Isabel Coxe and Alicia Santa Rosa. All photos by SEL Photography It didn't take long to realize that the jump-off would be quick in Saturday's $15,000 Friends of Fairfield Grand Prix. Eight combinations advanced to the jump-off of Chris Jones' (CAN) course, but ultimately no one could catch Isabel Coxe (USA) and Alicia Santa Rosa in the premier class of the 102nd Fairfield June Horse Show. The winning pair blazed their way to a final time of 40.107 seconds—more than two secon

Sara Schultz and Trade Secret. Photo by SEL Photography Sara Schultz has attended shows at the Fairfield County Hunt Club with her trainer Carla Sacco for nearly 20 years. The New York native has fond memories showing at the venue as a child, but if you ask her what her favorite moment is, she'll point to her latest. Schultz and her 12-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding Trade Secret secured the 2026 Grand Junior/Amateur-Owner Hunter Championship at Fairfield June, earning the

Lila Racanelli received the inaugural William Steinkraus Equitation Award, donated by Walter J. Lee, for winning the ASPCA Maclay. She is pictured in the award presentation alongside Emily Koss, Walter J. Lee, and Jay Mullen. All photos by SEL Photography As the winner of the ASPCA Maclay at Fairfield June, Lila Racanelli received the inaugural William Steinkraus Equitation Award, donated by Walter "Jimmy" Lee. Racanelli was best aboard Hellen Cantwell's Tibri's Goodfella, a

Grace Shipman and Calamanzo. All photos by SEL Photography A two-month lease has turned into a beautiful four-year partnership for Grace Shipman and Calamanzo. After winning a derby last week in New York, the duo triumphed again in the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby Friday at the Fairfield June Horse Show. Shipman and her 18-year-old gelding finished on a winning total of 180, leading from start to finish. Colin Syquia and Harlow finished second (168.5), with Isabel Jo an

Jennifer Hannan & Clueso. Photo by SEL Photography Jennifer Hannan has attended the Fairfield June Show for three decades, but she experienced a new "first" at the venue Thursday, as she received the inaugural Walter J. Lee High Score Hunter Award. Recognizing the high score professional hunter rider of the competition, the trophy was donated earlier this year by renowned hunter judge, trainer, and breeder Walter "Jimmy" Lee. Hannan, who owns and operates her Ocean Echo opera

Colin Syquia and Bacardi Royal Z. All photos by SEL Photography Colin Syquia (PHI) arrived at the Fairfield June Show hoping for some positive mileage for the talented young jumper, Bacardi Royal Z. Sandra O'Donnell's 7-year-old Zangersheide gelding exceeded expectations, jumping to the top of the $5,000 Pablo Mejia Equestrian Welcome Stake Thursday at the Fairfield June Show. The pair crossed the timers of Chris Jones' (CAN) short track in an uncatchable 30.450 seconds. Dani

Brenda Tananbaum & Diasandro. All photos by SEL Photography Brenda Tananbaum was paired with Diasandro less than six months ago, but the pair looked like a seasoned partnership Wednesday at the Fairfield County Hunt Club. Tananbaum and the 14-year-old Warmblood gelding topped the $1,000 Stübben Derby on Opening Day of the 2026 Fairfield June Show, receiving a score of 86. Roxanne Vincek finished second with Normandy on a score of 84, while Caroline van Dalen rounded out the t

With more than a century of history, the Fairfield June Horse Show is set to return June 16-20, 2026 at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport, CT. The 102nd edition of the competition will return as a World Championship Hunter Rider event as well as continue its growth of its jumper program, with a $5,000 1.30m Welcome Stake and $15,000 1.40m Grand Prix. Competitors can look forward to a revamped show schedule that also features a $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, four

Riley Conigliaro won the CHJA 3'3" Master's Medal Final. Photo by Jess Windhurst Photography As the Connecticut Hunter & Jumper...

Daniel Bluman (ISR) and Rebelline de Kwakenbeek. All photos by SEL Photography For Daniel Bluman (ISR), jumping at the Fairfield June...

Brenda Tananbaum and Red Notice. Photo by SEL Photography The Overall Grand Hunter Championship was a shared affair Friday, with amateur...

Campbell Hudkins and Diara Rouge. Photo by SEL Photography For 18-year-old Campbell Hudkins, galloping her longtime partner Diara Rouge...

In an exciting move for Fairfield County and equestrian sport in the Tri-State Area, the elite training program Bluman Equestrian has...