Upperville Colt & Horse Show
upperville colt horse show oldest horse show america started colonel richard henry dulany show designed showcase improve local breeding stock northern virginia colonel dulany continued run show death show occupied scenic spot since inception year ago shady oak tree grafton farm near upperville virginia according historian colonel dulany riding crosscountry one cold winter day came across young colt cast low fence stopping free young horse realized colt stuck long enough foot frozen reflecting fate young horse colonel dulany decided start colt filly show encourage better care young horse inspire local breeder breed better stock show scheduled june oak tree grafton farm centrally located dulany farm route two mile east upperville first show listed two class one colt one filly prior first show colonel dulany went manhattan consult silversmith louis tiffany design suitable trophy labor donated mr tiffany event first show proved popular club formed run show club originally called upperville union club elected colonel dulany first president event held – – – aa rated show considered one prestigious country span seven day showcase two thousand horse rider combination named horse show year national show hunter hall fame virginia horse show association prize list includes class breeding hunter jumper entry range local child leading olympic show jumping world cup horse rider show attracts spectator designated world champion hunter rider show finish popular fei grand prix presented st bride farm final sunday upperville colt horse show