DEVON, Pa. (WPVI) -- The Devon Fall Classic returns to Pennsylvania's historic Main Line this weekend, marking the 12th anniversary of this premier all-jumper competition that attracts riders from across the region.The four-day event began on Thursday and runs through Sunday."We completed [Thursday] with a little over 200 rounds. [Friday] we have a little over 300 rounds, so lots of show jumping," said show manager Phil DeVita."Devon is just an amazing venue. It has a really classic feel," said compet...
DEVON, Pa. (WPVI) -- The Devon Fall Classic returns to Pennsylvania's historic Main Line this weekend, marking the 12th anniversary of this premier all-jumper competition that attracts riders from across the region.
The four-day event began on Thursday and runs through Sunday.
"We completed [Thursday] with a little over 200 rounds. [Friday] we have a little over 300 rounds, so lots of show jumping," said show manager Phil DeVita.
"Devon is just an amazing venue. It has a really classic feel," said competitor Sarah Wayda of Princeton.
The premier all-jumper competition attracts riders from across the region.
Around sunrise on Friday, riders and their horses were out to get a feel of the terrain.
"I call this scratch and sniff. Sometimes they want to smell the smells, see the sights, hear what it's like, and know when their horses get in this ring, they're not going to hold their breath and not canter up to the first jump," Wayda explained.
There is plenty to do for the family on top of watching the events, including sampling fun foods, going on the carnival rides, and checking out the vendors.
Sophia Garceau is the owner of Vanner House, an equestrian lifestyle store offering home decor, accessories, and apparel. Their flagship location is in Villanova, but they travel the equestrian circuit. The good news is, you don't need to be able to ride to get involved with the fashion.
"From barn to brunch to looking fabulous in no time," Garceau said with a flourish.
Riders love competing at this event and there's a full slate ahead.
"We try to make it really aesthetically pleasing. We have a lot of extra decorations in the ring. We just really make the course really beautiful, very high end," said show manager Pat Boyle.
"For horse people, it's a dream to be able to show here," Boyle added.