On Saturday, October 5, The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair (DHSCF) hosted an evening reception dedicated to the rich history of the Devon Horse Show. This event offered a unique opportunity to view and learn the legacy behind the prestigious DHSCH trophy collection in an intimate setting.
For 129 years champions have been crowned and storied legacies have been written at The Devon Horse Show. Names of the sport’s most celebrated athletes are etched into the historical trophies, helping to tell the history of America’s horse show. The evening included cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and music with a special presentation by the Senior VP of NYC’s Doyle Auction House, Mr. Todd Sell. This special event celebrated DHSCF’s more than a century-long tradition of presenting trophies to its Champion riders. It invited attendees to continue this tradition by sponsoring a Devon Horse Show trophy. This is a beautiful way to gain visibility and exposure as the trophies are recognized annually during the award ceremonies, in media coverage, and in promotional materials. This exposure can continue beyond the event through highlights, replays, and archival footage.

1. Steve and Cynthia Sansone, Greg Landis and M.J. Boucher, Virginia Funk and John Goodman attended the event

2. Dr. Donald Rosato, his wife Judy Rosato and Devon Horse Show Chairman and CEO Wayne Grafton examined the Thomas Foster Bright Trophy Cup. This Cup was presented to Dr. Rosato and his team in the Dixon Oval during past Devon Horse Show events.

3. Evelyn and Stephen Bennett and Bonnie and Rob Wright attended the storied trophy cup event

4. Gary and Catharine Cox admired this Trophy Cup.

5. Paul Saylor, Alex Warzecha, Richard Rabel, Doyle Auction House Senior VP, Todd Sell and Beth Previti paused for a photo.

6. John Goodman and Virginia Funk examined one of the Trophy Cups with Cynthia Sansone

7. Devon Country Fair co-chairs Beth Previti and Christine Connors admired this cup  

8. Jessa Kinney, Joe Hudak, Harriette Overend and Lauren Steinbeck attended the event

9. Guests included Trish and Rick Michelle and Nason and Dedra Taylor

10. Buck Riley, Devon Horse Show Chairman and CEO Wayne Grafton, Dr. Robert Krebs, Gay Davidson and Leslie Miller congratulated Doyle Auction House Senior VP, Todd Sell (center) after his Trophy Cup presentation

11. Buck Riley and Gay Davidson paused for a photo with Devon Horse Show Chairman and CEO Wayne Grafton at the end of the evening