The Wall of Honor

by Caroline Fout

As part of the program at this year’s Upperville Colt & Horse Show, five distinguished individuals will be added to the Wall of Honor on Saturday, June 11. The inductees have participated in all facets of the show from making barbecue, competing, owning and serving on the board of directors.

Albert A. Barber: As a long-time board member and treasurer, Barber helped to lead the show organization through much of the recent ring construction. Never without a positive mindset and gentle attitude,  Barber has always helped to keep the show moving in a smooth and orderly manner.  

Rose Marie Bogley: For many years, she has exhibited elegance and grace in riding aside. Showcasing her fantastic ability, Bogley won the Silver Fox class in 2007. In earlier years, she won the Local Working Hunter Division aboard Speculation in 1982. 

Isaiah Saylor Brown Jr.: The late Mr. Brown (1943-2015), known as “Mike” and fondly referred to as “Mr. B,” was director of food service for Foxcroft School in Middleburg. He also owned and operated Mr. B’s BBQ and Catering and was a valuable member of the concessions team. He was a member of Prosperity Baptist Church in Summit Point, West Virginia and a member of the Berryville Planning Commission from January, 2010 until April, 2015. 

Diana J. Firestone and Bertram R. Firestone: Long-time supporters of the Upperville Colt & Horse Show, the Firestones have graced the ring with a number of different champions over the years. These horses include Golden Chance, Maker’s Mark, Two of Hearts, Tindle, Barbizon, Bremen, Liva, and Silver Skates, winner of the Upperville Jumper Classic in 1992.

Their Newstead Farm was home to their annual exhibitors party and served as a social highlight of the show for years. Joining the Firestones in their induction into the Wall of Honor is their horse, Barban Court. He was purchased for Diana to show. Shown in the Amateur Owner division, the appaloosa jumped to a record breaking win in the Pimm’s Hunter Derby. The colorful gelding received a nearly perfect score of 98.  

Helen Buchanan Jones: Sitting aside atop Katy Did, the late Helen Buchanan Jones (1888-1980) emanates the equestrian style of the early 1920s. A frequent winner at Upperville,  Katy Did was part of Mrs. Jones’ Ayrshire Farm, a well-known name in the show ring and hunt field.  Her niece, the late Polly Howard of Warrenton, showed many years at Upperville. Her great nephew, the late Tommy Stokes, lived at Ayrshire and was a past manager of the show.  Helen Jones’ great niece, Helen Wiley, showed ponies at Upperville and is a former board member.

“Aunt Helen loved this horse show,” Wiley recalled. “She had a huge luncheon where the warm up ring is now behind the main ring. I’m so proud of her.”