May 30, 2026 – Devon, PA – On the final night of competition at the 130th Devon Horse Show & Country Fair, Ireland’sShane Sweetnam and Pegina VD Bisschop, owned by Shane Sweetnam & Voquest LLC, saved the best for last.
FEI jumpers took to the Dixon Oval for the final time on Saturday evening, vying for top honors in the $182,000 Idle Dice Open Stake, sponsored by Frank & Eileen in memory of Rodney Jenkins. The track, designed by Colm Quinn, challenged competitors throughout the evening and ultimately produced six clear rounds to set up an exciting jump-off.
Israel’s Daniel Bluman appeared poised for victory, taking over first place with Over The Top Stables LLC’s Gemma W in 37.490 seconds before moving into second aboard Over The Top Stables LLC’s Kester de Nyze Z with a time of 37.920 seconds. Holding both of the top two positions, Bluman left the door open for only one remaining challenger.
As the final pair to contest the tie-breaker, Sweetnam and Pegina VD Bisschop delivered a blazing performance, stopping the clock in 36.240 seconds to secure the victory.
“I got to watch Daniel’s rounds and knew that I had to really go if I wanted to get him,” said Sweetnam of his jump-off strategy.
The win was especially rewarding for Sweetnam, who had come close to claiming a major Devon victory in recent years.“I felt we were due a clear round, and it was great to get the win,” he said.
The victory added another highlight to Sweetnam’s partnership with Pegina VD Bisschop. Together for just over a year, the pair continue to make their mark on the international stage, and their Devon triumph earned them a place on the John Wanamaker Perpetual Trophy, adding their names to the storied history of one of the sport’s most prestigious horse shows.
$182,000 Idle Dice Open Jumper Stake
Sponsored by Frank & Eileen
In Memory of Rodney Jenkins
The John Wanamaker Perpetual Trophy
Shane Sweetnam and Pegina VD Bisschop
Open Jumper Champion
The Little Big Man Challenge Trophy
Charlotte Jacobs and Korbach van de Renger
The Leading Open Jumper Rider
The Orchard Lodge Perpetual Trophy
McKayla Langmeier
Leading Lady Rider
Sponsored by Frank DiBella Deluxe Horse Vans
The Carol Hofmann Thompson Leading Lady Rider Challenge Trophy
McKayla Langmeier
