Ride for Life Dressage Show and Benefit for Breast Cancer

Welcome to PVDA Ride for Life

The Ride for Life Returns to the PGEC June 26-27, 2010

Ride for Life is a premier dressage show and breast cancer benefit sponsored by the Potomac Valley Dressage Association (PVDA). Proceeds fund breast cancer research at the Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Center.

The Ring of Hoof Beats...The Music of Hope

"Horses throughout our history have inspired us. They have been allies in battles and partners in progress. My hope for the Ride for Life is that horses can aid us in the fight against breast cancer. Help us make the ring of hoof beats become the music of hope!"
—Pat Artimovich, Founder, Ride for Life

Be A Part of Something Special

An annual equestrian tradition, the PVDA Ride for Life attracts top riders from the United States and abroad. Our participants have included Olympic riders and national and international champions. The USDF and USEF sanctioned two-day show hosts approximately 200 horses each year.

Riders and non-riders both can support PVDA's Ride for Life by advertising in the Show Program. Download the form and information here.

Or honor a family member, friend, horse, or pet in a special tribute in the PVDA Ride for Life Show Program while making a donation to the Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center. If your honoree has fought breast cancer, we will include the breast cancer awareness symbol. A minimum donation of $25 places your tribute in the show program!

The Place to Be, The Show to See!

The Saturday evening Jill Hassler-Scoop Dancing Horse Challenge, with its special musical freestyles, is rapidly becoming "The Show to See" in the Mid-Atlantic Region.

Social events, unique shopping in 45 boutiques and a Silent Auction round out this family oriented and visitor-friendly show.

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