Devon, PA – May 25, 2026 – Amateur jumpers vied for the final blue ribbon in their division and championship honors on Monday afternoon in the Dixon Oval. Horse-and-rider combinations competed before the Memorial Day crowd in hopes of claiming the top spot in the NAL/WIHS 1.15m Amateur Jumper Classic. In the end, Katie Brandt and Clinto VH Dingenshof Z captured the final blue ribbon, delivering a faultless jump-off round in 35.856 seconds. The pair also earned the title of 1.10m/1.15m Amateur Jumper Champion.
The victory marked a milestone moment for Brandt, who was competing at the Devon Horse Show for the first time. Looking back on her debut appearance and earning both her first blue ribbon and championship at the show, Brandt said, “It was phenomenal. I’m ecstatic. I don’t know, I’m so excited. I can’t stop smiling. He’s an incredible horse. It’s a dream that it happened with him. And being here, it’s very magical.”
