Thursday, May 22, 2025

First Devon Grand Champion Crowned

Devon, Pennsylvania - May 22, 2025 - Junior 3'3" Hunter competitors opened up the second day of competition at the 2025 Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, and the first of several Devon Hunter Champions were crowned. Thursday concluded with the first jumper class of this year's event as young riders vied for the first blue ribbon of the Junior Jumper division.

Junior 3'3" Hunter Champions

DEVON GRAND JUNIOR HUNTER 3'3" CHAMPION

Goodnight Moon

owned by Michelle Decker-Rumanes and ridden by Stella Rumanes

LARGE JR HUNTER 3'3" CHAMPION

Goodnight Moon

SMALL JR HUNTER 3'3" CHAMPION

All Inklusive

Junior Jumpers

"For my parents to have competed here back in their junior years, and now I'm here at the same venue, same show, same ring—it's special."

-JJ Torano

JJ Torano and Vitus K

Winners of the $3,750 1.40m Junior Jumper Class

Traditions of Devon

Supporter Spotlight

The Dog Show at the Horse Show

Guests brought their furry friends and family to The Dog Show at Devon, presented by What a Good Dog.

The show featured a selfie station, Simon Says, a novelty division, and a costume parade. Prizes and ribbons awaited the best handlers of all ages!

Don't miss out—check out all the special events happening at Devon!

About The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair 

Started in 1896, The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse show in North America and draws in top competitors worldwide. With the grandeur of Philadelphia's historic Main Line as its backdrop, the show continues to reflect the local traditions and lifestyles of the community. Over 2,000 volunteers run the event, and there are various boutique shops in miniature cottages, amusement rides and games for kids, multiple dining options, and live entertainment. Proceeds support The Bryn Mawr Hospital. 

The Devon Horse Show Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates to serve the charitable and educational purposes of The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, Inc. It also supports the maintenance and improvement of the historic Devon Horse Show grounds to ensure its position as one of the premier equestrian event facilities in the world.

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