Devon, Pa. – June 3, 2022 – Following the action in the $37,000 Devon Speed Derby CSI4*, the Dixon Oval shifted focus to the Four-In-Hand Coaching championship, comprised of four classes held throughout the week. It was Harvey Waller who ended the evening with the most points accumulated to ride away with the championship title and The Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Bright Perpetual Trophy donated by The Officers and members of the 1972 Devon Horse Show Committee, as well as the Championship Apron sponsored by Misdee Wrigley Miller.
Throughout the last five days of competition, Waller earned a total of 18 points throughout the division’s classes. Earlier in the evening, he earned second place in the Coaching Timed Obstacle to clinch the championship honors. Waller has been competing at the Devon Horse Show for 20 years, and was thrilled to receive champion with his four talented Dutch horses. With just one point separating the champion and reserve, the reserve champion tricolor was awarded to Paul Martin and his Brewster Park Drag after accumulating a total of 17 points.
FROM THE WINNER’S CIRCLE
Harvey Waller – Four-In-Hand Coaching Champion
On his horses:
“Our horses are all Dutch and we’re very proud of them. We work so hard to get them ready and coach ready. We’ve had them for a few years.”
On the Devon Horse Show:
“It’s great to be back, and we’ve been coming to Devon for 20 years. We really enjoy Devon. A ribbon here at Devon means a lot, with the history and tradition at Devon. We come every year and we really enjoy it, it’s a tradition and it means everything to us.”
RESULTS
Coaching Timed Obstacle
Place / Cart / Whip / Owner / Total Faults | Time
1. Coach / John White / John White / 4 | 149.92
2. Coach / Harvey Waller / Harvey Waller / 8 | 143.12
3. Brewster Park Drag / Paul Martin / Paul Martin / 16 | 128.16
Four-In-Hand Coaching Championship
Place / Cart / Whip / Owner
1. Coach / Harvey Waller / Harvey Waller
2. Brewster Park Drag / Paul Martin / Paul Martin
