Victoria Colvin and VIP Z.
Devon, Pa. – May 5, 2016 – In just a few short weeks, horses and riders will be officially ending their down time relaxing after the Florida circuit as they travel to the historic Devon Horse Show and Country Fair to kick off their spring and summer show schedules.
Junior riders will take center stage in the Dixon Oval as they battle head-to-head for the winning honors in the annual R. W. “Ronnie” Mutch Equitation Championship on Friday, May 27. For equitation riders, it is one of the most highly sought-after titles in one’s junior career.
Originally a trophy awarded to the high point rider in the equitation events, this year the Ronnie Mutch Challenge will be a stand-alone event. The winners from each section of the four equitation classes that take place throughout the opening Junior Weekend at Devon – the ASPCA Maclay, Pessoa/USEF Hunter Seat Medal, WIHS Equitation Classic, and Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search – will be invited to compete in the highlight event.
After completing the over fences test during the class, judges will have the option to test up to 4 riders if necessary. Following the final test, the newest winner of the Ronnie Mutch Equitation Championship will be named.
Previous winners from when the event was a high-point trophy include Tori Colvin, Sydney Shulman, and Gabrielle Bausano in 2013 when the talented trio had a three-way tie on VIP Z, Eli, and San Remo VDL, respectively.
Heritage Farm rider Caitlin Boyle claimed the title aboard the equitation veteran, Clearway, in 2014. Boyle clinched the trophy after she triumphed in the USEF Show Jumping Talent Search and Section B of the ASPCA Maclay, and took second place honors in the USEF Hunter Seat Medal and WIHS Equitation Jumper Phase.
In 2015, it was Don Stewart Stables’ student, Hunter Holloway, and her versatile mount, Any Given Sunday, who walked away with the coveted trophy.
Other top contenders to look for include Lucy Deslauriers, T. J. O’Mara, Maddy Goetzmann, Sophie Michaels and Emma Kurtz. All of them enter Devon having just finished successfully showing in Florida at the Winter Equestrian Festival.
Keep an eye out for these young talents and numerous other leading riders in the Dixon Oval as they vie for the Ronnie Mutch title on the morning of Friday, May 27. This year’s title is up for grabs and it will be exciting to see which rider will rise to the occasion and carve their name into equitation history.
The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair has been consistently attracting crowds of Pennsylvania locals and well as those from afar. Unlike other horse shows, the competition offered at Devon caters to a wide variety of disciplines, such as hunter/jumper/equitation, sidesaddle, breeding and driving. It also features classes specifically for breeds such as Friesians, Saddlebreds, and Hackneys.
For information on the Devon Horse Show, visit the website at: http://www.devonhorseshow.net/.
For tickets to this year’s show: http://www.devonhorseshow.net/tickets/dhs-tickets/.
And for exhibitor information, visit: http://www.devonhorseshow.net/exhibitors/.
Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Fast Facts
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 26th through June 5th, 2016
Where:
Devon Horse Show Grounds
23 Dorset Road
Devon, PA
Prize List and Exhibitor Information:
http://www.devonhorseshow.net/exhibitors/exhibitors-info/
New This Year – FEI CSI4* Designation
*$50,000 Devon Welcome Stake (Time first jump-off) on Tuesday night, May 31.
*$40,000 Devon International Speed Stake (Time first round) on Wednesday night, June 1.
*$225,000 Sapphire Grand Prix on Thursday night, June 2nd
*Plus National Jumper classes
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
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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