Boyd Martin & Contestor. Winners of the 2019 Devon Arena Eventing. Photo courtesy of The Book LLC.
Two of the nation’s top international event riders, Boyd Martin and Buck Davidson—both based in Unionville, Pennsylvania—will compete in the FEI Arena Eventing class presented by B&D Builders and Goshen Hill Farm at the historic Devon Horse Show and Country Fair on Sunday evening, May 25. The $50,000 Devon Arena Eventing competition kicks off at 7:15 PM, preceded by a course walk and horse acclimation at 6:15 PM.
The exciting FEI-sanctioned event will unfold across both the Dixon Oval and Wheeler Ring, with a hybrid course of approximately 30 obstacles designed by Captain Mark Phillips, Olympic gold medalist and one of the sport’s most accomplished course designers.
Boyd Martin, a three-time Olympian and past Devon Arena Eventing winner, returns to Devon with his powerful mare, Miss Lulu Herself. Martin is known internationally for his dynamic cross-country rides and consistent performance at five-star events and championships. He operates Windurra USA in nearby Cochranville, PA.
Buck Davidson, another top U.S. rider and former Devon Arena Eventing champion, is slated to compete on Erroll Gobey, the same mount with which he won the class in 2023. A longtime favorite on the U.S. eventing circuit, Davidson brings both technical mastery and bold cross-country instincts to this high-octane format.
Event Details
What: FEI $50,000 Devon Arena Eventing
When: Sunday, May 25, 2025
6:15 PM – Course Walk and Acclimation
7:15 PM – Competition Begins
Where: Devon Horse Show Grounds, 23 Dorset Road, Devon, PA
Course Designer: Captain Mark Phillips (GBR)
Prize Money: $50,000 awarded across 12 placings
About Arena Eventing at Devon
Arena Eventing is a fast-paced, spectator-friendly competition that combines the accuracy of show jumping with the boldness of cross-country riding—all within an arena setting. Unlike traditional eventing, which takes place over multiple days and phases, Arena Eventing is condensed into a single evening and features a course of both solid cross-country-style obstacles and show jumps, designed to test the horse-and-rider partnership for agility, bravery, and speed.
The Devon Horse Show’s Arena Eventing class is one of the few of its kind in the U.S., offering fans a rare opportunity to see Olympic-level eventers compete under the lights in an electric atmosphere. It’s a highlight of the show and a must-see for equestrian sports fans.
For tickets and more information, visit: www.devonhorseshow.net
