The 130th edition of The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair will take place

May 20 - May 31, 2026.

DEVON DAILY
Saturday, May 30, 2026

The Final Night Under the Lights at Devon

Devon, PA – May 31, 2026 – Amateur-Owner competitors closed out hunter division competition on Saturday with the crowning of the 3'3" and 3'6" Amateur-Owner Hunter Division Champions, as well as the Devon Grand Amateur-Owner Hunter 3'3" and 3'6" Champions. The final evening of the show concluded with the $182,000 Idle Dice Open Jumper Stake and the Driving and Saddle Championships.

$182,000 Idle Dice Open Jumper Stake

“I felt we were due a clear round, and it was great to get the win.” 
— Shane Sweetnam

The final FEI jumper class of the 130th Devon Horse Show and Country Fair took center stage on Saturday night with the $182,000 Idle Dice Open Jumper Stake, sponsored by Frank & Eileen.

Winner of the $182,000 Idle Dice Open Jumper Stake

Sponsored by Frank & Eileen

Shane Sweetnam and Pegina VD Bisschop

Owner: Shane Sweetnam & Voquest LLC

On the last night of competition, Shane Sweetnam and Pegina VD Bisschop, owned by Shane Sweetnam & Voquest LLC, saved the best for last.

Returning as the final pair to contest the jump-off, Sweetnam laid down a blazing round, stopping the clock in 36.24 seconds to secure victory in the $182,000 Idle Dice Open Stake, sponsored by Frank & Eileen.

Second Place

Daniel Bluman and Gemma W


Third Place

Daniel Bluman and Kester de Nyze Z

Open Jumper Champion

Charlotte Jacobs and Korbach van de Renger


Leading Open Jumper Rider

McKayla Langmeier


Leading Lady Rider

McKayla Langmeier

Amateur-Owner Hunter Champions

Amateur competitors closed out hunter division competition on Saturday with the pinning of 3'3" and 3'6" Amateur-Owner Hunter Division Champions as well as the Devon Grand Amateur-Owner Hunter 3'6" and 3'3" Championships.

Devon Grand Amateur-Owner Hunter 3'6" Champion

Sponsored by Goshen Hill

The Bond Street Perpetual Trophy

Chaplin and Melissa Jacobs

Amateur-Owner Hunter 3'6" Division Champions

AO Hunter 3'6" 18-35 Champion

The James J. Fallon Memorial Challenge Trophy

Chaplin and Melissa Jacobs

AO Hunter 3'6" Over 35 Champion

Sponsored by Goshen Hill

The Gochman Challenge Trophy

Cadet and Stephanie Danhakl

Special Awards

The Sambalino Award

Sponsored by the Gochman Family

The Sambalino Perpetual Trophy

Hudson and Nancy Prant Hooker

Devon Leading AO Hunter Rider

Sponsored by Courtyard by Marriott

The Thorndike Duncan Memorial Perpetual Trophy

Melissa Jacobs

Best Amateur Rider Award

Sponsored by Frank DiBella Deluxe Horse Vans

Melissa Jacobs

Devon Grand Amateur-Owner Hunter 3'3" Champion

The Jenepher Mclean Kelly Challenge Trophy

Cheers! and Martha Ingram

Amateur-Owner Hunter 3'3" Division Champions

AO Hunter 3'3" 18-35 Champion

Sponsored by Clementina Brown

The Louise W. Serio Challenge Trophy

Cheers! and Martha Ingram 

AO Hunter 3'3" Over 35 Champion

Quest and Stephanie Danhakl

Driving and Saddle Champions

Saddle Seat and driving competition took center stage under the lights of the Dixon Oval, closing out the final evening of the 2026 Devon Horse Show and Country Fair.

Amateur Jumpers

Ariana Marnell and Navaar raced to the top of the $20,000 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Amateur Jumper Classic, stopping the clock at 35.522 seconds in the jump-off to secure the win.

$20,000 SJHOF Amateur Jumper Classic

The Good Enough Challenge Trophy

Ariana Marnell and Navaar

Amateur Jumper Champion

The Goblin Challenge Trophy

Ariana Marnell and Navaar

The Leading Amateur Jumper Rider Award

Sponsored by Herr's
The Marshall-Hale Perpetual Trophy

Ariana Marnell and Navaar

2026 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 2026 Sponsors!