Saturday, May 24, 2025

Ribbons, Rides, and Rising Stars

Devon, Pennsylvania - May 24, 2025 - From the tiniest leadliners to the biggest winners, the future of the sport was on full display at the Devon Horse Show today, as champions were crowned in the Junior Hunter divisions, Pony Hunter divisions, lead line, and junior jumpers. The excitement continued into the evening with the Pony Hunt Teams, Horse Hunt Teams, and a special exhibition.

Devon Grand Junior Hunter Champion

Paige Walkenbach closed out her final junior year at Devon racking up the Junior Hunter Championship titles with her two mounts, San Pedro 15 and Babylon.

Devon Grand Junior Hunter Champion - San Pedro 15

Small Junior Hunter 16-17 Champion - Babylon

Large Junior Hunter 16-17 Champion - San Pedro 15

Overall Small Junior Hunter Champion - Babylon

Overall Large Junior Hunter Champion - San Pedro 15

Best Child Rider on a Horse Award Winner

Angelo Award Winner

Small JR Hunter 15+U Champion

Ladies First, owned by Elysian Stables LLC and ridden by Faith Schuttemeyer

Large JR Hunter 15+U Champion

Atlas, owned by Stephanie Ring and ridden by Ava Barnes

Devon Grand Pony Hunter Champion

Grace Stenbeck-Werner aboard Swede Ventures LLC's Play Date earned the 2025 Grand Pony Hunter Championship. This is the second year in a row that Stenbeck-Werner has won this title.

Best Child Rider on a Pony

1st - Cisy Zhou

2nd - Katherine Mercer

3rd - Grace Stenbeck-Werner

4th - Lacey Powers

The Future is Bright

Two sections of Lead Line saw more than 100 adorable little ones in the 2025 Exhibition of cuteness. The blue ribbon in the 3 & Under section went to Charlotte Beach and Mi Amor, owned by Charlotte Rossetter. The cutest of cuteness was not over yet! The 4 & 5 year old section took their turn in the Dixon Oval, and it was Cora Bechtel and Kate Kocher's SHF Tweek who claimed the blue ribbon.

Goodie bags, presented by Piper Klemm of The Plaid Horse and Belle & Bow Equestrian, were awarded to each of the tiny competitors. We look forward to seeing many of them back in the Dixon Oval later in their riding careers as Lead Line at Devon has been the start of numerous Olympians careers.

$20,000 SJHF 1.45m Junior Jumper Classic

WINNER

Avery Griffin with Oh My Star van Strytem

JUNIOR JUMPER CHAMPION & LEADING JUNIOR JUMPER RIDER AWARD

Alexa Elle Lignelli with XO Zadora

SHALANNO STYLE OF RIDING AWARD

Avery Griffin

Traditions of Devon

Horse Hunt Team Class

Family Class

Pony Hunt Teams

Small, Medium, and Large Pony Hunt Teams were dressed to impress in some of the most creative costumes this year. Taking to the course were trios inspired by SpongeBob, Wicked, Looney Tunes, Peter Pan, Shrek, and many more!

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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