Sweetnam Claims Idle Dice Open Stake as Hunter Champions Crowned on Final Night of Devon

Ireland's Shane Sweetnam rode to a thrilling victory in the $182,000 Idle Dice Open Jumper Stake, highlighting a busy final day at the 130th Devon Horse Show that also saw top honors awarded in the Amateur-Owner Hunter, Driving, and Saddle divisions.

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Elegance and Speed Take the Spotlight at the 130th Devon Horse Show

The historic 130th Devon Horse Show and Country Fair continued its prestigious run this week by crowning its first breed and driving champions alongside the high-stakes $32,000 Devon Speed Derby.

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Charlotte Jacobs and Korbach van de Renger Claim the $210,000 Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon

In a thrilling jump-off under the lights of the iconic Dixon Oval, USA's Charlotte Jacobs bested a star-studded international field to win the 130th anniversary Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon.

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Jacobs and Steege Shine in Thrilling Double Feature at the 2026 Devon Horse Show

A spectacular day of world-class equestrian competition at the historic Dixon Oval culminated in prestigious victories for Amanda Prescott Steege in the Hunter Derby and Charlotte Jacobs in the Sapphire Grand Prix.

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Your Guide to the Devon Horse Show's 43rd Sapphire Grand Prix

Tonight’s highly anticipated 2026 Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon highlights the world-class show jumping competition expected at the historic Dixon Oval while honoring the legacy of the legendary Olympic mare for which the event is named.

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Historic Double and Back-to-Back Wins Highlight Thrilling Action at the Devon Horse Show

The 130th Devon Horse Show and Country Fair saw rider Victoria Colvin pilot two mounts to a rare tie for the Grand Hunter Championship before McKayla Langmeier and Pepita VD Rollebeek secured their second consecutive international jumping victory of the week.

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McKayla Langmeier’s Triumphant Return Highlights a Day of Champions at the 130th Devon Horse Show

As Professional Hunter Week crowned its first champions in the Dixon Oval, McKayla Langmeier marked her return to the Devon Horse Show by riding Pepita VD Rollebeek to a thrilling victory in the $32,000 Jet Run Devon Welcome Stake.

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