News & Press Releases
Farnley Tenspeed Earns Grand Local Pony Hunter Champion for the Abeles Family
UPPERVILLE, Va., June 9, 2022 — It was a banner day for the Abeles family in Hunter Ring II, as Lilia Sharp piloted Farnley Tenspeed, a pony bred by her grandmother Hetty Abeles, to three awards in the Large Local Pony Hunter division at the 169th Upperville Colt...
Scott Stewart Dominates the Green Hunter Divisions at Upperville
UPPERVILLE, Va., June 8, 2022— Professional hunter rider Scott Stewart earned three championships and one reserve chmpaionship in the Green Hunter divisions at the Upperville Colt & Horse Show presented by MARS Equestrian™. Riding for Canon Dr. Betsee Parker of...
Thoroughbreds are Center Stage Tuesday Afternoon at the Upperville Colt & Horse Show
UPPERVILLE, Va., June 7, 2022— The Take2 Thoroughbred Hunters Championship at the 169th Upperville Colt & Horse Show presented by MARS Equestrian™ came down to the under saddle class. Gail Szczecinski and Colebrook (El Kingdom x Cozzineta by Cozzine) and Sue Lyman...
Virginia and Maryland Riders Clinch the First Championships at Upperville
UPPERVILLE, Va., June 6, 2022— The Upperville Colt & Horse show presented by MARS Equestrian™ kicked off its 169th anniversary show with professional rider Tom Brennan piloting Alto Cinco to the championship in Section A of the Local Hunter Other Than Owner/Rider...
Governor Youngkin and First Lady of Virginia to Attend 2022 Upperville Colt & Horse Show on Sunday, June 12
UPPERVILLE, Va., June 6, 2022 – The 2022 Upperville Colt & Horse Show presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN™ , announced that Governor and Mrs. Youngkin will attend the event on Sunday, June 12. The Governor will issue a proclamation at the horse show honoring the show as...
Upperville Colt & Horse Show Site Added to the National Register of Historic Places
UPPERVILLE, Va., April 11, 2022—The site of the Upperville Colt & Horse Show, Grafton Farm, has been named to the National Register of Historic Places. The acceptance of Grafton Farms to the National Register completes a two-year-long process lead by...