempel Lippizans, and the Dressage Explorers program with activities for the younger set.