2024 Upperville Colt & Horse Show Presented by MARS Equestrian™ Returns for 171st Year Through June 9

More than 2,000 horse and rider pairs competing.

UPPERVILLE, VA — The 2024 Upperville Colt & Horse Show, presented by MARS Equestrian™, is the oldest horse show in the U.S. and will celebrate its 171st year this week. More than 2,000 horse and rider pairs will compete in disciplines ranging from international-level show jumping, hunters, and equitation to local ponies, in-hand confirmation classes, traditional and elegant side saddle, polo, and more. Parking and general admission are free.

In addition to CSI4*, the competition boasts Premier and Jumper Rating Six classifications with U.S. Equestrian, is sanctioned by the Virginia Horse Shows Association and the Maryland Horse Shows Association, and is a World Championship Hunter Rider-recognized show. UCHS is also one of a handful of qualified Heritage Horse Shows across the U.S.

The week-long show culminates on June 9 with the excitement of the $226,000 Upperville Jumper Classic CSI4*, featuring top equestrians from across the nation and the world. The day’s entertainment includes junior and amateur riders and the “Horses & Horsepower” car show. Vendors offer a variety of food as well as clothing, jewelry, tack, leather goods, art, housewares, and handcrafted gifts all week.

The show runs June 3 – 9, 2024, starting at 8 a.m. each morning and running until classes finish around 5 p.m. Of particular note is Thursday’s “Power & Speed Stakes” at 1 p.m.; Friday’s “Welcome Stakes” at 3 p.m.; Saturday’s “Upperville American Standard Grand Prix” at 4 p.m.; and Sunday’s $226,000 Upperville Jumper Classic at 3 p.m.

For additional information, visit upperville.com. The show is livestreamed daily through the Upperville website.

Photos by Dillon Keen Photography.

Posted on: June 4, 2024