Upgrades have been made during 2020 and 2021 to the historic Devon shwogrounds, where the spring show has been cancelled for two years in a row, but summer and autumn competitions will go ahead.
More than 500 stalls have been reconstructed and screening has been added in the stalls to create a better surface. The majority of the barns have new exterior walls, refurbished to showcase their historic style. Stable doors have been replaced with new ones that honor the original look and feel. The iconic Devon cupolas have all been re-built and are up-lighted to showcase them.
“Our team has worked so hard to update the stabling at the show grounds so that exhibitors can have the best possible experience every time they compete,” said Wayne W. Grafton, chairman and CEO of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair.
“Ensuring that the horses have safe and comfortable accommodations was a top priority and we (are) thrilled to have it completed ahead of our summer competitions.”
The Brandywine Horse Shows begin June 30. The Devon Fall Classic will be held Sept. 15-19, followed by Dressage at Devon. Sept. 28-Oct. 3.