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CBS News
5 days ago
- General
- CBS News
Horses and riders from around the world come to Pennsylvania to compete at Devon Horse Show
The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is well underway in Chester County, Pennsylvania. "I started showing here as a little kid doing leadline, and my mother was a trainer," John French said. The Maryland native showed at the Devon Horse Show more than a dozen times. "This is definitely one of the most prestigious shows to win at, outdoor horse shows," French said. And win he has. Officials say around 1,000 horses will show during the event this year. "This is the last of the really big boutique, special, really hard to qualify and get into horse shows," Philip DeVita, the co-manager of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, said. Professional rider Tara Metzner is from California. "From the second Devon ends, to the end of the qualifying period, that's what most of us riders are working towards," Metzner said. The Devon Horse Show is the country's biggest and oldest outdoor multi-breed horse show. It attracts the top talent from around the world. "It's been around a long time, so I think from the moment I started competing, it was always a goal," Metzner said. While riders certainly come from all around the country to show, other riders are lucky enough to have this in their backyard, like Kennett Square native Chrissy Serio. She has been with Hollister the horse for three years, but the 41-year-old has been competing here since she was a child. "Devon is magical. It's such an honor to be able to come and see these animals and be a part of it," Serio said. Being here, she said, is still a "pinch me" moment. "Every time I get to go in the ring," Serio said with a smile.
Chicago Tribune
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Elgin News Digest: Elgin Public Museum offering art, history sessions for kids; Elgin Friends of Masons holding St. Patrick's Pub Crawl
Elgin Public Museum offering art, history sessions for kids The Elgin Public Museum has partnered with Side Street Studio Arts to offer youth classes in art and history from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays, March 8-29, at the museum in Lords Park. During each session, students will tour one of the museum's exhibits to learn about history, anthropology and zoology, according to the class webpage. Each tour will be followed by art activities inspired by the day's exhibit. Students ages 7 to 11 will do craft projects and those 12 to 17 will work on drawings and sketches. The class schedule focuses on birds March 8, insects and spiders on March 15, Native American beadwork on March 22 and the spring thaw on March 29. The program costs $100 per student, including the cost of materials. To register, go to For more information, call John French, 847-429-2276, Ext. 4, or email communitymoves@ Elgin Friends of Masons holding St. Patrick's Pub Crawl The Elgin Friends of Masons Club's second annual St. Patrick's Day Pub Crawl will start at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 8, at Patron Boss Fiesta Bar, 190 E. Highland Ave., Elgin. Other stops will include The Martini Room, Vern's Tavern, Beaunique and El Patio, with each offering exclusive St. Patrick's Day-themed drinks and specials, according to the club's website. Entertainment will include a scavenger hunt and performances from the Medinah Highlanders pipe band and the Trinity Irish Dancers. Tickets are $50 each and include a free drink at every stop along with a T-shirt, while supplies last. For tickets and more information, go to School District U-46 holding job fair on March 14 A School District U-46 job fair will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, March 14, at the U-46 Welcome Center, 1019 E. Chicago St., Elgin. The district is looking for teachers, tutors, paraeducators, substitute teachers, noon hour supervisors, bus drivers, custodians, social workers and food service workers, according to a post on the U-46 website. On-site interviews will be conducted, and fingerprinting may be completed the same day. For a list of current openings, go to For more information, call 847-888-5000, ext. 5024 or email humanresources@
