DEVON, Pa.--The Devon Fall Classic drew more exhibitors and bigger crowds of spectators than ever, and Devon fans and local riders will be excited to hear that next year it will be bigger and better than ever.

Elizabeth Traband on Eddie Blue winning the Devon Fall Classic Grand Prix "It was a huge success," said Wayne W.Grafton, Chairman and CEO of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair. "We saw a 35 percent increase in entries along with an approximately 35 percent increase in income. We were thrilled that the equestrian community enjoyed the enhanced competition, and we're discussing expanding the Fall Classic in 2026."

The three 1.40m jumper classes drew up to 37 competitors, and they were won by three different riders.

One of Devon spectators favorite riders, Laura Chapot on Ginola won the $5,000 Welcome Stake over a field of 34 with a clean jump-off round in 31.200, a full second faster than second placed Morgan Ward-Knowlton on GF Diego.

Stella Stiinnett on Storiall Blue won the $10,000 Speed Stake with a clean round in 64.685 over a field of 17, with Collin Reynolds on Ideal HX second, less than a half second slower.

 

THE FEATURED $25,000 Devon Fall Classic Saturday evening drew a huge and enthusiastic, standing-room-only crowd clustered three deep around the Dixon Oval.

The crowd was thrilled by a very competitive seven horse jump-off won by Elizabeth Traband on Eddie Blue, clean in 42.488, just one-tenth of a second faster than second placed Reynolds on Ideal HX.

With Emma Callahan, Michael Kocher and Devin Ryan placing third in those three classes, that showed the huge competitiveness of the competition with eight different riders taking the top three places in the three classes.

Devon Fall Classic spectators enjoyed a lot more than just the exciting competitions in the Dixon Oval.

There was shopping in the boutiques of the vendor village, with a great variety of wares that drew lots of customers.

The Midway — with its rides and iconic Ferris wheel — was filled daily with excited kids enjoying the rides and games.

For the adults, there were bands playing popular music every night with beer and wine available, and the Clydesdale Corner Pub was filled to capacity nightly.

With the Devon officials exploring the possibility of an expanded event next year, there's lots to look forward to.