UPPERVILLE, Va., April 9, 2025 – The 2025 Upperville Colt & Horse Show, presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN™ is excited to welcome back B&D Builders as a sponsor of the B&D Builders Grand Prix Ring at the show. As a dedicated supporter of the UCHS and returning sponsor, the full-service custom builders will also have a vendor booth near the entrance of the UCHS 1853 Club.
“Our longstanding partnership with the Upperville Colt & Horse Show is rooted in a shared commitment to excellence, tradition and the equestrian community,” said Daniel Glick, business owner and co-founder of B&D Builders. “We’re proud to support an event that reflects the same artistry and heritage that defines our work—and we’re excited to continue this meaningful relationship for years to come.”
B&D Builders is a full-service custom builder that takes pride in attention to detail and high-quality design. The company relies on old-world craftsmanship and new-world technology to build something truly extraordinary. The scope of B&D’s work includes public and private equine barns, commercial party barn facilities, custom homes and historic renovations. In fall of 2023, the company handled the historic renovation of the Upperville Horse Show’s grandstand.
“We’re delighted to welcome back B&D Builders,” said Emily Day, executive director of the Upperville Horse Show. “We greatly appreciate their dedication and ongoing support of our show.”
The Upperville Colt & Horse Show, June 2-8, is the oldest horse show in the U.S., celebrating its 172nd year this year. Founded in 1853 as a one-day show to encourage better breeding and care of horses, the show has grown to a weeklong tradition with thousands of equestrian and equine pairs competing in a variety of competitive disciplines. Many of the continent’s top professional riders as well as amateurs and juniors compete under the spectacular setting featuring the famous oaks at Grafton Farm—the same location since 1853.
The UCHS is an FEI CSI4* event that attracts hundreds of world-class equestrians year after year. The equine and human athletes compete in disciplines ranging from international level show jumping, hunters and equitation to local ponies, in-hand conformation classes, and women in traditional, elegant sidesaddle. In addition to its CSI4* designation, the competition boasts Premier Hunter and Jumper Rating Six classifications with US Equestrian, is sanctioned by the Virginia Horse Shows Association and the Maryland Horse Shows Association and is a World Championship Hunter Rider recognized show. UCHS is also one of a handful of qualified Heritage Horse Shows across the United States.
The week-long show culminates on June 8 with the excitement of the $200,000 Upperville Jumper Classic FEI CSI 4* featuring top world-class equestrians. The day’s entertainment includes junior and amateur riders competing in both Hunter and Jumper disciplines, and the Horses & Horsepower car show. Throughout the show, vendors offer a variety of food as well as equestrian, sporting, and fashionable clothing, milliners, tack and leather goods, jewelry, art and hand-crafted gifts. The venue is beautifully located in the heart of Virginia’s hunt country.
Parking and general admission are free again this year for spectators.
Additional sponsors of the 2025 Upperville Horse Show include Lugano, Ethel M. Chocolates, The Salamander Collection, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smith, Markel Insurance, Delta Air Lines and Koons Motors.
For more information and the week long show schedule, visit www.upperville.com.
About the Upperville Colt & Horse Show
The Upperville Colt & Horse Show, also known as the Upperville Horse Show and UCHS, is the oldest horse show in the U.S. Founded in 1853 as a one-day show to encourage better breeding and care of horses, the show has grown to a weeklong tradition with thousands of equestrian and equine pairs competing in a variety of competitive disciplines. Many of the continent’s top professional riders as well as amateurs compete under the spectacular setting featuring the famous oaks at Grafton Farm—the same location as 1853. UCHS is a 501(c)3 charitable organization that raises funds for The Churches of Upperville Outreach Program and supports other area charities. For complete schedules and up-to-the- minute results, visit the website at www.upperville.com.
