News & Press Releases
The Upperville Colt & Horse Show Named to Virginia Landmarks Register and Nominated to National Register of Historic Places
On December 10, 2021, The Upperville Colt & Horse Show’s Grafton Farm was named to the Virginia Department of Historic Resources (DHR) Virginia Landmarks Register, and a nomination to the National Park Service for listing in the National Register of Historic...
Behind the Scenes at Upperville: The Quiet Leadership of Punkin Lee
“I started in the leadline class at the Upperville Colt & Horse Show and have been there ever since,” quipped Punkin Lee, proprietor of Journeymen Saddlers in Middleburg, Va. While America’s oldest horse show has grown tremendously over the years―as have her roles...
2022 Upperville Colt & Horse Show Welcomes MARS EQUESTRIAN™ as Presenting Sponsor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Vicki Bendure, APR 202-374-9259 Vicki@bendure The Upperville Colt & Horse Show returns for 169th year on June 6-12, 2022 UPPERVILLE, Va., February 18, 2022 – The 2022 Upperville Colt & Horse Show is proud to welcome MARS...
Ireland’s Jordan Coyle and and Ariso Clinch $213,300 Upperville Jumper Classic CSI4*
Upperville, Va. – June 13, 2021 – Sunday afternoon’s $213,300 Upperville Jumper Classic CSI4*, co-sponsored by Ethel M. Chocolates and Lugano Diamonds, belonged to Ireland’s Jordan Coyle and Elan Farm’s Ariso after they bested a three-horse jump-off with the fastest...
Mimi Gochman Captures Co-Grand Junior Hunter Champion With Catch Me & Commentary at Upperville Colt & Horse Show
Upperville, Va. – June 13, 2021 – On the final day of the 2021 Upperville Colt & Horse Show (UCHS), Mimi Gochman and her two mounts, Catch Me and Commentary, were crowned Co-Grand Champion Junior Hunter, receiving the Marianna Challenge Trophy donated by Mr. and...
Michael Britt-Leon and Private I Are Picture Perfect to Win $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Title at Upperville Colt & Horse Show
Upperville, Va. - June 12, 2021 - After two rounds of intense competition, Michael Britt-Leon and Private I emerged the victors in the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, sponsored by Salamander Resort & Spa. Hunt Tosh rode to second-place with Cannon Creek,...