DEVON, Pa.-The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is finally back after missing two years due to Covid, and exhibitors and spectators are delighted.
The prize list for Devon's 2022 show is now available online.
Beginning on Thursday, May 26, and running through Sunday, June 5, the historic show will be celebrating its 125th Anniversary with almost $1 million in prize money.
Each year, the Devon Horse Show unites top equestrians from a variety of disciplines as they compete for a spot in the winner's circle in the famed Dixon Oval.
Known for being the place “Where Champions Meet," the Devon Horse Show has been a can't-miss event for riders since its inception in 1896.
As always, this year's event will feature Show Jumping, Equitation, Hunters, Eventing, Saddlebred, Hackney, Breeding and Coaching divisions for all to enjoy.
All necessary documents for the 2022 Devon Horse Show, including the prize list, stabling information, feed and bedding forms as well as tentative time schedules and so much more are available to exhibitors online here.
ONE OF MANY highlight events, the Devon Open Jumper Section has expanded its prizes and awards.
The section will invite 32 elite Open Jumper athletes to compete in classes such as the $37,000 Main Line Challenge, the $37,000 Devon International Speed Stake, the $50,000 Jet Run Devon Welcome Stake and the $74,000 Idle Dice Open Jumper Stake.
The Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon will be the main event, offering $250,000 in prize money.
With a FEI CSI4* ranking, athletes competing in any of these events will be eligible to acquire world ranking points.
In addition, the Devon Horse Show is widely recognized for its world-class hunter competition and will once again be hosting a variety of hunter divisions with a US Equestrian Premier hunter rating.
The country's top hunter riders will compete for the coveted title in the popular $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, sponsored by the Wheeler family, on Thursday, June 2.
The Devon Horse Show will also welcome back the $50,000 Devon Arena Eventing class, featuring a blend of cross-country and stadium jumps that will be open to 30 of the nation's top athletes.
Electronic entry service for the 2022 Devon Horse Show will be available soon through our partner, Show Management System.
The closing date for entries for hunters, equitation, local hunters, coaching and all jumper sections is Monday, April 4, while entries for hunter breeding and pony hunter breeding are open through Monday, April 25.
Entries for Saddlebred, Hackney, harness, roadster, and coaching and driving close on Monday, May 2.
The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair continues to monitor the COVID-19 Pandemic, and will follow federal and state guidelines as well as USEF rules to ensure the safety of all involved throughout the 2022 event.
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, which offers world-class shopping, rides, games, multiple dining options and special entertainment events.
Mark your calendars for May 26- June 5, 2022, to celebrate the show’s 125th anniversary at the historic showgrounds.
