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Devon Horse Show underway in Pennsylvania with more competitions than ever before
By Jan Carabeo,
2024-05-23
DEVON, Pa. (CBS) – Some of the world's finest equestrians can be found in Devon, Pennsylvania, for more than a week as they compete in the 128th Devon Horse Show .
The show is the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse show in North America and includes an additional day of riding this year as the number of competitors continues to grow.
"With the number of entries increasing every year, we are pleased to offer our riders and attendees an additional day of competition and pageantry," Wayne Grafton, CEO and chairman of Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, said. "This change will distribute the events over an extra day so that the show ends in a timely manner on Sunday and concludes at a reasonable time each evening."
Also at stake is nearly $1 million in prize money.
An additional $1 million was also invested in improvements over the past year, including refurbishments to barns, show rings, the committee stand and fairgrounds.
The Devon Horse Show also boasts a Country Fair that operates as a fundraiser for Bryn Mawr Hospital.
The fairgrounds are traditionally filled with Devon souvenirs, food, an art gallery and an expansive Midway featuring a Ferris wheel, carousel, and games for children of all ages.
"We have boutiques ... we have a range of great things to buy," said Harriette Overend, the show's director of sponsorships.
Overend showed us a spread of food available at the fair including fudge, tea sandwiches and lemon sticks.
The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair runs until Sunday, June 2.
Famous Budweiser Clydesdale horses making appearance at Devon Horse Show
The Budweiser Clydesdale horses are on a cross-country tour with multiple stops in the Philadelphia region. Before they head elsewhere, they'll make their last stops at the Devon Horse Show.
The horses are set to appear at the event on May 30 and June 1.
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