Schleese Saddlery and ThinLine Products will be hosting sponsors for the two VIP receptions at the Global Dressage Forum North America to be held in West Palm Beach Florida on January 28, 29 2013 at the Jim Brandon Center immediately following the World Dressage Masters CDI5*.  Twenty two of the world’s most regognized and respected dressage educators will be presented in a two day intense program featuring arena demonstrations, lecturers, panel debates with interaction with the audience.  The first reception will be an official welcome gathering on the first dayhosted by Schleese Saddlery and the second reception, on the second day, will be “Meet the Clinicians, Lectures and Panelists” hosted by ThinLine Products.  Both ceremonies will be open to VIP ticket holders and officials who will be travelling from Europe, all over the U.S. and Canada and from South America.

Steffen Peters will be presenting the Life Time Dressage Achievement Award to Germany’s Klaus Balkenhol and USDF President George Williams will be presenting an important update speech on the state of dressage in the U.S.  Dressage Canada, the official governing body for dressage in Canada will be sending Canadian international rider Gina Smith to present an update speech on the state of dressage in Canada. 

“This is truly the largest and most significant educational gathering for dressage anywhere in the world.  We are proud to present this important happening to dressage followers in North America. ”This is going to be a yearly event and is regarded as the world’s climax for dressage education”. ” said founder and creator Andreas Stano.

For more information about the Global Dressage Forum North America visit www.GlobalDressageForumNA.com