Results: Tryon Summer 4

Samuel Parot Triumphs with Repeat Win in $120,000 Camp Electric Grand Prix CSI 3* 

Victoria Colvin and Dicoblue PS Shine in $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Presented by Equiline

Katherine Huffstutler Takes $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic with Kimmel SCF

Ali Ramsay and Kadar V.L. Conquer $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 3*  

Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Perpetual Trophy Winners

For Immediate Release

McKenna Honeycutt and Rette Solomon for Tryon International

Mill Spring, NC – July 6, 2024 – In celebration of Tryon International’s ten year anniversary, the $120,000 Camp Electric Co. Grand Prix CSI 3* kicked off with parachute jumpers from Carolina Skydivers landing in Tryon Stadium, and concluded with a dazzling drone show. In between anniversary festivities, Samuel Parot (CHI) and David Guetta (Zento x Vigaro) continued their show ring dominance by securing a Grand Prix win for the second week in a row, completing the course in a time of 34.48 seconds. Taking second on the Alan Wade (IRL) course on a time of 36.40 seconds was Kelli Cruciotti VanderVeen (USA) and Gideon (Super Trooper De Ness x Corland), the 2014 Zangersheide gelding owned by Serenity Farms. Placing third on the podium out of 24 trips, Ashlee Bond (ISR) and her own Donatello 141 (Diarado x Lamoureux I), the 2011 Westphalian gelding, finished in 35.28 seconds with a single rail down over the short course. 

Samuel Parot and David Guetta
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As the last rider to see the previous week’s Grand Prix jump off track and the first to go on Saturday evening, Parot proved that he and his 2008 Dutch Warmblood gelding could succeed at any position in order of go. 

Kelli Cruciotti VanderVeen and Gideon
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“The jump off was really difficult,” Parot admitted. “Jump two, and the last fence, were special. I went first [in the jump off], and my plan went perfectly.”

Ashlee Bond and Donatello 141
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Parot and David Guetta also won Thursday’s $32,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 3*, piling on the wins. With consistent podium placings during their stint at Tryon International, Parot shared his satisfaction of David Guetta’s recent performances. 

Samuel Parot, Kelli Cruciotti VanderVeen, and Ashlee Bond in their presentation ceremony alongside General Manager, Equestrian Operations Glenn Petty, President, Tryon Equestrian Partners Carolinas Operations Sharon Decker, Competition Manager JP Godard, Jason and Lily Camp of Camp Electric Co., and Tryon Equestrian Partners Lucienne Bellissimo, Roger Smith, and Howard Dvorkin.
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“This horse is fantastic – he has a lot of experience and is so careful. We’re having a good moment now! I’m happy with my week, being second, first, and first,” he added.

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.
©Sarah Sturgis for Natalie Suto Photography 

As a familiar face and consistent winner at Tryon International, Parot hopes to collect another Grand Prix win during the final week of the Tryon Summer Series presented by The Farm House. “I will jump in the last 3* here, and then have three weeks off,” he shared. “I love this show, and I’ve been coming every year for ten years!”

As the highest placing female rider in the Grand Prix, Kelli Cruciotti VanderVeen was awarded the Leading Lady Award presented by Marthaler Jewelers, alongside Andy and Tonya Marthaler.
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The top three Grand Prix riders enjoy the Champagne Toast presented by Biltmore Winery.
©Madison Ibach for Tryon International

Results: $120,000 Camp Electric Grand Prix CSI 3*

Horse Name, Year Breed gender (Sire x Sire of Dam)

Rider (COUNTRY), Owner: Faults/Faults/Time

1) David Guetta, 2008 KWPN gelding (Zento x Vigaro)

Samuel Parot (CHI), Samuel Parot: 0/0/34.48

2) Gideon, 2014 Zangersheide gelding (Super Trooper De Ness x Corland)

Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen (USA), Serenity Farm: 0/0/36.40

3) Donatello 141, 2011 Westphalian gelding (Diarado x Lamoureux I)

Ashlee Bond (ISR), Ashlee Bond: 0/4/35.28

4) Bonita VH Keizershof Z, 2011 Zangersheide mare (Bustique x For Pleasure)

Ali Ramsay (CAN), Ramsay Equestrian Inc.: 0/4/35.41

5) Call Me Baby Quick PS, 2011 Oldenburg stallion (Conthargos x Chacco-Blue)

Michael Williamson (USA), Michael Williamson: 0/0/36.41

6) Elka De La Pomme, 2014 Hanoverian mare (Cartoon Z x Kannan)

Ashlee Bond (ISR), Aurora Farms: 0/8/36.53

7) Dagny, 2014 Swedish Warmblood mare (Durrant x Verdi)

Alison Robitallie (USA), Alison Firestone LLC: 0/WD/75.46

8) Cool Ray NA, 2014 North American Warmblood stallion (Quincy Car x Kannan)

Fernano Cardenas (COL), B&C LLC: 1/77.19

8) KS Rubellite 2014 Warmblood mare (Emerald Van’t Ruytershot x Graf Landau)

Richie Moloney (IRL), Frog Pond Stables: 1/77.19

10) Oakingham Lira, 2013 Anglo-European mare (Tornesch 1042 x Del Piero P B)

Alison Robitallie (USA), Alison Firestone LLC: 4/72.13

11) Boreale De Fondcombe, 2011 Selle Français mare (Tinka’s Boy x Calvaro)

Sarah Segal (USA), Horatio ST Ventures LLC: 4/73.36

12) Chrystal Blue, 2011 Oldenburg gelding (Chacco-Blue x Calvaro F.C.)

Samuel Parot (CHI), Samuel Parot: 4/74.82

For full results from the $120,000 Camp Electric Co. Grand Prix CSI 3*, click here.

Victoria Colvin and Dicoblue PS Shine in $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Equiline

July 5, 2024 – Closing out Friday’s competition in Tryon Stadium, Victoria Colvin (USA) and Dicoblue PS (Diarado’s Boy x Stutbuch 1 Chactine) shone in the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Equiline, with a combined score of 361 points. Just behind the winners on a total score of 359 points, Liza Boyd (USA) and Crooner Brimbelles Z (Windows VH Costersveld x Rare Des Brimbelles Z), the 2015 Zangershiede gelding, claimed second on the podium out of 10 trips. Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen (USA) and Ratino KN Ter Beuken (Gino H x Extreme From The Breeder D 09), the 2017 Belgian Warmblood gelding, scored 352 total points over the Andy Christiansen (Royal Palm Beach, FL) track.

Victoria Colvin and Dicoblue PS
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With two mounts in the derby, Victoria Colvin claimed both first and fifth place Friday afternoon, also touring the track with her second ride of the day, Southland (Obos Quality x Gildawn Crest). Colvin explained both the challenges and merits of her first round performance aboard Dicoblue PS. “The first rounds for both [horses] went well. They each had a little rub. The horse who won, Dicoblue, hit the split rail a little bit behind, but he jumped the rest of it beautifully.”

Liza Boyd and Crooner Brimbelles Z
©Sarah Sturgis for Natalie Suto Photography

Knowing Liza Boyd was holding first place, Colvin knew that she needed to put her attention towards the handy portion of the course with the 2014 Oldenburg gelding. “I wanted to jump the smaller side of the bending eight [strides], because it was a bit forward. I was a little nervous to stay out and jump the big one to get up eight strides – but in the rest of it, I was just trying to be as handy as possible,” Colvin stated. 

Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen and Ratino KN Ter Beuken
©Sarah Sturgis for Natalie Suto Photography

Upon her win, Colvin extended thanks to owner Isabelle Castellanos, who will be competing with Dicoblue PS in the junior hunters. With plans to spend one more week at Tryon International, Colvin concluded, “I haven't been [to Tryon] in three years, but it's lovely. I do love it here, and I always have. I showed here when it first opened!” 

Victoria Colvin and Dicoblue PS in their presentation ceremony, alongside Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Executive Director Leigh Borreson.
©Sarah Sturgis for Natalie Suto Photography

Riders participating in any of the five USHJA International Hunter Derby classes at Tryon International in 2024, presented by Equiline, will have the chance to accrue points throughout the season and can win an Equiline E5 Saddle at the conclusion of the series. Points will be earned by rider, not by horse. For more details, visit Tryon.com/compete.

For full results from the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Equiline, click here.

Katherine Huffstutler Takes $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic with Kimmel SCF

July 7, 2024 – In the final feature class of the week, Katherine Huffstutler (Austin, TX) partnered with her own Kimmel SCF (Amaretto D Arco x Rolette), the 2010 Belgian Warmblood gelding, claimed the top spot on the podium in the $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic, marking 34.66 seconds. Teaming up with Kiss Me (Cornet Obolensky x ​​Gluck Solier HB), Nataly Leibovitz (Wellington, FL) recorded 36.24 seconds to take reserve honors aboard the 2015 Dutch Warmblood gelding. With a time of 36.49 seconds, Lorcan Gallagher (Wellington, FL) and Hunters Conlypso II (Contendro I x Cous-Cous), the 2008 Hanoverian gelding, finished in third with a time of 36.49 seconds.

Katherine Huffstutler and Kimmel SCF
©Bailey Beck for Natalie Suto Photography

For full results from the $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic, click here.

Ali Ramsay and Kadar V.L. Conquer $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 3*

July 5, 2024 – Clocking a time of 56.94 seconds, Ali Ramsay (CAN) and Kadar V.L. (Dakar VDL x Ahorn), the 2015 Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Chevalessens Sport, conquered the $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 3* for the win. Kevin Gallagher (IRL) and Casello (Casall x Carolus H), the 2003 Holsteiner gelding, completed the course in 61.13 seconds, putting them second on the podium. Alison Robtaille (USA) and Quolonko Van Het Weidse Hof (Vigo D’arsouilles x Toulon), the 2014 Belgian Warmblood gelding, collected the yellow rosette with a time of 64.84 seconds over the Alan Wade (IRL) course.

Ali Ramsay and Kadar V.L.
©Bailey Beck for Natalie Suto Photography 

For full results from the $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 3*, click here.

Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Perpetual Trophy Winners

The Tryon Riding & Hunt Club presented the coveted perpetual trophies to winners in several divisions over the course of Tryon Summer 4/Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Charity II competition.

Victoria Colvin and Dicoblue PS, winners of the Holmberg Jr. Trophy as Grand Green Hunter Champions.
©Rette Solomon for Tryon International 

Victoria Colvin (Loxahatchee, FL) rode Dicoblue PS to win the Holmberg Jr. Trophy as Grand Green Hunter. As International Derby winners, Colvin and Dicoblue PS also collected the Shade Tree Farm Trophy. Going on to also win the Edward and Eileen Jeffrey Trophy, Colvin claimed Grand Performance Hunter honors with Gabriel. 

Tricia Barr and Party Started, winners of the Will Do Trophy as Grand Adult Amateur Hunter Champions.
©Rette Solomon for Tryon International 

As Grand Amateur Owner Hunter Champion, Tricia Barr (Wellington, FL), and Party Started were awarded the Will Do Trophy as Grand Adult Amateur Hunter champions. 

Partnered with Jackson Square, Angie Millon (Easley, SC) claimed the Laughin’ Place Trophy as Grand Amateur/Owner Hunter Champion.

The Stoney Knoll Trophy, awarded to the Grand Child/Adult Jumper champion, was presented to Lila Rentfro (Dripping Springs, TX), riding Eastpoint JB. 

Earning the Penny Ante Trophy as Grand Children’s Hunter champion was Addison Heywood (Nashville, TN), with Eligius. 

Linden Nguyen and Shenandoah East Wind, Grand Short Stirrup champions and winners of the Darrel and Jane Shawback Memorial Trophy.
©Rette Solomon for Tryon International 

The winner of the Darrel and Jane Shawback Memorial Trophy was presented to Linden Nguyen (Savannah, GA), riding Shenandoah East Wind, as Grand Short Stirrup champion. 

Aboard MTM Enchanted, Madison Ramsey (Palm Harbor, FL) took home the Eleanor Moffit Trophy for her achievement as Grand Junior Hunter champion. 

Lilly Herzog continued her success with D’Artagnan, earning the Brownlands Graduation Day trophy as Grand Pony Hunter. 

The Tryon Summer Series presented by The Farm House continues with Hunter/Jumper competition and exciting events with Summer 5, running July 9 to 14. Saturday Night Lights powered by Stuller Power Solutions returns on July 13 – get ready to throw it back with our special 80s night theme, with music by fan-favorite Lazr Luvr! Enjoy all your favorite Saturday Night Lights festivities, including Hobby Horse competition presented by Young Rider, free carousel rides, and pop-up vendors. Join us in Tryon Stadium at 8pm for the $65,000 Buckley Fence Grand Prix CSI 2* and enjoy watching top horses and riders soar around the course! 

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