News & Press Releases
In the Off Season
“Rome wasn’t built in a day, but they were laying bricks every hour.” -John Heywood
The same is true of Upperville. Eleven months of work go into ensuring that the historic grounds are show-ready by June 1st…
2025 Upperville Colt & Horse Show Proudly Welcomes the Return of MARS EQUESTRIAN™ as Presenting Sponsor
UPPERVILLE, Va., Feb. 28, 2025– The 2025 Upperville Colt & Horse Show is proud to welcome back MARS EQUESTRIAN™ as the Presenting Sponsor of UCHS, the oldest horse show in the U.S. This year, the show celebrates its 172nd year. “We are honored to welcome back our...
Lugano Returns as Co-Presenting Sponsor of 2025 FEI CSI4* $200,000 Upperville Jumper Classic on Sunday, June 8
UPPERVILLE, Va., Feb. 28, 2025 – The 2025 Upperville Colt & Horse Show, presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN™ is thrilled to welcome back Lugano as the Co-Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 FEI CSI4* $200,000 Upperville Jumper Classic. The Jumper Classic will take place on...
Message from Emily Day, UCHS Executive Director
Crisp, cool mornings are here, and remind me of my roots in fox hunting, this being the early season with all the new introductions and time-honored traditions that go along with the sport. In this area, it is one of the most prevalent equestrian pastimes, and dates...
Online Merchandise Store Coming Soon!
Remember when your first stop at the horse show was the concierge tent, where you’d purchase a souvenir program and an Upperville t-shirt or hat because by Wednesday, they’d all be sold out? You should still stop at the concierge tent for a program next June, but no...
New Permanent Bathrooms for Grafton
If you have driven past the showgrounds this Fall, you may have noticed construction on the Grafton Farm (Hunter) side between the two show rings. Ground was broken in early October on new, permanent bathrooms that will be ready for use during the horse show in June...