Devon, Pennsylvania – May 23, 2026 – Junior Hunter division competition came to a close on Saturday afternoon with the crowning of numerous 3’6″ Junior Hunter champions, culminating with the naming of the 2026 Devon Grand Junior Hunter Champion.
DOM PERIGNON & MAXIMA LANASA
Devon Grand Junior Hunter Champion
Dom Perignon, Samantha O’Brien’s 2013 Warmblood gelding, and Maxima Lanasa earned the titles of:
Large Junior Hunter 15 & Under Champion
Overall Large Junior Hunter Champion
Devon Grand Junior Hunter Champion
Dom Perignon was also the recipient of the Angelo Award, which is presented to the Junior Hunter horse who, in the opinion of the judges, best exemplifies the classic hunter horse in movement, jumping style, and presence. This award is not based on points won in the show.
“Yesterday, obviously, it went so well. I’m so happy. And today, I wanted just to keep that momentum, and I know my horse, like, he’ll do anything,” stated Lanasa. “I knew he could win, and I just wanted to get him the ride that he deserves.”
ADLER & GRACE STENBECK-WERNER
Small Junior Hunter 15 & Under Champion
STYLES & LILLY HERZOG
Small Junior Hunter 16-17 Champion
Overall Small Junior Hunter Champion
CIRCA & PRESLEY WADE
Large Junior Hunter 16-17 Champion
Special Awards
ELIZABETH RINEHART
Best Child Rider on a Horse Award
To be awarded to the junior exhibitor entered and showing in the Hunter Seat Equitation and/or Junior Hunter sections, who, in the opinion of the judges, is the best rider.
