May 2022 Issue

EAST COAST EQUESTRIAN May 2022 Page 9 Grand Dame of Devon compe- tition, the Sapphire Grand Prix, offers $250,000 in prize money for this its 42nd year. With a FEI CSI4 ranking, athletes compet- ing in any of these events will be eligible to earn world ranking points. 2022 will also feature the country’s top hunter riders in high level competition. Recognized for its world-class hunter events, Devon will once again host a va- riety of hunter divisions, all with a US Equestrian (USEF) Premier hunter rating. A highlight of the week, these skilled athletes will compete for the highly regarded title in the fan favorite $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby which will once again be sponsored by the Wheeler family. Competition for this event kicks off on Thursday, June 2nd at 12 pm. From Wednesday, June 1 through Saturday June 4th, the graceful Saddlebred and Hack- ney competition classes take to the Dixon Oval. The $3,000 Five-Gaited Saddlebred Stake brings the elegance of these ath- letes to the forefront on Friday, June 3rd. The Devon Horse Show is also proud to announce the return of Devon Arena Eventing. This extraordinary competition features a blend of cross-country and stadium jumps across both the Dixon Oval and Wheeler Rings. Open to 30 of the nation’s top athletes, the technically difficult course will once again be designed by Olympic Gold Medalist, Captain Mark Phillips of Great Britain. A number of family friendly exhibitions will also take place throughout the show. On Thurs- day, May 26th, the canines take to the Dixon oval to compete in the Devon Dog Show. Presented by What A Good Dog, the show will include an exciting exhibi- tion and four classes: Walk-Trot with Me, Jumpers, Tricks and the Lead Line Costume Parade. Other must-see exhibitions in- clude the USPC Mounted Games on Friday, May 27th, the always popular Radnor Hunt Hounds on Saturday May 28th and the WIHS Shetland Pony Steeplechase on Sunday May 29th and Monday May 30th. For more information about the 2022 Devon Horse Show and Country Fair and to purchase tickets, visit www. devonhorseshow.net . (Continued from page 1) The Devon Horse Show: World Class Competition and Family Fun Visit the Devon Horse Show May 26th - June 5th and Country Fair! www.devonhorseshow.net