2 minute read

To the Blue Ridge

Next Article
Dining Guide

Dining Guide

UCHS Jumper

Photo: Anne Gittens Photography

Photo: Teresa Ramsay Photography UCHS Hunters

168th Upperville Colt & Horse Show

This U.S. Equestrian Premier Hunter, Jumper & Heritage competition will take place in the shade of the majestic oaks near the village of Upperville, Virginia. The 168th anniversary of the oldest horse show in America will begin on Monday, June 7th and run through Sunday, June 13th. During this week, the nation’s top ranked hunters and jumpers will compete alongside the local ponies, sidesaddle ladies and racing Jack Russell Terriers.

Event information sourced from the UCHS and MMG Management.

Fast Facts: Upperville Is…

• The Oldest Horse Show in the United States – Since 1853 • Horse Show of the Year” – as named by the National

Show Hunter Hall of Fame and the Virginia Horse Show

Association • A Designated World Championship Hunter Rider show • A week-long USEF Premier Rated show • A U.S. Equestrian Heritage Competition • A mecca for horsemen – a few notable exhibitors include:

General George Patton, Paul Mellon, Kathy Kusner,

Rodney Jenkins, Katie Prudent, Joe Fargis, and members of the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) gold medal team representing the United States, including McLain

Ward, Laura Kraut, Adrienne Sternlicht and Devin Ryan.

168TH UPPERVILLE COLT & HORSE SHOW

June 7th-13th

Grafton and salem showgrounds Upperville, Va General admission spectators will be welcome at UCHS 2021!

Commonwealth of virginia and US equestrian covid-19 guidelines will be in place and updates are posted at upperville.com as infomation is clarified.

Admission and parking are free!

CONTACT INFORMATION: 8300 John s. Mosby highway Upperville, va 540-687-5740 Info@upperville.com Upperville.com

29 Main On the River – Sperryville

• A quaint cottage on the Thornton River in the

Heart of the Village of Sperryville. • Spacious one bedroom/one bath suite • Kitchenette • Private deck overlooking the River • Outdoor shower • Popular for Hikers and Foodies, looking for a great getaway. • VRBO#1001234 • AirBnB #18582009

The Loft – Little Washington

• Large put cozy, suite above Little Washington Spa • 1 Bedroom/1 Bath • Living room with pull out sofa • Kitchenette • Great Location in the center of town • VRBO#735456 • AirBnB #7131304

This article is from: