News & Press Releases
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...
Inaugural Grafton Hunter Show and Derby Win for Trufant
Steady rain fell on the grounds of Grafton Farm in the early morning of Saturday, September 7, 2024, but it did not deter almost 70 horses and riders from coming to compete at the first-ever Grafton Hunter Show. Established for the benefit of the Jump In! Capital...
Mimi Gochman and Cosmos BH Lead the Way in the $226,000 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 9, 2024– By virtue of slick turns and quick thinking, 19-year-old Mimi Gochman turned in a speedy, efficient jump off to win the $226,000 FEI 4* Upperville Jumper Classic on her horse Cosmos BH. The 171st Upperville Colt & Horse Show was...
Virginia First Lady Presents Annual Spirit of the Horse Award to Nancy Dillon
UPPERVILLE, Va., June 9, 2024– The 2024 Upperville Colt & Horse Show presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN™ hosted Governor and Mrs. Youngkin on the last day of the weeklong show on Sunday, June 9. The First Lady of Virginia, Suzanne S. Youngkin, presented the “Spirit of...
Darragh Kenny Sweeps the Top Three Placings in the $30,000 Upperville American Standard Grand Prix Sponsored by The Salamander Collection at the Upperville Colt & Horse Show Presented by MARS Equestrian™
UPPERVILLE, Va., June 8, 2024– Ireland’s Darragh Kenny was alone on the podium following Saturday’s $30,000 American Standard Grand Prix at the 171st Upperville Colt & Horse Show presented by MARS Equestrian™, having captured the top three placings in the class of...
Cathleen Driscoll Accelerates to Win the $62,480 FEI 4* Upperville Welcome Stakes Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Smith at the Upperville Colt & Horse Show Presented by MARS Equestrian™
UPPERVILLE, Va., June 8, 2024– Cathleen Driscoll and Arome blazed through the jump off and a field of 32 starters to win the $62,480 FEI 4* Upperville Welcome Stakes at the 171st Upperville Colt & Horse Show presented by MARS Equestrian™. The Welcome Stakes was...