Known as the place “Where Champions Meet,” the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair heralds in its 129th year of world class competition, May 21st to June 1st, 2025, at the historic Devon Show Grounds. The oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse show in North America, this year once again brings together elite equestrians from varied disciplines in one extraordinary 12-day event. Hunters, Equitation, Jumpers, Saddlebreds, Roadsters, Carriage Driving and Coaching alike will all have their chance to compete for a spot in the famed winner’s circle in the Dixon Oval.
From its humble beginnings in 1896, the first Devon Horse Show began as a one-day event that consisted of approximately thirty classes. The original show ring was constructed on grass and the judges and officials sat in a gazebo in ‘the center of the ring. Today, the Devon Horse Show boasts three impressive competition rings featuring hundreds of riders competing in over 300 classes with prize monies totaling close to $1million.
According to published reports, a fire in the morning hours of Thursday, February 20 devastated a stable in the 5800 block of Lindbergh Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia.
The fire started shortly after 7:30 a.m. and fire companies had the flames controlled by around 8 a.m. The stable was not registered with the city.
After the fire the Pennsylvania SPCA's Animal Law Enforcement team reported it had rescued a total of 12 horses from the property after the fire. Two additional horses, one a yearling, were killed in the blaze.
“The three most critical horses were transported to the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center for immediate treatment, while three more headed directly to our Philadelphia headquarters. Of the remaining horses, four will be temporarily housed at Montgomery County SPCA's Perkiomenville Shelter and two at Last Chance Ranch's Quakertown facility, before ultimately moving to our Danville Center,” the PSPCA website reports.
“Being admitted to the profession of veterinary medicine, I solemnly swear to use my scientific knowledge and skills for the benefit of society through the protection of animal health and welfare, the prevention and relief of animal suffering, the conservation of animal resources, the promotion of public health, and the advancement of medical knowledge.”
That is the oath veterinarians take—sort of their version of physicians’ Hippocratic Oath. It hints at all the kind, compassionate and selfless attributes most people routinely associate with veterinarians. And this: “I will practice my profession conscientiously, with dignity, and in keeping with the principles of veterinary medical ethics. I accept as a lifelong obligation the continual improvement of my professional knowledge and competence.”
A small colt with a wide white blaze brought together a community of Chincoteague Pony lovers for a good cause, and he wasn’t even a Chincoteague Pony.
In early December 2024, a post on the Lebanon Valley Market Facebook page shared an auction listing with the photo of a colt. “Will be at Lebanon Valley Horse Sale on Saturday, December 14,” the ad read. “All horses must go through the sale ring. No selling before. Franklin is a Chincoteague Pony weanling. He is a silver buckskin colt with a bald face who has just started being handled. He is going to mature to about 12.2 hands. It will be a great opportunity to have a great piece of tradition. These ponies are known to be hardy, athletic and intelligent.”
To advertise or for more information, please contact: Debbie Reid or Phyllis Hurdleston at 717-509-9800.
debbie@eastcoastequestrian.net or phyllis@eastcoastequestrian.net
P.O. Box 8412, Lancaster, PA 17604
