Devon, PA – May 28, 2014 – The 2014 Devon Horse Show & Country Fair hosted its final day of professional hunter divisions on Wednesday and awarded Grand Hunter and Leading Rider awards for its 2014 competition. For the second year in a row, Kelley Farmer of Keswick, VA, was Devon’s Leading Hunter Rider as well as the Leading Lady Rider in the High Performance division. She guided Glefke & Kensel LLC’s Scripted to the Devon Grand Hunter Championship after taking top honors in the Green Conformation Hunter division.
Scripted, an eight-year-old Warmblood gelding by Sandro Hit, earned the most points out of all of the divisions with first, second, second, and third place ribbons in the four classes of Green Conformation Hunters over fences as well as a win under saddle. He was also the division’s model winner. For the Grand Hunter Championship, Scripted was presented The Fourth Sally Deaver Murray Memorial Challenge Trophy donated by Mrs. Ernest Scott and Mr. & Mrs. Stillman F. Kelley II.
Kelley Farmer and Scripted in the Grand Hunter presentation. The Book LLC
Along with Scripted’s division championship, Farmer topped three divisions this week to earn the Leading Hunter Rider title. She also guided Glefke & Kensel LLC’s So To Speak to the First Year Green Hunter championship and won the High Performance Working Hunter championship with Glefke and Kensel LLC’s Mindful.
Scott Stewart won the other two divisions, taking the Regular Conformation Hunter Championship with Krista and Alexa Weisman’s Showman and the Second Year Green Hunter Championship with David Gochman’s Mythical. He dominated Devon’s Leading Hunter Rider title from 2009-2012, but Farmer has edged him out the last two years.
As Leading Hunter Rider, Farmer was awarded The Hope Montgomery Scott Perpetual Trophy presented in her honor by the 1985 Devon Horse Show Committee. For the Leading Lady Rider award in the High Performance division, she was presented The Tarad Hill Perpetual Trophy presented by Mr. & Mrs. Leonard A. King in memory of Betty Jane Baldwin Meister.
“Last year was the first year I dethroned Scott,” Farmer said of taking over the title. “It has been close for the last few years. The rivalry definitely makes me sharper; any good competition does when you show against the best.”
Farmer was Best Child Rider at Devon when she was young and has continued to excel. The Devon Leading Hunter Rider title was always something she hoped to achieve. “It has been a goal since I started,” she stated. “I have always thought about it, but until you are here and have the horses, until you find that it is within your grasp – it doesn’t matter what we know and what we learn unless you have the animals to do it. I am very fortunate that I have great horses and very fortunate that the people around me have supported that.”
Kelley Farmer and Scripted. The Book LLC
Farmer’s top mount Scripted is a special horse for Larry Glefke. He was originally intended to do dressage, but found his way to Lane Change Farm instead and is what Glefke describes as the perfect picture of conformation.
“I have never had a horse with as beautiful a hind leg,” Glefke noted. “If you were to write a book on how a conformation horse is supposed to be built that would be it. He is beautiful. He came with an immense attitude, but he is a quiet, kind horse. He is a great horse; one of my favorite horses. You can do anything in the world with him and once you turn to the jump, I would very seldom say this, but that horse has as good a timing as Kelley Farmer does.”
Farmer commented on Scripted, explaining, “The ride is to do nothing. He wants you to leave him alone. He is a very quiet horse, and he has so much ability, but he wants it to be his opinion. He wants you not to get in his way. He is so talented. He is an amazing horse to ride and you feel like you could jump this building, he has so much ability.”
The 2014 Devon Horse Show will continue on Thursday with an exciting line-up of competition, including the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented in honor of Kenneth and Sally Wheeler, and the $100,000 Grand Prix of Devon sponsored by Main Line Dental/Land Rover/Horseshoe Trail Farm, LLC. For full results, please visit www.devonhorseshow.org.
For those unable to attend the Devon Horse Show in person, the Dixon Oval is being live streamed on the USEF Network.
Shownet will be shooting individual video clips for purchase through the website www.shownet.biz of both the Dixon Oval and Gold Ring. If you have any questions, please contact info@shownet.biz or ask for Tony in the exhibitor lounge at the side gate.
HUNTER CHAMPIONS
Regular Conformation Hunter Champion – Krista and Alexa Weisman’s Showman and Scott Stewart
Awarded The Charlotte I. Montgomery Perpetual Trophy
Reserve Champion – Glefke and Kensel LLC’s Quotable and Kelley Farmer
High Performance Working Hunter Champion – Glefke and Kensel LLC’s Mindful and Kelley Farmer
Awarded The Second Pin Oak Farm Challenge Trophy donated by Mr. & Mrs. Albert D. Williams, Jr.
Reserve Champion – Stephanie Danhakl’s Golden Rule and Scott Stewart
OTHER RESULTS
Leading Mare in the High Performance Hunter Division – Douglas and Kenneth Wheeler’s Queen Lattifa with Hunt Tosh
Awarded The “Bunty” Sellers Perpetual Trophy donated by Joannah Hall Glass and the Trophy committee in loving memory of Mrs. “Bunty” Sellers
Devon Leading Groom Award – Pancho Gomez (Groom of Scripted)
Awarded The Gerald Johnson Perpetual Memorial Trophy
Susan Sisco and Capezio Ladies Sidesaddle Champion. The Book LLC
Ladies Side Saddle Champion – Susan Sisco and Lauren Shock’s Capezio
Sponsored by Holly H. Griffin – Gowrie Group & Great American Insurance Co.
Awarded The True Blue Challenge Trophy donated by Mrs. Robert E. Rogers & Mrs. John B. Denegre
Five-Gaited Saddle Horse Special – Jennifer Alfano aboard Ceil & Kenny Wheeler’s CH Callaway’s Born For This
Sponsored by Willisbrook Farm
Five-Gaited Saddle Horse Open – Jason Molback and Geraldine Meanor’s CH Five O’Clock
Sponsored by Willisbrook Farm – Awarded The Callaway’s Mr. Republican Challenge Trophy donated by Walter and Jackie Stred
$1,500 Seven-Year-Old Young Jumper Winner – Candice King and Louisburg Farm’s Diamond of Picobello Z
$1,500 Eight-Year-Old Young Jumper Winner– Laura Chapot and The Edge’s Out of Ireland
Charlie Jayne and Handels Classic. The Book LLC
Finals Results: $10,000 Open Jumper – Time First Jump-Off
1. CHARLIE JAYNE HANDEL’S CLASSIC CHARLIE JAYNE: 0/0/36.031
2. LILLIE KEENAN LONDINIUM CHANSONETTE FARM LLC: 0/0/36.148
3. ALI WOLFF BRIANDA JOHN WOLFF: 0/0/36.616
4. VICTORIA COLVIN CHANEL B 2 KAREN LONG DWIGHT: 0/0/36.721
5. JUDY GAROFALO TORRES QUATTRO QUEEN JUAN TORRES: 0/0/41.072
6. LISA JACQUIN CHAPEL Z FLINTWOODE FARMS LLC: 0/0/44.581
7. PAUL O’SHEA RIVER DANCE SEMILLY GOTHAM ENTERPRIZES: 0/0/49.143
8. CALLAN SOLEM CORTENDER HORSESHOE TRAIL FARM:0/8/44.206
9. MCLAIN WARD ROTHCHILD SAGAMORE FARMS: 3/71.734
10. AMANDA FLINT SUPERBAD THE COVERBOY GROUP: 6/70.014
11. KEVIN BABINGTON CORD 11 MECCO EQUESTRIAN LLC: 8/65.426
12. CANDICE KING BALOUS DAY DATE LOUISBURG FARM: 8/65.550
Hayley Waters and Quirint. The Book LLC
Final Results: $10,000 Open Jumper Hit & Hurry, Sponsored by Great American Insurance Co.
1. HAYLEY WATERS QUIRINT MR. & MRS. CHUCK WATERS: 26/64.47
2. LAURA CHAPOT ZEALOUS MARY CHAPOT: 26/64.59
3. KELSEY THATCHER DULF VAN DEN BISSCHOP PONY LANE FARM: 26/65.84
4. LAURA CHAPOT BRADBERRY LAURA CHAPOT: 25/63.12
5. DAVID BEISEL MOET WALK HARLOW INVESTMENT ENTERPRISES: 24/63.91
6. HUNTER HOLLOWAY I LOVE LUCY HAYS INVESTMENTS CORP: 24/65.00
7. CHARLIE JAYNE TOP TOP ALEX JAYNE: 23/64.31
8. HAYLEY WATERS FIDELE CHUCK WATERS: 23/64.46
Hats, Champagne and Shopping Make Ladies’ Day a Success
By Caroline Goldstein
Ladies’ Day was once again a big hit at Devon. This year’s theme, Ribbons and Pearls, provided the beautiful décor at the annual Hat Contest and Ladies’ Day luncheon. Even the rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the hundreds of beautifully dressed women, who enjoyed champagne, a specialty cocktail and hors d’oeuvres while shopping, mingling and admiring the beautiful millinery display.
Best of Devon. Brenda Carpenter Photo
The Hat Contest participants paraded their unique hats in front of the judges, who presented four awards. The “Best of Devon,” for the hat that best captured the spirit of Devon, went to Robin Sweet for her fantastical carousel hat. “Most Fascinating” was won by Conestoga High School student, Jenny Larkin. “Best Hat to Toe” for the best overall ensemble was awarded to the quartet of Sharon Bozentka, Annette Brennan, Tina Aberant and Joanne Bogon decked hat to toe as Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall. The grand prize ribbon was awarded for “Best in Show” to Tiffany Arey. The incredibly creative and talented Arey took the same prize in 2013.
Most Fascinating. Brenda Carpenter Photo
This year’s judges included television personality Carson Kressley, Michael Cook of presenting sponsor, Walter J Cook Jewelers, Michael Smythe of Main Line Land Rover and Jaguar, Caroline O’Halloran, Laurie Wight, publisher of Wayne Magazine, and New York milliner, Brenda Waites-Bolling.
In addition to presenting sponsor Walter J Cook Jewelers, Celebrity Cruises, Dressage Collections, J Maki Winery, Main Line Land Rover/Jaguar, Pinnacle Vodka and Wayne Magazine also joined in sponsoring Ladies’ Day.
Tiffany Arey and Carson Kressley Best Devon Show hat. Brenda Carpenter Photo
Guests participated in “Passport to Elegance,” in which they visited the various boutiques around the Country Fair. At each boutique, guests could use tickets from their passports to enter a raffle. In addition, those participants who got their passport stamped at 35 boutiques were entered into an additional Grand Prize raffle.
Ladies’ Day Committee Chairmen MaryKay Bergan, Darlene DiGorio, Laura Wood and Eileen Devine organized the day’s events.
Ladies Day Hot Contest winners . Brenda Carpenter Photo
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The Devon Show Horse Show & Country Fair, founded in 1896, is the nation’s oldest and largest multi-breed outdoor horse show. It is one of 16 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Heritage Competitions. The 11-day event attracts over 100,000 visitors annually and is one of the largest volunteer based fundraising events in the country. Proceeds from the event benefit Bryn Mawr Hospital. While attracting top competitors from around the world for events such as the $100,000 Grand Prix of Devon (Thurs., May 29), the event remains one of Philadelphia’s premiere traditions, offering great food, boutique shopping, and rides, games, and events for the whole family. Tickets are on sale now, click HERE to purchase!