Thursday, May 29, 2025

Devon Double Feature

Devon, Pennsylvania - May 29, 2025 - The Devon Horse Show is known as the place "Where Champions Meet," and on Thursday, May 29, legendary champions of past and new champions of present claimed top honors in two premier events: the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, sponsored by The Wheeler Family, and the pinnacle event of the 2025 Devon Horse Show and Country Fair—the $226,000 Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon, sponsored by Meridian Bank.

$226,000 Sapphire Grand Prix

Winner of the $226,000 Sapphire Grand Prix

Sponsored by Meridian Bank

Aaron Vale and Carissimo 25

Richard E. McDevitt Style Award

The Richard E. McDevitt Style Perpetual Trophy

2025 Recipient 

Lillie Keenan

Second Place

Shane Sweetnam and

Coriaan Van Klapscheut Z

Third Place

Alex Matz and

Ikigai

$50,000 International Hunter Derby

Colin Syquia piloted Cynthia Sulzberger’s Front Page to victory in the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, sponsored by The Wheeler Family, at the 2025 Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. 

$50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Winner

Sponsored by The Wheeler Family

Colin Syquia and Front Page

Owned by Cynthia Sulzberger

Second Place

Hunt Tosh and Cannon Creek

Owned by the Wheeler Family

Third Place

Michael Britt-Leon and Prime Time

Owned by Mark Dorfman

"Mindful" Retirement Ceremony

Exhibitors, owners, and spectators gathered to honor one of Devon's true legends on Thursday afternoon following the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. Selma Garber’s 21-year-old Hanoverian gelding Mindful took his final lap around the Dixon Oval as part of his retirement ceremony at the 129th Devon Horse Show and Country Fair.

Budweiser Clydesdales

Devon Tradition on Display

From Hackneys and Saddlebreds to roadsters, carriages, and more, the Dixon Oval came alive today with the elegance and excitement of classic breed and carriage competition—a true celebration of equestrian tradition.

2025 Devon Candids

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.

Thank You to Our 2025 Sponsors!