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The Devon Blog
May. 21, 2009, 04:55 AM
Who's riding? Who's training? What top horses and ponies will be showing? Who are you excited to watch? And most importantly: Devon Fudge, Lemons, Fries, or all three?

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advantagepa
May. 21, 2009, 09:16 AM
Devon fries are the best! Although Devon fudge can be frozen and enjoyed all year. Tough call.
Susan P
May. 21, 2009, 07:19 PM
My son played one of the games when he was little, he won a toy pony and we named it Devon, of course. He wanted the clown, I said NO! I'm so bad. Bad Mamma!

It was an ugly clown too.

I wish they sold pizza fritas, love that darn fried pizza dough. They always have it at St. Anthony's carnival in Wilmington and I like it better than funnel cake which is second choice. I don't care how much powdered sugar I wear, maybe I should wear a white top, the horses will love me.
gg4918
May. 21, 2009, 08:32 PM
Just bragged on the thread that I made...
My 18 year old eq horse that I leased out (I aged out) and the girl thats leasing him were 10th in the Medal!
Paint Hunter/Jumper
May. 21, 2009, 08:47 PM
I'm riding in the locals! Can't wait! We also have a pony jumper, leadliner, and another local (my sister) from my barn.
BREEDINGMANIAC
May. 21, 2009, 09:08 PM
Going up on Saturday for the whole week- can't wait! Good luck to those showing.:)
CenterStage123
May. 21, 2009, 09:18 PM
Im als showing in locals and I am so excited!

Does anyone know if the order of go is posted anywhere? They split it into sections right? Cuz theres 110 of us.
crazylegsjumper
May. 22, 2009, 09:59 PM
My horse is showing in the open jumpers with another rider!!! should be exciting- LOVE the Devon fries and Ice Cream- Devon... Where Champions EAT!!!!
kateh
May. 22, 2009, 11:26 PM
My best friend and I watch every year. This year I'm driving in all the way from Erie-a 5 and a half hour drive!
lauraware
May. 23, 2009, 12:47 AM
My horse is showing in the open jumpers with another rider!!! should be exciting- LOVE the Devon fries and Ice Cream- Devon... Where Champions EAT!!!!

hahaha YES!! but you can't forget the tea sandwiches! :yes:
alakazam
May. 23, 2009, 01:43 PM
Does anyone know about what time do the shops and food stands close tonight?
charlie13
May. 23, 2009, 06:08 PM
I think they stay open till 10:00 PM
JrHunterRider
May. 23, 2009, 06:25 PM
The tea sandwiches are wonderful, as are the infamous Devon fries...

Can't go wrong there.
PressForTime
May. 23, 2009, 10:42 PM
I'll be there with my mare in the 7/8 Year Olds!

Unfortunately I won't be able to stay for the Grand Prix, but I'm definitely going to watch all that I can between the two days I'm there :)

Chris
florida foxhunter
May. 24, 2009, 11:53 AM
I bought my favotite of all time hat at one of the vendors many years ago (wish I could remember the name....who's there this year??). It was a black straw panama with different hat bands.
It's been redyed three times......and I really need another. Couldn't make it to the show, although I wish I were there..............it's a wonderful show, and some great shopping too!!
florida foxhunter
May. 24, 2009, 11:55 AM
When is the horse hunter breeding, next week? I hate missing it..........wonder if Mr. Wheeler will win BYH again? haha (how many consecutive years has it been now...at least 38 I think).....
Susan P
May. 24, 2009, 02:10 PM
Don't forget to stop by the Merry Go Round Room and say hi to Joy! She'll probably have one of her rescued dogs with her. She has a rescue for puppy mill dogs called Adorable Adoptables. She's been a staple at Devon for years. She used to have a shop in Unionville too.
showjump
May. 24, 2009, 02:24 PM
Is the Hunter Derby going to be online?
Izthatrt
May. 24, 2009, 05:17 PM
Devon Derby? I'm going to have to check the book again, I looked for it and couldn't find it. What day is that??
bascher
May. 25, 2009, 08:20 AM
The Hunter Derby went last night, it was really a great class to watch :)
J. Turner
May. 25, 2009, 09:44 AM
The Hunter Derby went last night, it was really a great class to watch :)

Are there pictures anywhere?
Kinsella
May. 25, 2009, 10:19 AM
www.jamesparkerphotography.com/ (http://www.jamesparkerphotography.com/)

They have photos up from last night...
Susan P
May. 25, 2009, 03:57 PM
I found my granddaughter:

http://krussell.photobiz.com/cart/photo_detail.cfm?photoID=383436

She's not looking happy,
hideyourheart03
May. 25, 2009, 05:19 PM
OMG Congrats to JSalem for WINNING a First Year Class today! OMG what an amazing experience!
bascher
May. 25, 2009, 07:26 PM
OMG Congrats to JSalem for WINNING a First Year Class today! OMG what an amazing experience!

Nevermind..I went and looked on the results to see which horse it was...congratulations!!!
Green Acres
May. 25, 2009, 07:39 PM
OMG Congrats to JSalem for WINNING a First Year Class today! OMG what an amazing experience!

I was thrilled to see Janet's horse win a first year class!!! :D Congrats Janet - I know you and Lauren must be on cloud nine!!!!:yes::yes::yes:
Jsalem
May. 25, 2009, 10:12 PM
An amazing, surreal experience to be sure! Our horse was a star. We feel like packing up and going home! Thanks ya'll....
etopolsk
May. 25, 2009, 10:30 PM
Congratulations Janet! I was so excited when I saw the results. I guess it was well worth the trip!!!
Jsalem
May. 29, 2009, 12:11 PM
We're back in one piece with happy people and tired horsey. What a fun experience! Should anyone care to see our winning trip, we've posted it on our website: patchworkfarmga.com. It's in our News section. Sorry for the small brag!
joyful
May. 29, 2009, 04:02 PM
DixonOval CLOSED due to bad footing! A/O's going Sat and Sun!!!! OMG! What a mess! The poor locals had to do their first day in REALLY sloppy going! I didn't know Devon could have such bad footing!
CenterStage123
May. 29, 2009, 04:08 PM
DixonOval CLOSED due to bad footing! A/O's going Sat and Sun!!!! OMG! What a mess! The poor locals had to do their first day in REALLY sloppy going! I didn't know Devon could have such bad footing!

Really sloppy is an understatment. The ring looked more like a lake with a little bit of sand. I had two stops because my poor horse couldn't get his feet out of the mud.:( Doesn't look like it will be any better tomorrow, thunderstorms are coming thru.:(

But overall it was a awesome day, and beside the two stops the horse was amazing, so I'm still happy.
charlie13
May. 29, 2009, 06:36 PM
oh no thats terrible!!!!!
Paint Hunter/Jumper
May. 29, 2009, 06:41 PM
Really sloppy is an understatment. The ring looked more like a lake with a little bit of sand. I had two stops because my poor horse couldn't get his feet out of the mud.:( Doesn't look like it will be any better tomorrow, thunderstorms are coming thru.:(

But overall it was a awesome day, and beside the two stops the horse was amazing, so I'm still happy.

The horse I'm riding tomorrow had a problem getting her lead changes in the slop. It was AWFUL! So glad my trainer was riding today and not me :)
eby
May. 30, 2009, 07:45 AM
Does anyone know for sure if the Dixon Oval is being used today? Went to the show yesterday and everything was shut down because of the rain from Thursday night. It rained again last night and I don't want to make that trip again if there are problems with footing!
CGolden
May. 30, 2009, 07:50 AM
AO's are scheduled to start in a few minutes in the Dixon Oval. Footing is better this morning but not great.
CenterStage123
May. 30, 2009, 06:38 PM
Just for an update:

Day 2 of locals was much better. In the morning the footing was still wet, but not nearly as bad as yesturday. It dried up nicley in the afternoon. I had an amazing trip in the stakes class.:D Only pros pinned in that class, but I got reserve, which they didn't mention in any other class.:D And I'm just a junior! So overall good day.:)
ASB Stars
May. 31, 2009, 08:23 AM
OK- I am dying to know- what time did the Locals get over? Must have been unreal.

Also, does anyone know how they handle adding the day, etc. with USEF. Besides the logistical nighmares for the horse show, the riders and staff, etc., and heck, even the shippers, I can't imagine how much fun they are having now!
horserider28
May. 31, 2009, 09:48 AM
The locals got done at a reasonable time. We got out of there at about four, with packing up and loading.(Was in section C. Also didn't do the fox hunter class) The footing was a little better on day 2, but was still not great. It started to get really deep and sticky in some places. Overall it was a really good day today except for my owner to ride trip on my new horse. I ended up reserve in section A and champion in section c.
JinxyPoo
May. 31, 2009, 02:28 PM
OK- I am dying to know- what time did the Locals get over? Must have been unreal.

Also, does anyone know how they handle adding the day, etc. with USEF. Besides the logistical nighmares for the horse show, the riders and staff, etc., and heck, even the shippers, I can't imagine how much fun they are having now!

I saw on Equisearch that they got permission from USEF to add they day. I'm sure there are a lot of not happy people!
bascher
May. 31, 2009, 02:29 PM
The locals got done at a reasonable time. We got out of there at about four, with packing up and loading.(Was in section C. Also didn't do the fox hunter class) The footing was a little better on day 2, but was still not great. It started to get really deep and sticky in some places. Overall it was a really good day today except for my owner to ride trip on my new horse. I ended up reserve in section A and champion in section c.

I saw your trips..they were awesome! Congrats :)

My horse actually loved the slop the first day, but the second day right when I went in for my stakes trip in section C, the trumpet in the other ring started playing, then the circus music, and then all the saddlebreds galloped in and everyone started whooping and yelling and whistling right after I went over the first jump. It was SOO incredibly loud and the worst possible timing in the world! Oh well, my horse is still young and I don't blame him for being scared out of his mind!

We had someone do the fox hunter class (she won actually!) and we got out of there around 6:00 with packing up and everything.
Paint Hunter/Jumper
May. 31, 2009, 06:12 PM
I saw your trips..they were awesome! Congrats :)

My horse actually loved the slop the first day, but the second day right when I went in for my stakes trip in section C, the trumpet in the other ring started playing, then the circus music, and then all the saddlebreds galloped in and everyone started whooping and yelling and whistling right after I went over the first jump. It was SOO incredibly loud and the worst possible timing in the world! Oh well, my horse is still young and I don't blame him for being scared out of his mind!

We had someone do the fox hunter class (she won actually!) and we got out of there around 6:00 with packing up and everything.

That sucks. I heard that had happened to someone else too. Maybe that was you?:lol: I went about half way through section A so there was not a lot of commotion going on except that both A/O hunters and the locals were schooling and that was a little hectic. My trip went really well so I was happy. It was my first time riding at Devon so I had a lot of fun. Good job to everyone else who rode! :)
bascher
May. 31, 2009, 10:45 PM
That sucks. I heard that had happened to someone else too. Maybe that was you?:lol: I went about half way through section A so there was not a lot of commotion going on except that both A/O hunters and the locals were schooling and that was a little hectic. My trip went really well so I was happy. It was my first time riding at Devon so I had a lot of fun. Good job to everyone else who rode! :)

It was probably me..it was the first class of the Saddlebreds. One trip before or probably even one trip after and I probably would have been okay, but it was just so incredibly LOUD lol. Oh well, it gave him experience!