News & Press Releases
Mike & Wendy Smith Honored with the Randolph Perpetual Trophy
Since 2021, the Randolph Perpetual Trophy has been presented by the Bonnie family in memory of their matriarch, Mrs. Theodora Ayer Randolph. The award recognizes an individual who embodies Mrs. Randolph’s philosophy: a deep respect for equestrian sport, an...
Designing Tradition: An Inside Look at the Upperville Derby Course with Paul Jewell
For the past four years, the Upperville Colt & Horse Show has relied on the artistry of hunter derby course designer, Paul Jewell, whose tracks have challenged and inspired both horse and rider in the Grand Prix ring on Salem Farm, where the Derby had been held...
Upperville Wins Dual Honors from National Show Hunter Hall of Fame
Upperville made history again in 2025 when the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame (NSHHF) gave it both the Horse Show of the Year and the Hunter Derby of the Year awards for the 2024 competition year. No other horse show has ever received both of these awards in the...
Dorothy Lee is Recipient of The President’s Award at the 172nd Upperville Colt & Horse Show Presented by MARS Equestrian™
UPPERVILLE, Va., June 10, 2025– The 2025 Upperville Colt & Horse Show presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN™ has named Dorothy “Punkin” Lee of Middleburg, Va. as the 2025 recipient of The President’s Award. The award was presented to Lee by Joe Fargis, president of the...
Fearless Aaron Vale is Flawless in Winning the $200,000 FEI 4* Upperville Jumper Classic, Co-Presented by Ethel M Chocolates and Lugano Diamonds at the Upperville Colt & Horse Show Presented by MARS Equestrian™
UPPERVILLE, Va., June 8, 2025 — The USA’s Aaron Vale and Styles delivered an incredible performance to win the $220,000 FEI 4* Upperville Jumper Classic on Sunday, capping off an exceptional week of international competition at the 172nd Upperville Colt & Horse...
Governor Youngkin and First Lady of Virginia Attend 2025 Upperville Colt & Horse Show and Present Spirit of the Horse Award to Nicole Perry
UPPERVILLE, Va., June 8, 2025– The 2025 Upperville Colt & Horse Show presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN™ hosted Governor and Mrs. Youngkin on the last day of the weeklong show on Sunday, June 8. The First Lady of Virginia, Suzanne S. Youngkin, presented the “Spirit of...