The Horse of Delaware Valley

The Hay Pillow

Details: February 28, 2026; By Emilie Brady

The U.S., with zero faults, won the Nations Cup in Wellington

Details: March 2, 2026; By SARA CAVANAGH

WELLINGTON, Fla.--The U.S. Jumping Team of Karl Cook, Callie Schott, Marilyn Little and McLain Ward for the second year in a row won the $150,000 CSIO4* Nations Cup on Saturday evening,Feb. 28 at the Winter Equestrian Festival.

McLain Ward on Jordon Molga M NC McLain Ward on Jordan Molga M (Photo by Sportfot)From the eight nations competing, the U.S. won with zero faults, Ireland was second with four faults, and Canada was thid with 13 faults.

In a tense finale, it came down to the final rider in the Nations Cup to decide the winner, and again it was McLain Ward, this time riding a new horse, Jordan Molga M, who delivered the winning round.

After Cook on Caracole de la Roque, Little on La Contessa and Schott on Garant had all gone clean in round one, Ward decided not to go in that round.

For Ireland, Cian O’Connor on Ulysses, Tom Wachman on Do It Easy and Shane Sweetnam on Rural Juniot SCF had all gone clean while Jordan Coyle on Chaccolino had four faults, so Ireland was also on zero faults.

As Ireland and the U.S. were both on zero after round one, the U.S. with a faster combined time last in the second round.

Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point Races!!

Details: January 16, 2026; By Staff Writers

WEST CHESTER, Pa.--The Point-to-Point race season is about to get underway!

Brandy 111 Heading up the Hill in the Open Race at the 2025 Brandywine Hills Point to Point Races Point. (Photo by Jim Graham)The Brandywine Hills Point-to-Point is scheduled for Sunday, April 5.

This is the oldest point-to-point in the Delaware Valley and the proceeds will benefit the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance’s environmental education and watershed conservation programs.

The Presenting Sponsor is the Radnor Hunt Foxhunters & The Hounds Foundation.

Race day offers fun and exciting pony and horse races, a parade of foxhounds, antique cars and a children’s activities area.

The day begins at 12 Noon with the four pony races on the flat as well as bouncy pony races for children and adults and a Spoon Egg Race for ages 2-8.

Brandy 211 Medium Pony Race – Will Sickler on Charleston at the 2025 Brandywine Hills Point to Point Races. (Photo by Jim Graham.)At 1:45 PM jump races begin with the Ladies’ Race followed by the Amateur Apprentice, Novice, Open and conclude with the Side Saddle Race at 3:45 PM.

Gates open at 11 AM off Route 842 with preferred parking ($70) near the finish line and general admission parking for ($40) per car.

It's cash only at the gate on race day for parking.

Refreshments will be available on-site for purchase from the On The Roll food truck.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Online auction.

Check out the items at 32AuctionsLLC.

The bidding begins on Feb. 15 and closes at 8 PM on race day.

Brandy 311 Bouncy Pony Races at the 2025 Brandywine Hills Point to Point Races. (Photo by Tisa Della-Volpe.)Some of the auction items include a trip, artwork, restaurant certificates, jewelry, and Devon Horse Show box seats.

The H.E. Myrick Conservation Center is the headquarters of the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance (BRC).

The 318-acre property is located in Pocopson Township along Route 842, six miles west of West Chester and three miles east of Unionville.

Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Contact Betsy @ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 610-793-1090. Visit www.brandywineredclay.org for more information.

Mount Harmon Wicomico Hunt Point to Point to be featured on April 12

Details: February 26, 2026; By Staff Writers

EARLEVILLE, Md.--Mount Harmon Plantation and Wicomico Hunt Club are co-hosting the not to be missed event of the spring and a wonderful day in the country for friends, families, and the community to enjoy ~ the 5th running of the Mount Harmon-Wicomico Point-to-Point races on April 12.

wicii 1 Plan to join us for a great day of spring races at one of Maryland’s most beautiful historic sites, featuring ten races, including timber, flat, and pony races
that kick off at 10:00am.

There are Side Saddle exhibition race and Filed Master Chase races too.

The point to point races are part of the Maryland Steeplechase Governor’s Cup Series, and Maryland’s only waterfront point to point races!

wicoo 2 After the morning pony races, there will be a will be a special Junior & Invitational Field Master Chase, followed by a special Side Saddle Exhibition race, the Wicomico Hunt Club Hound Parade, Brandywine Valley Driving Club Antique Carriage Parade, and judging of Tailgate and Hat Contests.

Post time for the afternoon timber races is at 1:30 pm.

The featured race is The Wicomico Hunt Cup, an open event over the three-mile Mount Harmon Course, with Post Time at 3 pm.

wicoo 3 Don’t miss our Point to Point Artisan Marketplace with an Open Air Food Court, Tavern and a Marketplace with dozens of artisan and equestrian vendors and merchants!

There are Stick Pony Races and a Petting Zoo so bring friends and family.

Mount Harmon features a restored 18th century plantation with manor house, formal boxwood garden, 200-acre nature preserve, miles of scenic nature trails, and stunning waterfront setting.

Mount Harmon is open for guided tours May to October and Day Pass visitors can visit daily year round to enjoy the historic grounds and nature preserve.

The racecourse was completed for our April 2022 inaugural event, and includes 11 timber fences set on established turf.

wicoo 4 Over 1,000 attend the point to point each year to enjoy a full day of spring point to point racing in the countryside overlooking the Sassafras River.

Advanced tickets only.

Tailgates, sponsorships, tickets, and advertising opportunities are available online at www.mountharmon.org.

For event information visit www.mountharmonpointtopoint.com and press credentials email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For race information, contact Brooke Boyer 302-530-6975, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Proceeds benefit Mount Harmon Plantation and Wicomico Hunt Club, two organizations dedicated to preserving open space and that celebrate the Eastern
Shore’s equestrian heritage.

Mount Harmon Plantation is located at 600 Mount Harmon Road, POB 65, Earleville, MD 21919/

For more information,, go to www.mountharmon.org 410-275-8819 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Thorncroft’s Teen Summer Camp Now Registering!

Details: February 25, 2026; By Staff Writers

Thorncroft’s Inclusive Summer Camp introduces participants to the excitement, challenges, and responsibilities of horsemanship, riding, and equine care.

Thor 1 (Photo by Ryan Samson)While learning respect and cooperation, the campers’ days are filled with an in-depth look at what it takes to care for a horse and become a well-rounded horse person.

Teen camp welcomes all levels, ages 12 – 17 years old, at $450 per week.

Sessions run June 15th - 19th and July 6th - 10th around regular camp sessions.

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(Photo by Ryan Samson)Each day consists of at least one hour-long lesson following a ground-to-saddle approach, beginning with groundwork and ending with riding skill acquisition and development.

Campers work together each week to complete tasks and support each other in team activities.

They experience our mission of respect, love, and inclusion alongside our equine partners.

Contact: Emma Yanowsky, Program Coordinator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (610)644-1963 or thorncroft.org/summer-camp/.

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(Photo by Ryan Samson)

Thorncroft Equestrian Center is a 503(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Tax ID 23-2218431

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(Photo by Ryan Samson)

228 acre farm auction in Md. on April 20

Details: February 24, 2026; By Staff Writers

ELKTON, Md.--This 228 Acre preserved farm is in Cecil County, Md.

B C aution 1 It includes approximately 90 acres of tillable land, 80 acres of wooded land and 40 acres that includes a stream and wetlands.

It features frontage on both sides of Rock Church Rd.

The large land parcel located within one mile of the 5600-acre Fair Hill Nature Preserve presents a rare opportunity for farmers or an equestrian facility.

B C auction 2 The main dwelling, although it needs updates, features the charm of a centuries old stone house with hardwood floors, stone and brick fireplaces, repointed stone walls, exposed beams and more.

The farm also has miscellaneous. outbuildings and a two bedroom tenant house that needs complete remodeling.

The buyer to be granted access to all fields before settlement.

Auctioneers: Christ Taylor AU#5421 717-371-1915 and Harold Martin AU#6461 717-738-4228

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Keystone Fence, the Best-In-Industry Fencing

Details: April 30, 2025; By Staff Writers

The nicest looking, longest lasting, and safest fence is built with quality system components.

Key F 1 If it’s not from Keystone Fence Supply Company, you don’t want it!

Ask your fence installer for the best materials for your farm.

Keystone Fence Supply Company is a supplier of fence posts, boards, wire, tools, hardware, equipment, and more!

We stock fence for equine, cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, dogs, deer, and more!

We offer pressure treated, locust, oak, hemlock, poplar, and HDPE fencing lumber for your project!

We carry name brands like Bekaert, John Wall Horserail, Gallagher, Gripple, Nicopress, FenceGard, Wood Defender, Montana Post Driver, and Tangent HDPE Fencing!

Why should you choose recycled HDPE plastic lumber for your fencing project?

Key f 2 Think about the long-term.

Traditional materials break down over time and require repair costs, ongoing maintenance, and won’t hold up to harsh environments.

Tangent’s recycled HDPE fencing material is superior in every way.

Tangent’s fencing is environmentally friendly and safe for animals.

It contains no arsenic or chlorides and does not contaminate water or soil.

The impermeability of HDPE to acids found in animal wastes ensures that our fencing solution is safe for containing all types of livestock and pets.

Unlike other plastic fencing solutions, Tangent’s horse fencing does not splinter, making it a safe option for animals.

Key f 3 Keystone Fence Supply Company has Tangent Fence products that is sustainably made with recycled HDPE that provides lasting beauty with no painting, staining, or waterproofing required.

The solid, heavy duty posts and rails withstand all weather without rotting, chipping, or peeling, and do not splinter.

Tangent Fence is made in the USA, and features a woodgrain embossed finish for unrivaled beauty.

For more information, call Keystone Fence Supply Company at 717-949-8170 or go to www.tangentfencesupplyco.com

Find uncompromising quality and service with Blue Chip Structures

Details: April 30, 2024; By SARA CAVANAGH

Blue Chip Structures, Inc. has been supplying pre-engineered building packages to the Mid-Atlantic and surrounding areas since 1995.

blue 1 Every Blue Chip Structures building is engineered for its specified purpose, ranging from garages to storage buildings, to custom equestrian complexes to a commercial facility with multiple framing styles.

blue 2 Here at Blue Chip Structures, Inc., we strive to make your building project as enjoyable as possible.

We do this by supplying you with exceptional designs complete with a set of detailed construction plans.

Also, we provide an extensive material list explaining where each component belongs, saving you time and aggravation in the construction process.

Blue Chip Structures, Inc. assembles our pre-engineered packages using the best building materials available.

Every component of a Blue Chip Structures, Inc. building package is designed to meet or exceed all industry standards and structural load requirements.

Also, each supplier is backed with outstanding warranties which are then passed through to you in our industry-leading Warranty Program.

Our commitment to eye-catching details, conservative structural design, exceptional customer service, and using only the best products available, will provide you the confidence that you have achieved the best value for your investment.

By choosing Blue Chip Structures, Inc. for your next building, you will be receiving the finest building package available.

For more information, go to www.bluechipstructures.com or call 717-866-6581. blue 3

Large Enough to Serve, Small Enough to Care: Forage-Focused Nutrition from Poulin Grain

Details: February 28, 2026; By Staff Writers

Poulin Grain is a family-owned feed company that has been proudly serving the Northeast with leading animal nutrition since 1932.

Poulin 1 The company is known for its premium feeds and personalized service, with a mission to provide animals with the highest-quality nutrition—formulated using science-backed technology to support performance and overall health.

Forage is the cornerstone of any high-performing nutrition program—but how well do consumers really know the nutrients their forage is providing, or what might be missing?

Poulin Grain eliminates the guesswork of feeding by offering complimentary forage analysis to all customers.

Poulin 2 Their advanced forage testing program delivers a high level of precision, helping build a more complete and balanced diet.

Recognizing that every animal is unique, Poulin Grain works directly with customers through its team of experienced nutrition specialists.

These specialists visit farms to assess overall animal health and body condition, then collect forage samples for analysis at the company’s in-house lab, located at their bagged feed mill in Newport, Vt.

Based on the results, they develop customized nutrition plans tailored to each animal’s specific needs, ensuring a balanced, performance-driven diet.

For those with limited access to good-quality forage, Poulin Grain’s Forage Extender™ is a practical and effective option.

Poulin 3 Available in Mini Bites (standard pellet) and Super Bites (large pellet), this product is formulated to provide highly digestible, essential quality fiber.

Poulin 4 It can be used to replace up to half of the forage in an animal's diet, pound for pound – offering an affordable way to improve or extend forage supply.

Suitable for equines, sheep, cattle and goats, camelids and rabbits.

Visit poulingrain.com for more information or call us at 800.334.6731

Pet Photos Honorable Mention by Dianne Rose

Details: February 17, 2026; By Staff Writers

Dianne Rose of Yardley, Pa. took this photo.

"This is the 4 year-old-border collie Night Cap and the 18-month-old Shetland Sheepdog Daiquiri arguing over a frisbee." said Rose.

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Pet Photos Honorable Mention by Cheryl Allerton

Details: February 17, 2026; By SARA CAVANAGH

That concludes all the Action entries, and following are Pet Honorable Mention Photos.

There were so many superlatively good Pet photos that separating the many, many top ones was impossible, so these photos are presented in no particular order.

Cheryl Allerton of Douglassville, Pa. took this photo that she entitled, "Splash time! Prima and friends."

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Action Photos Honorable Mention by Carol Dicicco

Details: February 3, 2026; By Staff Writers

Carol Diccicco took this photo of a hunt team class at Devon

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Pin Oak Lane

Details: December 2, 2025; By Emilie Brady

Preakness winner Cloud Computing was 2025 Leading Pennsylvania sire by progeny earnings

Details: December 31, 2025; By Staff Writers

NEW FREEDOM, Pa.--Grade 1 Classic-winning Cloud Computing led both the Mid-Atlantic Sire and Pennsylvania Sire lists in 2025 in three categories.

He was the 2024 Leading Pennsylvania sire by progeny earnings and even more impressively was the Leading Mid-Atlantic sire by number of winners and second Leading Mid-Atlantic sire by progeny earnings.

Cloud Computing will stand at William Solomon’s Pin Oak Lane Farm in New Freedom, Pa., for the 2026 breeding season.

The 11-year-old syndicated stallion will stand his third Pennsylvania season for $3,500, payable when the foal stands and nurses, or discounted to $3,000 for two mares, or $2,500 for three or more mares.

Cloud Computing, a member of the first crop of the brilliant Maclean’s Music, made national news in the second leg of the Triple Crown when he defeated champion Classic Empire and Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming in only his fourth career start.

He came into the race after breaking his maiden first-out going six furlongs at Aqueduct in February, and remained on the New York path to the Triple Crown, finishing second in the Grade 3 Gotham in his second start less than a month after his debut, and was third in the Grade 2 Wood Memorial. I

In a career of eight starts, he retired with earnings of $1,125,200.

The bay stallion previously stood at Spendthrift Farm in Lexington, Ky., where he entered stud in 2019.

Cloud Computing has 12 stakes winners and 26 stakes horses, and his champion winners include My Witch Asquifar, G1 winner Zajarova and G2 winner I'm Very Busy.

His North American winners are led by Super Derby winner Big Data and I’m Very Busy, the latter graded stakes-placed at 2 and 3; from one crop conceived in the Southern Hemisphere while in Chile in 2019, he is represented by Mil Guineas Maria Luisa Solari F.-G1 winner Zajarova and three other stakes performers.

His daughter My Witch Asquifar was 2023 champion imported 2-year-old filly in Mexico and counts wins in the Clasico Lea B-G1 and Clasico Diamante-G1.

Cloud Computing is one of five winners out of the graded stakes-placed A.P. Indy mare Quick Temper.

His second dam, millionaire Halo America (by Waquoit), won the Grade 1 Apple Blossom and eight other stakes, and also produced the Storm Cat colt Marino Marini, a million-dollar sales yearling who became a stakes winner in Ireland and was Grade/Group 1-placed in Ireland and the U.S.

The Breeding and Racing link is readily available on the webpage, and the phone number is 717-235-4854 or annschultz@pinoacklane.com.

Sunset Valley Metalcraft

Details: February 1, 2025; By Staff Writers

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Twin Clover can recommend the best feeders for your farm animals

Details: April 30, 2025; By Staff Writers

BETHEL, Pa.--The family owned business of Twin Clover Equipment Pa is located in Bethel Pa and serves surrounding areas in PA, NJ, MD, DE, WV, VA and NY.

twin 1 We have a long family history of farming in Pennsylvania and have years of experience to meet the daily challenges of working with animals for their feeding and care.

twin 3 We offer feeders for horses, cattle, goats and sheep, and have many feeders and equipment on our farm and can help recommend the best ones for you to do the best job.

You can find some of the top brands that are available on the market, such as Shumer, Stockman's Choice and Martin's Hay Feeders.

All are well built and will last a long time.

Be sure to visit our website to see the many options we have available at www.twincloverequipmentpa.com or call 717-821-3077 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Twin Clover4

Equine Feed Promo 2026

Details: February 13, 2026; By Emilie Brady

Shady Lane Curtains

Details: November 30, 2025; By Emilie Brady

Pet Photos first place winner is Carol Dicicco

Details: January 7, 2026; By SARA CAVANAGH

Carol Dicicco of Chalfonr, Pa., won first place in Pets Photos with this photo of a herd of horses.

"This was taken on a ranch in Colorado," said Dicicco. "The wranglers were chasing them in to eat breakfast.That's dust hanging over them."

"This was a huge property," she said. "I would call it a vacation ranch, as it had a lot of activities like fly fishing along among with riding."

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Action Photos first place winner is Dianne Rose

Details: January 5, 2026; By SARA CAVANAGH

Dianne Rose of Yardley, Pa. won Action Photos with this photo of a pair of dogs jumping in unison.

"The photo is of the 4-year-old border collie Night Cap and the 18-month-Shetland sheepdog Daiquiri practicing for team agility (if it was a competition class) in Yardley," said Rose. "They're my sister Janet's dogs, and she got them each when they were about 8 weeks old."

"Janet's been competing in agility competitions for a long time," said Rose. "The border collie has his first degree and is working on his next degree. The sheepdog has just starting competing. The border collie also does herding competitions."

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Don't miss Horse World Expo, the BIGGEST EVENT of the new year for horse lovers

Details: December 30, 2025; By Staff Writers

HARRISBURG, Pa.--The 23rd Annual Horse World Expo and Theatre Equus returns in 2026!

ex 1 There's something for all ages and all disciplines.

Whether you're an avid equestrian of just love horses, there's something at Horse World Expo for you.

The world of horses comes to the 25-acre climate-controlled Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg March 5 - 8, 2026.

Horse World Expo, the mid-Atlantic region’s largest equestrian expo, features four days of non-stop education, entertainment and shopping.

Scores of horses of all breeds and types and an international cast of leading equestrian clinicians and entertainers draw tens of thousands of horse enthusiasts from across the eastern United States and beyond.

Horse Wld 4 Vendors will fill over 500 booths in the Expo Hall with an overwhelming selection of horse related merchandise for browsing and buying.

Visitors can learn about a variety of breeds on Breed Row and meet breeding stallions up close on Stallion Avenue.

The latest in horse keeping technology will be featured at the show along with apparel, barns, artwork, books, equestrian vacations, feed, trailers, tack, training, schools and much more.

Theatre Equus, A Musical Equine Revue, is a professionally choreographed and scripted show in which humans and horses partner to perform remarkable feats of daring and beauty.

ex 2 Theatre Equus will be held in conjunction with the Expo on the evenings of March 6 & 7 starting at 8:30pm and lasting just under 2 hours.

Geared to all ages, Theatre Equus is an evening of family entertainment starring horses -- part Wild West show, part equestrian ballet and part equestrian theater.

Performances by some of the country’s most highly trained horses and their human partners are accompanied by concert quality music, enhanced lighting and narration.

Special features at Horse World Expo include:

Trail Champions Challenge, held Saturday morning, is a timed and judged event in which competitors of all ages compete for cash and prizes.

ex 3 Competitors and their horses will negotiate a difficult set of obstacles that test athleticism, horsemanship and the communication and bond between horse and rider.

Equi-Tainment! A Musical Equine Variety Show will showcase amateur drill teams, musical freestyles, mounted archery, carriage racing, tricks and other exciting and entertaining displays of horsemanship.

The clinic and demonstration schedule at Horse World Expo is unrivaled! With over 160 hours of clinics, demonstrations and entertainment, you are sure to find something to learn, something to do and something to smile about. Visit www.horseworldexpo additional information.

Skip the lines for Horse World Expo and get the best seats for Theatre Equus - purchase tickets in advance at https://www.horseworldexp.com/buy-tickets/

Tickets go on sale in November and make great gifts!