UPPERVILLE, Va., June 7, 2025 — Emily Dehoff and Manou de Muze galloped to the win in the $30,000 Salamander Collection Upperville American Standard Grand Prix on Saturday afternoon, besting 45 fellow competitors at the 172nd Upperville Colt & Horse Show presented by MARS Equestrian™. By virtue of her fault-free jump-off round and a blazing time of 34.1 seconds, Dehoff and her 13-year-old grey Belgian Warmblood mare finished atop the podium while Mark Bluman finished second aboard Starlet (34.77 seconds) and Devin Ryan rode Mondorado to third place (36.55 seconds).
“Manou de Muze has helped me succeed in all of the big wins I’ve had in my career,” Dehoff said. “Any Grand Prix win is a highlight, but it’s special to keep achieving so much with her and having the chance to do it at Upperville is exceptional.”
After a fault-free trip in the first round, Dehoff, Wellington, Fla., opted to take a stride out in the first line of the jump off and stay as tight as possible to the combination and succeeded. After a careful ride to the tall, airy gate jump, she chose to do seven strides to the imposing black oxer, and then another seven strides to the last fence to secure the win.
For her win in the American Standard Grand Prix, Dehoff is the first rider to be awarded the William Haggin Perry trophy, donated to the show by Nicole H. Perry of Upperville.
“It’s amazing to win any trophy at all,” she said. “I love the classical feel of Upperville, so to win a trophy here and being the first to win it is super special.”
The $30,000 Upperville American Standard Grand Prix is part of a full week of FEI and national-level jumper competition at the Upperville Colt & Horse Show, the oldest horse show in the United States, now in its 172nd year. For full results and livestream access, visit www.upperville.com.
Sponsors of the 2025 Upperville Colt & Horse Show include presenting sponsor MARS EQUESTRIAN, Ethel M. Chocolates, Koons Motors, Michael and Wendy Smith, Lugano, The Salamander Collection, B&D Builders, Markel Insurance, and Delta Air Lines.
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About the Upperville Colt & Horse Show
The Upperville Colt & Horse Show, also known as the Upperville Horse Show and UCHS, is the oldest horse show in the U.S. Founded in 1853 as a one-day show to encourage better breeding and care of horses, the show has grown to a weeklong tradition with thousands of equestrian and equine pairs competing in a variety of competitive disciplines. Many of the continent’s top professional riders as well as amateurs compete under the spectacular setting featuring the famous oaks at Grafton Farm—the same location as 1853. UCHS is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that raises funds for The Churches of Upperville Outreach Program and supports other area charities. For complete schedules and up-to-the-minute results, visit the website at www.upperville.com.