Results: Tryon Summer 3
Samuel Parot Triumphs in $65,000 Bobcat Grand Prix CSI 2* with David Guetta
Lilly Herzog and D'artagnan Claim $10,000 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby presented by Penny Insurance Agency Equine & Farm
Samuel Parot and Buga Z Secure $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic
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Mill Spring, NC - June 29, 2024 - Under the lights of Tryon Stadium at the Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (Tryon International), Samuel Parot (CHI) triumphed aboard David Guetta (Zento x Vigaro) with a time of 34.71 in the $65,000 Bobcat Grand Prix CSI 2*. Ali Ramsay (CAN) and Bonita VH Keizershof Z (Bustique x For Pleasure), Ramsay Equestrian Inc.’s 2011 Zangersheide mare, came in second on the Colm Quinn (IRL) course with a time of 35.50 seconds. On a time of 36.11 seconds for third, Richie Moloney (IRL) piloted Skelwith Diamond Lady (Kalaska De Semilly x Balou Du Rouet), the 2014 Anglo European mare owned by Equinimity LLC.
Samuel Parot and David Guetta
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With two talented horses making the jump off, Samuel Parot earned two of the top five placings out of the 27 Grand Prix competitors. “This horse is really fast. In the qualifier, we had one of the best times, but with rails down,” Parot said of his ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 2* performance with David Guetta, the 2008 Dutch Warmblood gelding.
Ali Ramsay and Bonita VH Keizershof Z
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Keeping all the poles up in the team’s second class of the week in Tryon Stadium, Parot shared that David Guetta’s precision and maturity helped secure the win. “He’s an older horse – he’s 16 years old, has experience, and is careful.”
Richie Moloney and Skelwith Diamond Lady
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With nine teams moving onto the jump off, Parot pointed out the difficulty of the short round track. “This course was very good,” he noted. “It was [a very fast] course, with top horses and top riders like Ashlee Bond, Alison Robitaille, and Richie Moloney.”
Samuel Parot, Ali Ramsay, and Richie Moloney in their presentation ceremony alongside Andrea, Aaron, and Liliana Hurd of Bobcat Company.
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As the final pair to see the jump off course, Parot deemed his double clear night with David Guetta as “super! When you win, it’s fantastic.”
Rodolfo Medina was awarded the Groom’s Award presented by Veredus for his care and dedication to David Guetta, alongside Tryon International’s Drew Page.
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As the highest placing female rider in the Grand Prix, Ali Ramsay was awarded the Leading Lady Award presented by Marthaler Jewelers, alongside Matthew Blair and the Marthaler Jewelers team.
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Results: $65,000 Bobcat Grand Prix CSI 2*
Horse Name, Year Breed gender (Sire x Sire of Dam)
Rider (Country), Owner: Faults/Faults/Time
1) David Guetta, 2008 Dutch Warmblood gelding (Zento x Vigaro)
Samuel Parot (CHI), Samuel Parot: 0/0/34.71
2) Bonita VH Keizershof Z, 2011 Zangersheide mare (Bustique x For Pleasure)
Ali Ramsay (CAN), Ramsay Equestrian Inc.: 0/0/35.50
3) Skelwith Diamond Lady, 2014 Anglo European mare (Kalaska De Semilly x Balou Du Rouet)
Richie Moloney (IRL), Equinimity LLC: 0/0/36.11
4) Donatello 141, 2011 Westphalian gelding (Diarado x Lamoureux I)
Ashlee Bond (ISR), Ashlee Bond: 0/0/36.18
5) Tiffany De Olid, 2012 Spanish Sport Horse mare (Huppydam Des Horts x Unknown)
Samuel Parot (CHI), Samuel Parot: 0/0/37.02
6) Dagny, 2014 Swedish Warmblood mare (Durrant x Verdi)
Alison Robitaille (USA), Alison Firestone LLC: 0/0/39.44
7) P-Flor-V.H., 2015 Belgian Warmblood gelding (De Flor 111 Z Santa Rosa x Unknown)
Sayre Happy (USA), Mixtape Syndicate LLC: 0/0/39.97
8) Harry’s Chat Girl Z, 2014 Zangersheide mare (Houston x Chatman)
Alexis Bodo (USA), Sweet Oak Farm and Seabrook LLC: 0/0/41.11
9) One and Only, 2014 Belgian Warmblood mare (Diktator Van De Boslandhoeve x Cardento 933)
Charlie Jayne (USA), Kaneb Equine Ventures LLC: 0/8/40.24
10) Fandora, 2013 Deutsches Sportpferd mare (Cador 5 x Charming Boy 38)
Nicolette Hirt (USA), Chatwood Farms LLC: 1/77.07
11) Ballerina-Hoem, 2014 Danish Warmblood mare (Unknown x Unknown)
Kevin Gallagher (IRL), Marigot Bay Farm LLC: 1/77.33
12) Casira, 2012 Oldenburger Springpferd mare (Caressini L x Lando)
Michael Williamson (USA), Marisa Metzger: 2/78.35
For full results from the $65,000 Bobcat Grand Prix CSI 2*, click here.
Lilly Herzog and D’Artagnan Claim $10,000 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby presented by Penny Insurance Agency Equine & Farm
June 29, 2024 - With the large ponies dominating the derby course in Tryon Stadium, Lilly Herzog (Pepper Pike, OH) and D’Artagnan (Donnerhall x Top Girl) claimed the $10,000 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby presented by Penny Insurance Agency Equine & Farm with a score of 165 points. Taking reserve in the derby was Jana Oosthuizen (Morriston, FL) aboard BSS Prince Charming (Coldplay x Andrea’s Girl), the 2017 Welsh Pony gelding owned by Jasoma57 LLC, obtained a score of 164. Susannah Morell (Lakeland, FL) earned a yellow rosette with Mr. Right, High Meadow Equestrian LLC’s 2014 Dutch Warmblood gelding on a score of 159.5.
Lilly Herzog and D’Artagnan
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Taking the derby win by just one point, Lilly Herzog had nothing but praise for her mount provided by GC Ponies, LLC. “I've been riding him for a few months. He's really well versed and knows what he's doing, so as long as I'm on board, he's perfect!” According to Herzog, D’Artagnan, also known as “Bo”, is “really cuddly and wouldn't hurt a fly. He's the sweetest animal.”
Jana Oosthuizen and BSS Prince Charming
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With derby course design courtesy of Archer “Skip” Bailey (West Palm Beach, FL) and Seth Clayton (Lakeville, MN), Herzog noted that her strategy for the challenging handy portion was to “have a solid round and give [D’Artagnan] a good experience in the big ring.”
Susannah Morell and Mr. Right
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Taking third in last year’s USHJA Pony Hunter Derby, Herzog capitalized on her skills on her return to the Tryon Summer Series’ Pony Spectacular in 2024. “I love showing here!” she shared. “It's actually my favorite show the whole year. I just love how everything is so close, and it's such a fun show.”
Lilly Herzog and D’Artagnan in their presentation ceremony, alongside Tryon International’s Director of Business Development Lynn Penny and Will Penny of Penny Insurance Agency Equine & Farm.
©Sarah Sturgis for Natalie Suto Photography
For full results from the $10,000 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby presented by Penny Insurance Agency Equine & Farm, click here.
Samuel Parot and Buga Z Secure $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic
June 30, 2024 - In a repeat win aboard a new mount, Samuel Parot (Wellington, FL) and his own Buga Z (Chester Z x Quality Touch Z), the 2010 Zangersheide gelding, were fastest on the clock in the $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic. Fresh off a Grand Prix win, Parot recorded a jump off time of 37.42 seconds on a double clear performance. As the only other rider to advance to the jump off, Julianna Empie (Chester Springs, PA) rode Kelly Kocher’s 2012 Hanoverian mare, Chanel 479 (Check In x Rascaya) to reserve honors, marking a 38.30 second jump off. Keeping the poles up with two time faults, Aida Sanchez (Signal Mountain, TN) obtained third aboard Hudsonbridge Tag (Andiamo x Dollar Bridge), Heather Steinman’s 2012 Dutch Warmblood gelding.
Samuel Parot and Buga Z
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For full results from the $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic, click here.
The fourth week of Tryon Summer Series competition presented by The Farm House commences July 2 and runs through July 7. Saturday Night Lights powered by Stuller Power Solutions returns on July 6, with a special celebration of Tryon International’s 10 Year Anniversary, featuring a pre-show Parachute Jump into Tryon Stadium with the National Anthem, live music from Ol’ 74 Jazz Band, pop-up shopping and food vendors, and a post-Grand Prix drone show. Starting at 8PM, don’t miss the chance to cheer on your favorite equestrian athletes in the $120,000 Camp Electric Co. Grand Prix CSI 3*! More details available at www.Tryon.com/snl.
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