Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Legends Become Champions at Devon

Devon, Pennsylvania - May 28, 2025 - Longtime legends at Devon became champions once again and some for the first time in the final day of division competition for Professional Hunters. FEI jumpers returned for Wednesday's Main Line Challenge Stake.

High Performance Hunter Champions

Devon Grand Hunter Champion



CALIFORNIA LOVE

Owned by Dr. Betsee Parker

Ridden by Scott Stewart

Dr. Betsee Parker’s California Love ridden by Scott Stewart claimed the 2025 title of Devon Grand Hunter Champion with a total of 42 points.

High Perf. Conformation Hunter Champion



CALIFORNIA LOVE

Owned by Dr. Betsee Parker

Ridden by Scott Stewart

High Perf. Working Hunter Champion



LAFITTE DE MUZE

Owned by Cheryl Olsten

Ridden by Amanda Prescott Steege

Devon Professional Hunter Awards

Leading Mare in the Hunter Division

John & Stephanie Ingram, LLC'S ODETTE

Leading Lady Rider

 AMANDA PRESCOTT STEEGE

Devon Leading Hunter Rider

NICK HANESS

Devon Leading Groom Award

 DARWIN CARAMZA

Main Line Challenge

On the second night of FEI jumpers, 35 riders took to the Dixon Oval for the $38,700 Main Line Challenge sponsored by The Philadelphia Trust. Ultimately, it was McLain Ward aboard La Serra who led the field with a winning time of 31.05 seconds.

$38,700 Main Line Challenge Winner

G. Thompson Pew Jr. Memorial Perpetual Trophy

McLain Ward and La Serra

Ladies Day at Devon

Devon's Finest - Ladies Side Saddle

Honoring one of the special traditions of Devon, horsewomen from all over the country joined together in the Dixon Oval for the Ladies Hunter, Side Saddle Division.

Ladies Hunter, Side Saddle Champion

True Blue Challenge Trophy

Kristin L. Schlachter and her own Como MBF

2025 Devon Candids

Twilight Traditions

As night settled over Dixon Oval, a cherished tradition unfolded—spectators were thrilled by the horsepower of the roadsters and captivated by the refined elegance of the five-gaited, three-gaited, park horse, harness pony, and fine harness entries.

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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