Helena Allaire duPont Wright 1939 – 2025 Lana Wright of Chesapeake City, MD, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2025 at the age of 85. Lana was a “First Lady” in the equestrian world. She was an avid & extremely accomplished horsewoman growing up in a foxhunting family in Delaware. After graduating fromContinue Reading
Helena Allaire duPont Wright 1939 – 2025
Lana Wright of Chesapeake City, MD, passed away peacefully at home on April 23, 2025 at the age of 85.
Lana was a “First Lady” in the equestrian world. She was an avid & extremely accomplished horsewoman growing up in a foxhunting family in Delaware. After graduating from Oldfields School her life revolved around horses. In 1964 in Tokyo, Japan she set a record as the first female to ride in Olympic Three-Day Eventing bringing home a team silver medal & in 1991 in Zwettl, Austria was a member of the first United States Pair Driving Team to win a gold medal at a World Driving Championship. Among her many equestrian accolades, in 2012 she was inducted into the United States Eventing Association Hall of Fame & in 2015 was awarded the United States Equestrian Federation Lifetime Achievement Award. The endurance challenge was one Lana was passionate about in both Eventing & Driving so it was a natural progression that her equestrian career continued to competing in Endurance taking her to the Pan American Endurance Championship in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Lana continued to enjoy Foxhunting long after her competitive years.
Lana touched countless lives sharing her love of horses, her knowledge, her horses & property inspiring & encouraging young equestrians through Pony Club. She was never happier than when taking her daughter & grandchildren on a picnic trail ride on horseback at Fair Hill where she devoted hours designing & building combined driving & endurance riding courses for Fair Hill International.
A devoted mother & grandmother, Lana is survived by her daughter Lucy Dunne (Michael) of Reading, VT, grandchildren Wright Morris, Beale Dunne & Ridgely Dunne. She was predeceased by her parents Richard C & Allaire duPont, brother Richard duPont, Jr, husband Dr. William Wright & daughter Beale Morris.
A celebration of Lana’s life will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 11:00AM at St. Augustine Church, 310 & Mitton Road, Chesapeake City, MD 21915. The burial will be held privately. A gathering will be held after the services. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made payable to “Fair Hill International, Inc.,” and sent in care of R.T. Foard Funeral Home, P.A., P.O. Box 248 Rising Sun, MD 21911.
Deb Lewis
left a message on May 6, 2025:
Fair Hill, such a special place and Lana, such a special lady. May she rest in peace.
Greg Sloan
left a message on May 1, 2025:
In memory of Helena “Lana”
duPont Wright, Greg Sloan lit a candle
Anne Peyton
left a message on May 1, 2025:
She was a legend, bigger than life. She always gave us a lead...
Ale
left a message on May 1, 2025:
Lana was a grandma for me even though we aren't blood related she was a wonderful person.
Viviana Villa
left a message on May 1, 2025:
My condolences to the family, my hart is With you Wright Morris♥️
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
John GREENALL
left a message on May 1, 2025:
You were my heroine! And you were great fun to be with! From combined driving events at Fair HIll to the Tevis Cup in California you were always a class act. You were welcoming and sharing in all things at all times. Thank you for the memories!
Kathy Price Potts
left a message on April 30, 2025:
Dear Lana, I will always miss you as I did always love you. You were an amazing person to work for.
I have so many fond memories of you.
Dear Lucy, Mike, Caroline and families, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I am keeping you and your families in my heart and prayers. Although I haven’t seen Lana in years, I’ve never forgotten her how wonderful she was to me. I am so sad to learn of her passing. She always had a smile on her face no matter how tough her day was going. She had such a kind soul especially when helping others. She was always so happy to see me.
God Bless Lana. May you rest in peace. Give Beale and Doc a big hug for me. May God bless Lucy, Caroline and families this mournful time.
Love Cakkie
Leslie Vincent
left a message on April 28, 2025:
I admired Lana so much as a lovely compassionate modest person and so appreciate her grace and many accomplishments as a horsewoman who also cared about preserving land and the environment - versatile and talented in a million ways
I will never forget when I was competing on my Connemara in Virginia and had just completed stadium jumping and Lana spoke to me about my horse and his breeding- I told her I didn’t have any pedigree papers for him but she said ‘but he’s very TYPEY’ - I felt very sure that Blue was for sure a Connemara after she said that!
Godspeed Lana!
Mary Alice Farina
left a message on April 28, 2025:
In memory of Helena “Lana”
duPont Wright, Mary Alice Farina lit a candle
The Trimpi Family
left a message on April 28, 2025:
Sending our sincere condolences to the Dunne's and extended family in loving memory of Lana. May she live on in your memory and love for eachother, horses, and the joy she shared with you all.
Peace,
Finnie, Josh, Madelyn, and Henry
Sylvia Brownlee
left a message on April 28, 2025:
Our condolences to Lana DuPont's family on her passing. She was a wonderful role model for many young people and was instrumental in my love for eventing. She was a wonderful mentor for her local pony club members, and we have so many great memories of years spent with Middletown Pony Club.
Mardi Herman
left a message on April 28, 2025:
In memory of Helena “Lana”
duPont Wright, Mardi Herman lit a candle
James and Linda Dyekman
left a message on April 27, 2025:
In memory of Helena “Lana”
duPont Wright, James and Linda Dyekman lit a candle
James and Linda Dyekman
left a message on April 27, 2025:
Dear Lucy, and Caroline DuPont Prickett, and family,
Lana was so much fun and a wonderful horsewoman. Riding her Arabian in the Tevis, or driving her carriages, she was a joy to know. I have missed her for years in our beloved little Bohemia Cafe for breakfast, or getting ready for the Fair Hill International so many years ago. Rest in peace Lana, you are a special lady in our lives. Rest now in the gentle hands of the God. Sincere condolences, Linda and James Dyekman
Sari White
left a message on April 27, 2025:
To Lucy and family - I am so sorry for the recent loss of your mom, Lana - She was an amazing woman and one I always loved to see come through the front door of the GMHA office!! I so thoroughly enjoyed every conversation I had with her. She was a class act on so many levels!!
Aspasia
left a message on April 27, 2025:
In memory of Helena “Lana”
duPont Wright, Aspasia lit a candle
Dinah and Steve Rojek
left a message on April 27, 2025:
Lana was a lovely soul and we are grateful to know her
Christie Lawyer Hutchison
left a message on April 27, 2025:
In memory of Helena “Lana”
duPont Wright, Christie Lawyer Hutchison lit a candle
Arthur King
left a message on April 26, 2025:
My condolences to family and friends
Thea (vanDykk) Hall
left a message on April 26, 2025:
My love affair with horses would have been short lived if not for the fostering of Lana (Mrs. Wright, as my parents required). Lana was an amazing person whom I will forever be grateful to. She taught me so much and gave me opportunities to be part of the equestrian world. I am in awe of her accomplishments and her desire to help others, like myself. She is an icon that will truly be missed but never forgotten.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Madelyn Banks
left a message on April 26, 2025:
Thank you for all the riding opportunities you
have given to me, I will be forever thankful. Rest in peace.
Joanie Schisler
left a message on April 26, 2025:
Lana, you taught us your wisdom, your determination and your courage to do the impossible. Joanie
Carol and Gus Politis
left a message on April 25, 2025:
Deepest sympathy Lucy and Family .
Lane was a special friend to us.
Such fond memories of many miles together and great times .
We will always cherish those special memories
May She RIP now with Beale and Dr Wright
Thinking of you alll at this sad time.
Carol and Gus Politis
Charles Fleischmann
left a message on April 25, 2025:
She will be missed.
Marc Mancini
left a message on April 25, 2025:
My prayers and condolences to all. A wonderful person. I was fortunate to be able to know her. God bless all.
David &Rosemary Walker
left a message on April 25, 2025:
We will remember Lana always as a caring & loving mother and grandmother. Always kind and gracious to everyone. She will be missed by many.
Normajean Van Horn
left a message on April 25, 2025:
Enjoyed talking to Lana and hearing her stories of riding when she was with Pat
Heather Knott
left a message on April 24, 2025:
IT WAS a very big honor to be a caretaker for this woman. A amazing strong woman of that. She surely will be missed an the last several days with her was good. On my last shift as I walked out the door saying I love you Mrs Lana I received one back. She surely will be missed an is off to a peaceful place. Xoxo rest in peace gorgeous
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Deb Lewis
left a message on May 6, 2025:
Fair Hill, such a special place and Lana, such a special lady. May she rest in peace.
Greg Sloan
left a message on May 1, 2025:
In memory of Helena “Lana”
duPont Wright, Greg Sloan lit a candle
Anne Peyton
left a message on May 1, 2025:
She was a legend, bigger than life. She always gave us a lead...
Ale
left a message on May 1, 2025:
Lana was a grandma for me even though we aren't blood related she was a wonderful person.
Viviana Villa
left a message on May 1, 2025:
My condolences to the family, my hart is With you Wright Morris♥️
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
John GREENALL
left a message on May 1, 2025:
You were my heroine! And you were great fun to be with! From combined driving events at Fair HIll to the Tevis Cup in California you were always a class act. You were welcoming and sharing in all things at all times. Thank you for the memories!
Kathy Price Potts
left a message on April 30, 2025:
Dear Lana, I will always miss you as I did always love you. You were an amazing person to work for.
I have so many fond memories of you.
Dear Lucy, Mike, Caroline and families, I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I am keeping you and your families in my heart and prayers. Although I haven’t seen Lana in years, I’ve never forgotten her how wonderful she was to me. I am so sad to learn of her passing. She always had a smile on her face no matter how tough her day was going. She had such a kind soul especially when helping others. She was always so happy to see me.
God Bless Lana. May you rest in peace. Give Beale and Doc a big hug for me. May God bless Lucy, Caroline and families this mournful time.
Love Cakkie
Leslie Vincent
left a message on April 28, 2025:
I admired Lana so much as a lovely compassionate modest person and so appreciate her grace and many accomplishments as a horsewoman who also cared about preserving land and the environment - versatile and talented in a million ways
I will never forget when I was competing on my Connemara in Virginia and had just completed stadium jumping and Lana spoke to me about my horse and his breeding- I told her I didn’t have any pedigree papers for him but she said ‘but he’s very TYPEY’ - I felt very sure that Blue was for sure a Connemara after she said that!
Godspeed Lana!
Mary Alice Farina
left a message on April 28, 2025:
In memory of Helena “Lana”
duPont Wright, Mary Alice Farina lit a candle
The Trimpi Family
left a message on April 28, 2025:
Sending our sincere condolences to the Dunne's and extended family in loving memory of Lana. May she live on in your memory and love for eachother, horses, and the joy she shared with you all.
Peace,
Finnie, Josh, Madelyn, and Henry
Sylvia Brownlee
left a message on April 28, 2025:
Our condolences to Lana DuPont's family on her passing. She was a wonderful role model for many young people and was instrumental in my love for eventing. She was a wonderful mentor for her local pony club members, and we have so many great memories of years spent with Middletown Pony Club.
Mardi Herman
left a message on April 28, 2025:
In memory of Helena “Lana”
duPont Wright, Mardi Herman lit a candle
James and Linda Dyekman
left a message on April 27, 2025:
In memory of Helena “Lana”
duPont Wright, James and Linda Dyekman lit a candle
James and Linda Dyekman
left a message on April 27, 2025:
Dear Lucy, and Caroline DuPont Prickett, and family,
Lana was so much fun and a wonderful horsewoman. Riding her Arabian in the Tevis, or driving her carriages, she was a joy to know. I have missed her for years in our beloved little Bohemia Cafe for breakfast, or getting ready for the Fair Hill International so many years ago. Rest in peace Lana, you are a special lady in our lives. Rest now in the gentle hands of the God. Sincere condolences, Linda and James Dyekman
Sari White
left a message on April 27, 2025:
To Lucy and family - I am so sorry for the recent loss of your mom, Lana - She was an amazing woman and one I always loved to see come through the front door of the GMHA office!! I so thoroughly enjoyed every conversation I had with her. She was a class act on so many levels!!
Aspasia
left a message on April 27, 2025:
In memory of Helena “Lana”
duPont Wright, Aspasia lit a candle
Dinah and Steve Rojek
left a message on April 27, 2025:
Lana was a lovely soul and we are grateful to know her
Christie Lawyer Hutchison
left a message on April 27, 2025:
In memory of Helena “Lana”
duPont Wright, Christie Lawyer Hutchison lit a candle
Arthur King
left a message on April 26, 2025:
My condolences to family and friends
Thea (vanDykk) Hall
left a message on April 26, 2025:
My love affair with horses would have been short lived if not for the fostering of Lana (Mrs. Wright, as my parents required). Lana was an amazing person whom I will forever be grateful to. She taught me so much and gave me opportunities to be part of the equestrian world. I am in awe of her accomplishments and her desire to help others, like myself. She is an icon that will truly be missed but never forgotten.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Madelyn Banks
left a message on April 26, 2025:
Thank you for all the riding opportunities you
have given to me, I will be forever thankful. Rest in peace.
Joanie Schisler
left a message on April 26, 2025:
Lana, you taught us your wisdom, your determination and your courage to do the impossible. Joanie
Carol and Gus Politis
left a message on April 25, 2025:
Deepest sympathy Lucy and Family .
Lane was a special friend to us.
Such fond memories of many miles together and great times .
We will always cherish those special memories
May She RIP now with Beale and Dr Wright
Thinking of you alll at this sad time.
Carol and Gus Politis
Charles Fleischmann
left a message on April 25, 2025:
She will be missed.
Marc Mancini
left a message on April 25, 2025:
My prayers and condolences to all. A wonderful person. I was fortunate to be able to know her. God bless all.
David &Rosemary Walker
left a message on April 25, 2025:
We will remember Lana always as a caring & loving mother and grandmother. Always kind and gracious to everyone. She will be missed by many.
Normajean Van Horn
left a message on April 25, 2025:
Enjoyed talking to Lana and hearing her stories of riding when she was with Pat
Heather Knott
left a message on April 24, 2025:
IT WAS a very big honor to be a caretaker for this woman. A amazing strong woman of that. She surely will be missed an the last several days with her was good. On my last shift as I walked out the door saying I love you Mrs Lana I received one back. She surely will be missed an is off to a peaceful place. Xoxo rest in peace gorgeous
left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.