Mid-Year Update: USHJA International Hunter Derby Rider Bonus presented by Equiline
For Immediate Release
Grace Weil for Tryon International
Mill Spring, NC – July 20, 2024 – The USHJA International Hunter Derby Rider Bonus presented by Equiline offers riders participating in any of the five USHJA International Hunter Derby classes at Tryon International in 2024 the chance to accrue points throughout the season. The rider with the most points at the end of the circuit will be awarded an Equiline E5 Saddle, and the Runner Up receives an Equiline Scott Stewart Signature Bridle. Points will be earned by rider, not by horse. Three of the five classes have taken place throughout the Spring and Summer Series, and the remaining two opportunities to earn points will be held at the following competitions:
With 240 points, Liza Boyd (Camden, SC) holds the lead following her rides atop Ondine D’orleans, owned by Finally Farm INC, and Crooner Brimbelles Z, owned by Crooks Show Jumping LLC. Boyd and Crooner Brimbelles Z earned the top placing at Tryon Spring 6, and Boyd followed up her winning performance with second and sixth place finishes at Tryon Summer 4.
Liza Boyd and Crooner Brimbelles Z at Tryon Summer 4
©Sarah Sturgis for Natalie Suto Photography
Fabian Herrera (Charlotte, NC) and his gelding Accelerator sit forty points behind Boyd, meaning that a successful derby round in the Fall Series could very well secure him the series win. Victoria Colvin (Loxahatchee, FL) and Megan Rosenthal (Charlotte, NC) hold third and fourth place with 160 and 150 points, respectively. With two opportunities left in the series, the leaderboard could see a switch-up by the circuit’s end.
Fabian Herrera and Accelerator at Tryon Summer 4
©Ashley Conkle for Natalie Suto Photography
The next USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Equiline will be hosted during Tryon Fall 4 (October 9-13), followed by Tryon Fall 5 (October 16-20), where the series winner will be crowned.
Book Stalls and Entries Now!
The Tryon Fall Series will run from September through November, and the prize list will be posted shortly. For entries and to book stalls before they’re sold out, visit ShowGroundsLive. The series will feature three Level Three Regional events and five National events. Of the five National shows, there will be three CSI 2* and one CSI 3*. Live music can be found in the Legends Plaza during Thursdays through Saturdays, of the Fall Series, featuring artists such as Holzhackern Tyrolean and the Abbey Elmore Band. Oktoberfest, Halloween, and more holiday celebrations will be featured at select Saturday Night Lights events. Visit www.Tryon.com/allevents to learn more.
On-Site Lodging
Rest your head in luxury like your equine companions at Tryon International. Conveniently located on the showgrounds, the options for lodging range from three and five-bedroom creekside cabins, one-bedroom “tiny homes,” or room at the Stable House Inn. Tryon International also offers RV pads with full hook-ups in an expansive RV park with a bath house and laundry facilities available. Stay tuned for more information about additional hotel lodging available soon!
Book now to ensure availability for your next horse show. View all lodging options, including our offsite lodging partners at Tryon.com/lodging or contact the lodging office at lodging@tryon.com or by phone at 828-863-1015.
Photos ©Natalie Suto Photography (Ashley Conkle and Sarah Sturgis as noted). These photos may only be used once, in relation to this press release. Competitors may view and purchase competition photos at www.nataliesutophotography.shootproof.com. With questions regarding photography at TIEC, contact media@tryon.com.