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March 18, 2017

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Candid photos third place winner is Bill Vendetta (2)

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January 3, 2026

By SARA CAVANAGH

Bill Vendetta of Cochranville, Pa., placed third in Candid photos with this picture of his nephew Logan feeding a horse a carrot.

"My nephew Logan is 4," said Vendettta. "He was visiting with his father. He'd never met any horses before, so he was a little apprehensive, but we assured him it was okay, and that the horse would just take the carrot and not his fingers."

"The horse is Bullet, one of my Pair Pleasure Driving pair," said Vendetta. "He is paired with Bandid in competition."

Action Photos first place winner is Dianne Rose (2)

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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."

Action Photos second place winner is Andi Bates (2)

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January 5, 2026

By SARA CAVANAGH

Andi Bates of Glen Mills, Pa., took this photo of a game at the Brandywine Polo Club in Kennett Square, Pa.

"I started going to polo games about two years ago," said Bates. "This was the last game of the season. This photo is of riders from two different teams fighting for the ball."

McKayla Langmeier won the first WEF Grand Prix of 2026 (2)

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January 5, 2026

By Staff Writers

WELLINGTON, Fla.--Mckayla Langmeier of East Granby, Conn., rode Jiselle NS to win the $75,000 Grand Prix on Sunday, Jan. 4 and close out opening week of the Winter Equestrian Festival.

Mckayla Langmeier on Jiselle NS (Photo by Sportfot)In a three-horse jump-off, Langmeier went last over the Eric Hasbrouck designed course and knew all she had to do was go clean.

After Lillie Keenan and Jacqueline Ruyle had rails doown, Langmeier adjusted her plan.

“I definitely went a little wider to the last jump once I knew I jumped the first part clear, then I could take a moment to the last,” said Langmeier, who trains with six-time U.S. Olympian Mclain Ward. “It’s a great way to start the season. I’ve had Jiselle NS since she was 6, so I know her well. We’ve worked up to this level together, so for me, my family and North Star, it means a lot to see her perform this well.”

Jiselle NS is a 12-year-old Balou du Rouet daughter bred by the Jacobs family’s North Star Sport Horses.

Langmeier was clean in 42.459 seconds.

RUYLE on Cyramo Z and Keenan on Happy Time were both faster, but each had a rail down to place second in 38.927 and third in 41.351, respectively.

Tony Stormanns of Germany on Cassius Clay was the fastest of the four faulters to place fourth.

At 25 years old, Langmeier is an up-and-coming rider at the top level.

“It has taken a lot of patience, a lot of time, and a lot of work put into the horses, but I think that’s what makes relationships and makes days like today possible," said Langmeier. "It’s really rewarding when you have a horse that you bring up win a grand prix like this.”

Cotner Trailer letter to the Editor (2)

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January 6, 2026

By SARA CAVANAGH

Letter to the Editor;

Just letting you know that I am calling it quits after 25 years or a total of 55 years for the Cotner name.

We are having an auction and have a couple horse trailers available.

Spread the work.

Thank you again for The Horse of the Delaware Valley, it has let us reach many customers over the years.

Pete Smith
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Action Photos third place winner is Jeanne Sharp (2)

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January 6, 2026

By SARA CAVANAGH

Jeanne Sharp of Elbert, Colo., took this third placed Action photo of her dog Maisie competing in Field Lure Coursing in Peyton, Colo.

"Maisie is a 4-year-olf shepherd/cattle dog mix," said Sharpe. "I picked her up as a rescue when she was 8 weeks old. She's been coursing for about two years .Coursing is really popular out here."

"It's mostly sight hounds that compete, and they chase a lure on a string," she said. "This was an 800 yard coursing competition. There's usually about 25 dogs in each competition. They're judged on how fast they are, how close to the lure they are and how they stay on the course of the lure."

Sharpe also hunts, but it's coyote hunting, not fox hunting, in Colorado.

Sharpe said they have about 60,000 acres they hunt over.

Pet Photos first place winner is Carol Dicicco (2)

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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."

Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance's donation to Thorncroft Equestrian Center (2)

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January 8, 2026

By Staff Writers

MALVERN, Pa.--The Radnor Hunt Concours d'Elegance has announced its latest charitable donation to Thorncroft Equestrian Center, continuing a meaningful partnership dedicated to enriching lives through equine-assisted services.

Left to right, Tiffany Meyer, Executive Director, Thorncroft Equestrian Center;
Tobey Ross, Co-Chairman & President, Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance;
Michael G. Tillson III, Chairman and Founder, Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance (Photo by Emma Yanowsky)

Over the course of its relationship with Thorncroft, the Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance has contributed well over $165,000 to support the organization’s adaptive, recreational, and veteran’s equine-assisted services programming.

This prestigious automotive event supports adaptive and equine-assisted programming serving hundreds of participants annually

These funds help make it possible for more than 400 participants each year to learn, grow, and thrive at Thorncroft’s Malvern-based farm, advancing the physical and emotional well-being of individuals of all abilities.

“With grateful appreciation to the Radnor Hunt Concours d'Elegance Executive Board and volunteers, we thank them for their support of Thorncroft's mission to develop the physical and emotional well-being of all people, regardless of their individual challenges,” said Tiffany Meyer, Executive Director of Thorncroft Equestrian Center. “Their continued generosity allows us to expand access to life-changing equine-assisted services and deepen our impact across the community.”

THE RADNOR Hunt Concours d’Elegance is widely recognized as one of the region’s premier automotive events, blending world-class vehicles, scenic traditions, and philanthropy on the historic grounds of Radnor Hunt.

Thorncroft has been a beneficiary of the event for nearly two decades, a distinction that underscores the strength and continuity of the partnership.

“Supporting Thorncroft has always been at the heart of the Concours,” said Michael G. Tillson III, Chairman and Founder of the Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance. “It is incredibly rewarding to see how the enthusiasm and commitment of our volunteers, entrants, and attendees translate into a meaningful, lasting impact for individuals and families throughout our community.”

Founded in 1969, Thorncroft Equestrian Center is a leader in therapeutic riding and equine-assisted services, providing programming for individuals with physical, cognitive, and emotional challenges, as well as veterans. To learn more about Thorncroft Equestrian Center and its programs, visit thorncroft.org.

For more information about the Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance, visit radnorconcours.org.

Save the Date: The 29th Annual Radnor Hunt Concours d’Elegance is September 11–13, 2026 onthe historic grounds of Radnor Hunt.

Pets Photo second place winner is Cheryl Allerton (2)

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January 8, 2026

By Staff Writers

Cheryl Allerton of Douglassville, Pa. took this photo of her dog and cat, Echo and Clover, that she entitled "Line Dancing." 

The U.S. leads in Jumping World Rankings with three riders in the top 10 (2)

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January 9, 2026

By SARA CAVANAGH

The U.S. as a nation leads in Longines World Ranking in jumping and has three riders in the top 10.

Kent Farrington on Greya winning in the Top 10 in GenevaThe U.S. as a nation also leads in Para Dressage with the leading rider individually, while in Eventing the U.S. has two in the top 10 and in Driving has one in the top 10.

Kent Farrington starts 2026 as world number one in the Longines Rankings while there are three U.S. riders in the top 10, and Great Britain, Germany and France have two each. 

Kent Farrington starts the new year at the top of the Rankings with a score of 3,487 points, followed by Great Britain’s Scott Brash, who stays behind the American with 3,222 points, while Germany’s Christian Kukuk remains in the top three on 3,130 points.

Ben Maher of Great Britain with 3,089 points. Gilles Thomas of Belgium with 3,009 points, Richard Vogel of Germany with 2,912 points and Laura Kraut with 2,809 points are still fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh respectively.

France’s Nina Mallevaey reached the top 10 for the first time and is now eighth after climbing four spots on 2,788 points, ahead of McLain Ward, 2,769 points, who is now ninth, with Julien Epaillard of France closing the top 10 with 2,766 points.

FOR THE U.S., Lillie Keenan is 32nd, Aaron Vale is 35th and Karl Cook is 36th.

Boyd Martin is second in Eventing (Photo by Allyson Lagiovane)Mallevaey, who recently turned 26 years old, also ended the year as FEI Jumping U25 Ranking number one.

In the Longines League of Nation Ranking, the USA remains the world leader.

It’s been already a year since Team USA with15,055 points took the top position of the Longines League of Nations ranking.

Belgium, 14,531 points, is second, followed by France, 14,058 points.

Ireland remains fourth, with 13,934 points, followed by Germany, fifth with 13,606 points. Great Britain, 13,385 points, Netherlands, 11,719 points, Italy. 10,447 points, Switzerland. 10,100 points, and Brazil, 9,364 points, also maintain their positions from sixth to 10th.

In FEI Eventing World Rider Ranking, Harry Meade leads.

Meade of Great Britain maintains the top position in the World ranking for the eighth consecutive month with 588 points.

Meade is followed by Boyd Martin, who remains just 51 points behind the leader.

Current European Champion Laura Collet of Great Britain stays third on 469 points, followed by Tim Price of New Zealand with  455 points, and Rosalind Canter of Great Britain remains fifth on 453 points.

For the U.S., Cosby Green is 10th, Will Coleman is 20th, Caroline Pamukcu is 32nd and Phillip Dutton is 35th.

In FEI Para Dressage World Individual, Team Ranking, Howard and Team USA are in the lead

Team USA leads the way in the senior Para Dressage Rankings: Fiona Howard with1,619 points and Team USA with1,339 points maintain the top spot in both Individual and Team rankings.

Sara Morganti of Italy and Rixt van der Horst of Netherlands remain second and third with 1,617 and 1,565 points respectively. 

In FEI Dressage World Ranking, five months after climbing to the top, Justin Verboomen of Belgium with1,958 points remains number one in the world ranking.

Great Britain’s Becky Moody is now second with 1,778 points, after climbing two spots, followed by Isabell Werth of Germany with 1,724 points.

Great Britain's Charlotte Fry, with 1,711 points climbed one spot to reach fourth, while her fellow countryman Carl Hester makes it back to the top five on 1,636 points.

For the U.S., Christian Simonson is 15th, Benjamin Ebeling is 22nd, and Kevin Kohman is 37th.

In FEI World Four-in-Hand Driviing, Chester Weber is 10th behind leader Boyd Exell of Australia and Bram Chandon of Neherlands in first and second.

Pets Photos third place winner is Laura Hirth (2)

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January 9, 2026

By SARA CAVANAGH

Laura Hirth of Harleysville, Pa. placed third in Pets with this photo of her OTB thoroughbred Petey and her Australian shepherd.

"They look like they're talking to each other," said Hirth.

"I've had Petey for four years, and I trail ride him," said Hirth. "He loves dogs. I have six Australian shepherds. Ryder is an elite trick dog. He did tricks like opening a gate, getting my boots and riding a skateboard for the competiton. He also did agility."

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Nina Mallevaey won the WEF Challenge Cup over Olivia Sweetnam (2)

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January 9, 2026

By SARA CAVANAGH

WELLINGTON, Fla.--Nina Mallevaey of France won the $32,000 WEF Challenge Cup Round 1 on Thursday, Jan. 8 at the Winter Equestrian Festival.

Nina Mallevaey on Destine To Be ((Photo by Sportfot)Mallevaey on Destine To Be finished clean in 33.10 in the jump-off to win over 18-year-old Olivia Sweetnam on Epic, clean in 34.58

 Mallevaey, 26, in the first release of the FEI rider rankings for 2026, made her debut in the world’s top 10 at no. 8 , and she also leads in the U25 World competition,

Sweetnam just won the Medal Finals Championship  last October.

“It’s an amazing achievement and I didn’t expect it," said Mallevaey of her standing in the World Top10. "My team, my horses—I have a lot of people around me who helped me achieve this and I can’t thank The Rein Family enough. They have supported me for almost five years. There’s no better way for me to thank them than results like this."

“This now pushes me to try to stay in the top 10, while also listening to my horses and what they need,” she said. “The ranking is nice, but my horses are more important than the points.”

IN THE WEF Challenge Cup, under the winning round format, the course was set by Nick Granat, with 12 returning for the tie-breaking second phase.

“I wanted to go fast enough but not crazy because he’s going to jump the grand prix on Saturday,” said Mallevaey, whose international victories with Destine To Be is now up to seven. “He’s fast naturally, and that helped me. He’s also quick across the ground, so I was able to turn tight at the end. It was his win and a nice way to start the year.”

U.S. under-25 rider Olivia Sweetnam placed second riding Epic for owner Sweet Oak Farm in 34.58 seconds.

U.S. Olympic team gold medalist Laura Kraut, currently ranked just ahead of Mallevaey at no. 7 in the world, was third riding Dorado 212.

On Friday, Stella Wasserman on Myjorka , trained by Mclain Ward, won the $32,000 CSI3* 1.45m Speed, also a qualifier for Saturday Night’s three-star grand prix.

Wasserman won by a full two seconds over runner-up Canadian Olympian Erynn Ballard.

Earlier in the day, Ballard won in the CSI3* 1.40m Classic on Epsilon de Brenil.

The $140,000 Palm Beach Country Sports Commission CSI3* Grand Prix will be held during Saturday Night Lights at 7 p.m.