UPPERVILLE, Va., June 7, 2026 — With quick turns and quick thinking, Daniel Bluman (ISR) turned in a speedy, efficient jump off to win the $200,000 FEI CSI4* Upperville Jumper Classic on his horse Hummer Z at Sunday’s 2026 Upperville Colt & Horse Show, presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN™. The class was sponsored by Lugano and Ethel M. It was the final class for the day and for a highly successful week that saw more than 1,400 horses and equestrians compete.
Hummer Z (Harley VDL x Tulana) is a 12-year-old Zangersheide gelding owned by Abigail Wexner. After completing the first round with 19 other combinations, Bluman and Hummer Z headed into the jump off with five other contenders.
“I don’t think I rode the jump off very well,” said Bluman. “But he really wanted to win and I’m so glad for him.” Bluman went on to say that, in the combination on the course, he thought he was just going to run out of ring, but Hummer Z fixed the distances for them. “And then I knew I was going to win,” Bluman added.
Chloe Reid (USA) was in second place with Crossover 4 and Sloane Coles (USA) took third on Ninja JW Van De Moerhoeve.
A large crowd of spectators gathered to watch the class and many also attended the press conference where Bluman explained about his first time at Upperville. “The first time I came to Upperville was 18 years ago. It was the first show I did outside of Florida. I jumped in that ring on the other side in the High Juniors on Friday and I had eight rails down. It was a very different start to my experience in Upperville,” he laughed. “Everyone who lives in the United States knows about this grand prix and how many great riders and horses have won it,” Bluman added. “It’s nice to win so that you can be together with those great horses and riders that came before you.”
For full show results, schedules, and more information, visit www.upperville.com.
Sponsors of the 2026 Upperville Colt & Horse Show presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN™ include Ethel M. Chocolates, Dr. Betsee Parker, Michael Smith, Lugano, The Salamander Collection, B&D Builders, Markel Insurance, Delta Air Lines and the Postage Stamp Farm Foundation.
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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 supports local area charities, including the Churches of Upperville Outreach Program. For complete schedules and up-to-the-minute results, visit the website at www.upperville.com.