Results: Tryon Spring 6
Amanda Derbyshire and Cornwall BH Conquer $120,000 Two Trees Distilling Co. Grand Prix CSI 3*
Samuel Parot Dashes to $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 3* Victory Aboard Buga Z
Colin Syquia and Hocus Pocus Take $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic
Final Trip of the Day Winners
For Immediate Release
Rette Solomon for Tryon International
Mill Spring, NC – June 8, 2024 – Continuing to capitalize on multiple wins and top placings in Tryon Stadium, Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) saw the top of the podium in the $120,000 Two Trees Distilling Co. Grand Prix CSI 3* to close out the The Tryon Spring Series presented by Stuller Power Solutions. Teaming up with her own Cornwall BH (Con Air x Cambridge 8), Derbyshire conquered the Oscar Soberon (USA) course in 37.74 seconds. Just behind the winning pair, marking a time of 38.16 seconds, was Kristen VanderVeen and Bull Run’s Hesed (Christian 25 x Lord Z), the 2014 Oldenburg gelding owned by Bull Run Jumpers Inc. Finishing out the top three with 38.31 seconds on the clock was Capt. Brian Cournane (USA) and his own Armik (Armitage 2 x Justinian XX), the 2009 Oldenburg gelding.
Amanda Derbyshire and Cornwall BH
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As the third of four to attempt Saturday’s short track, Amanda Derbyshire acknowledged the challenge that her fellow jump off riders posed. “The jump off was fast!” She noted. “I actually watched Kristen [VanderVeen] go, and I was like, ‘I don't want to be a defeatist, but I don't know if I can get that time.’”
Kristen VanderVeen and Bull Run’s Hesed
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Despite the stiff competition, Derbyshire laid out the fastest time of the night, winning by a margin of .42 seconds with the 2008 Holsteiner gelding. “Cornwall has turned out to be a very fast horse, and he's careful. He's got plenty of experience, and that always helps going in the jump off,” she said of her equine teammate of nine years. “I've got an incredible team around me, an incredible team of horses right now, and a lot of support. I’m grateful to be here!”
Capt. Brian Cournane and Armik
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Alongside the veteran Cornwall BH, Derbyshire also challenged the Grand Prix with Balia Silvia, finishing ninth with the Pine Hollow Farm mare. “I decided to put a newer, greener horse in as my second Grand Prix horse, and she actually jumped fabulous tonight,” Derbyshire recapped. “We had one down, so as much as I was happy for Cornwall to be clear, I was pretty happy with the greener horse who we’re bringing along.”
Amanda Derbyshire, Kristen VanderVeen, Capt. Brian Cournane in their presentation ceremony alongside Dr. Clive Jones, Two Trees Distilling Co. shareholder, Two Trees Distilling Co. CEO Joseph Ragazzo, Tryon International’s General Manager, Equestrian Operations Glenn Petty, and Show Manager JP Godard.
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For the final spring edition of Saturday Night Lights presented by Stuller Power Solutions, Tryon International saw a full house and enthusiastic fans cheering on Grand Prix competitors. “The crowd is always so nice at Tryon, and everyone's so into it. This is now where we're based out of, so it's always nice to do well where you're based!” Derbyshire concluded.
Flo Phillips was awarded the Groom’s Award presented by Ariat for her care and dedication to Cornwall BH, alongside Tryon International’s Drew Page.
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As the highest placing female rider in the Grand Prix, Amanda Derbyshire was awarded the Leading Lady Award presented by Marthaler Jewelers, for the second week in a row, alongside Tryon International’s Director of Business Development, Lynn Penny.
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Results: $120,000 Two Trees Distilling Co. Grand Prix CSI 3*
Horse Name, Year Breed gender (Sire x Sire of Dam)
Rider (COUNTRY), Owner: Faults/Faults/Time
1. Cornwall BH, 2008 Holstiener gelding (Con Air x Cambridge 8)
Amanda Derbyshire (GBR), Amanda Derbyshire: 0/0/37.74
2. Bull Run’s Hesed, 2014 Oldenburg gelding (Christian 25 x Lord Z)
Kristen VanderVeen (USA), Bull Run Jumpers Inc.: 0/0/38.16
3. Armik, 2009 Oldenburg gelding (Armitage 2 x Justinian XX)
Capt Brian Cournane (USA), Brian Cournane: 0/0/38.31
4. J’adore Van Het Klinkhof, 2009 Belgian Warmblood mare (Thunder Vd Zuuthoeve x Alcatraz)
Rodrigo Lambre (BRA), Rodrigo Lambre: 0/4/38.74
5. Pikeur Lareen, 2015 Westphalian mare (Los Angeles x Cornet Obolensky)
Catherine Tyree (USA), Catherine Tyree LLC: 2/84.36
6. Skelwith Diamond Lady, 2014 Anglo European mare (Kalaska De Semilly x Balou Du Rouet)
Richie Moloney (IRL), Equinimity LLC: 4/80.70
7. David Guetta, 2008 KWPN gelding (Zento z Vigaro)
Samuel Parot (CHI), Samuel Parot: 4/80.25
8. Cool Ray NA, 2014 North American Sporthorse stallion (Quincy CAR x Kannan)
Fernando Cardenas, Jr. (COL), B&C LLC: 4/80.86
9. Balia Silvia, 2015 Oldenburg mare (Balou Du Rouet x Unknown)
Amanda Derbyshire (GBR), Pine Hollow Farm: 4/80.96
10. Bull Run's Jireh, 2014 Holsteiner gelding (Uriko x Colman)
Kristen VanderVeen (USA), Bull Run Jumpers Inc: 4/81.03
11. Caro W, 2012 Holsteiner gelding (Castelan II x Aragorn)
Jad Dana (LBN), Peter Howard & Laure Sudreau: 4/82.33
12. Coco Beach, 2012 Holsteiner mare (Casall x San Patrignano Corrado)
Richie Moloney (IRL), Equinimity LLC: 4/82.98
For full results from the $120,000 Two Trees Distilling Co. Grand Prix CSI 3*, click here.
Samuel Parot Dashes to $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 3* Victory Aboard Buga Z
June 7, 2024 - Samuel Parot (CHI) added a second FEI win to his results for the week, this time claiming Friday’s $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 3* aboard Buga Z. Parot and 2010 Zangersheide gelding (Chester Z x Quality Touch Z) stopped the timers in 61.34 seconds to take the win. Martien van der Hoeven (USA) and Baloubelle 5, Ilan Ferder’s 2013 Oldenburg mare (Baloubet Du Rouet x Cassini II), went double clear in a time of 62.53 seconds to claim second place. With four faults and a time of 63.19 seconds, Avery Griffin (USA) piloted Bodega Semilly, the 2011 Selle Français mare (Quaprice Boimargot Quincy x Apache D’adriers) owned by PBC Equine Investments LLC, to third place honors to round out the podium.
Samuel Parot and Buga Z
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For full results from the $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 3*, click here.
Colin Syquia and Hocus Pocus Take $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic
June 9, 2024 - Colin Syquia (Wellington, FL) and Hocus Pocus, owned by Rindy Dominguez, topped the feature jumper class in Tryon Stadium on Sunday, the $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic. The duo stopped the jump off timers in 36.961 seconds to take the win. Todd Minikus (Lake Worth, FL) and For Jens Z, the 2013 Belgian Warmblood stallion (For Fox Heldenlaan Z x Darte O.H.) owned by Autumn View Farm, clinched reserve honors in a time of 37.144 seconds over the jump off track. Amanda Derbyshire (Wellington, FL) added another podium finish to her weekend, clearing the course in a time of 37.391 seconds with Vogue, the 2016 Oldenburg mare (Vivant x Conthacheblue) owned in partnership with David Blake, for third.
Colin Syquia and Hocus Pocus
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For full results from the $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic, click here.
Final Trip of the Day Winners
The $500 "Trip of the Day" Prize is given to the highest-scoring Hunter rider each day at the competition, in any division. In addition to the prize money, the daily top-scoring rider will also receive a special commemorative ribbon.
Saturday’s Trip of the Day presented by Penny Insurance was awarded to Ann Rice Ervin, riding Undeniable (Zapatero VDL x Darinda), her own 2015 Dutch Warmblood gelding, to an 89 in the Amateur Owner 3'3/3'6.
©Rette Solomon for Tryon International
Sunday’s final winner of the Tryon Spring 6 Trip of the Day award, presented by Impact Real Estate Group, went to Grace Hogan (Spartanburg, SC) and Maranto Ace, her own 2017 Dutch Warmblood gelding (Comfortuna x Isylla Ace), for their score of 87 in the 3’ Children’s Hunter Classic.
©Rette Solomon for Tryon International
The Tryon Summer Series presented by The Farm House runs June 10 through August 11, and Prize Lists and entry information can be found at www.Tryon.com/compete. Saturday Night Lights resumes June 29, with details available at www.Tryon.com/snl.
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