WIHS Shetland Pony Steeplechase Championship Series comes to Devon. Photos By: Brenda Carpenter.
Devon, PA – May 18, 2015 – Visitors to this year’s Devon Horse Show and Country Fair will enjoy a feast for the senses both strolling the aisles of the country fair and watching top riders and drivers compete at the horse show. Inside the Dixon Oval, some entertaining and exciting exhibitions are planned, including the WIHS Shetland Pony Steeplechase Championship Series, trick and Roman riding, carriage racing and the Radnor Hunt foxhounds.
Rachel Jackson began trick riding when she was just 14 years old. Jackson plans to thrill the audience with her agility and courage atop her well-trained horses – all retired racehorses. Jackson is scheduled perform Friday, May 22, Saturday, May 23 and twice on Sunday, May 24.
On Memorial Day afternoon, cheer on your favorites as the WIHS Shetland Pony Steeplechase Championship Series comes to Devon! A popular tradition in Europe, pint-sized jockeys donning bright silks gallop their Shetland ponies over obstacles with one goal in mind – to win.
“We’re delighted with the excitement that continues to surround the WIHS Shetland Pony Steeplechase Championship Series since it first debuted at Washington International Horse Show in 2013 and expanded in 2014 to include a leg at the historic Devon Horse Show,” said Bridget Love Meehan, WIHS Executive Director. “We are looking forward to seeing the furry ponies and kids dressed in a rainbow of jockey silks light up the Dixon Oval again on their way to Washington in October! It’s a fun event for spectators and a great way for kids to get excited about equestrian sports.”
The Washington Post calls pony racing “the cutest sport.” The WIHS Shetland Pony Steeplechase is scheduled for Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25.
Back by popular demand, carriage racing returns to Devon this year. Competitors race their single or pair of horses and ponies through a series of cones and obstacles against the clock in an attempt to produce the fastest time. This is hair-raising, pulse-quickening entertainment engages the spectators to root for their favorite teams. Carriage racing is scheduled for Thursday, May 28, Friday, May 29 and Saturday, May 30.
The Radnor Hunt, founded in 1883, is the oldest continuously active foxhunt in the United States. The Hunt will present their pack of foxhounds to spectators for a colorful exhibition. The presentation will highlight the management and training of the hounds and the traditions of the hunt. The chase has been a staple of country life in and around Philadelphia for generations. The Radnor Hunt exhibition is scheduled for Saturday, May 23 at 8:50 p.m.
Note: the schedule is subject to change. Please check here for exhibition schedule updates.
Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Fast Facts
Young Devonaires Auction:
The Young Devonaires will host their Annual Auction! Come check it out online at: www.Devonhorseshow.org and during the show. Bid on stalls, a box for the Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon and so much more. Auction start date coming soon!
What:
The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is the longest running and largest outdoor multi-breed competition in the United States. With the grandeur of Philadelphia’s prestigious Main Line setting the stage, the event features a world-class field that annually ranks among the most prominent internationally. The event also includes the Country Fair that office world class shopping, rides and games for kids, multiple dining options and special entertainment events.
When:
May 21 – May 31, 2015
Where:
Devon Horse Show Grounds
23 Dorset Road
Devon, PA
Prize List and Exhibitor Information:
http://www.devonhorseshow.net/exhibitors/exhibitors-info/
Stabling:
Approximately 900 permanent stalls Many barns renovated within the last 5 years
Restroom facilities with showers
Parking:
Limited parking is available for spectators at the Main Lot on Dorset Road across from the Main Entrance.
Directions:
From Philadelphia International Airport
Follow signs to I-95 South and follow I-95 South approximately 5 miles. Merge onto I-476 North via exit 7 toward Plymouth Meeting. Follow I-476 North for approximately 13 miles to exit 13, US-30. Turn left onto US-30 West. Follow US-30 West for approximately 3 miles and the Devon Horse Show will be on your left.
From the Northeast
Follow I-95 South. Look for I-476 approximately 5 miles South of the Philadelphia
International Airport. Merge onto I-476 North via exit 7 toward Plymouth Meeting.
Follow I-476 North for approximately 13 miles to exit 13, US-30. Turn left onto US-30 West. Follow US-30 West for approximately 3 miles and the Devon Horse Show will be on your left.
From the South
Follow I-95 North toward Philadelphia. Once you’ve crossed into Delaware, keep right and take I-495 North via exit 5D toward Port of Wilmington / Philadelphia. Follow for I-495 North and merge onto I-95 North (Crossing into Pennsylvania). Follow I-95 North to I-476 North. Take I-476 N via exit 7 toward Plymouth Meeting. Follow I-476 North for approximately 13 miles to exit 13, US-30. Turn left onto US-30 West. Follow US-30 West for approximately 3 miles and the Devon Horse Show will be on your left.
From the East
Follow the Schuylkill Expressway / I-76 West to I-476 South. Merge onto I-476 South via exit 331A on the left toward Chester. Follow I-476 South for approximately 2 miles to exit 13, US-30. Turn left onto US-30 West. Follow US-30 West for approximately 3 miles and the Devon Horse Show will be on your left.
From the West
Follow the Pennsylvania Turnpike / I-76 E toward Philadelphia. Take exit 326 toward Valley Forge. Stay in right lane after the tolls. Merge onto US-202 South via exit 328A toward West Chester. Follow US-202 South for approximately 2 miles. Take the PA-252 North exit toward Devon. Make a left onto Valley Forge Road / PA-252. Continue to follow Valley Forge Road for approximately .5 miles and make a slight right turn onto Devon State Road. Follow Devon State road for approximately 1 mile until you reach a dead end. Make a left onto Old Lancaster Road and then an immediate right onto Waterloo Road. Turn left on to Lancaster Avenue / US-30 East and the Devon Horse Show will be on your right within .2 miles.
Mail:
Devon Horse Show Office
PO Box 865, Devon, PA 19333
Devon Horse Show Office
(GPS and UPS & FedEx Deliveries, not for US Postal Service) 23 Dorset Road, Devon, PA 19333
Devon Horse Show Entries
PO Box 158, Devon, PA 19333
Devon Country Fair Office
PO Box 925, Southeastern, PA 19399
Box Seating & Ticket Office
PO Box 742, Devon, PA 19333
Information:
Advertising – (610) 964-0550 x 222
Box Holders – (610) 688-2554
Devon Country Fair – (610) 525-2533
Devon Fall Classic – (610) 964-0550
Entries – (610) 964-2723
Fax – (610) 964-1608
Feed Orders – (610) 964-8407
Facility Rental – (610) 964-0550
Horse Show Office – (610) 964-0550
Information Booth:
Lost & Found – (610) 688-1312 (during show only)
Sponsorship – (610) 964-0550 x 211
Stable Office – (610) 688-2665
Tickets and Tables – (610) 688-2554
Vendors:
Horse Show – (610) 964-0550 x 222
Country Fair – (610) 525-2533
Website:
www.Devonhorseshow.org
Charity Partner:
To date, volunteers have raised over $14,000,000 for Bryn Mawr Hospital
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Chris Wightman
cwightman@devonhorseshow.org
Ring dimensions and footing:
Dixon Oval: 325′ x 150′
Gold Ring: 300′ x 130′
The Dixon Oval, Gold Ring, and the Schooling Area all have state of the art all weather footing by Equestrian Services International.
Management:
David Distler
Peter Doubleday
MEDIA CONTACT:
Phelps Media Group, Inc.
12012 South Shore Blvd #105
Wellington, FL 33414
561-753-3389 (phone)
561-753-3386 (fax)
pmginfo@phelpsmediagroup.com
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