Results: Tryon Summer 6
Samuel Parot and Chrystal Blue Dominate the $120,000 The Farm House Grand Prix CSI 3*
USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships Concludes
Kristen VanderVeen Guides Bull Run's Ruah to Win $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic
Richie Moloney Pilots Rocksy Music to $6,000 FEI CSI3* Speed Stake Win
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July 23, 2024 - The final summer edition of Saturday Night Lights presented by Stuller Power Solutions showcased the $120,000 The Farm House Grand Prix CSI 3* under the lights in Tryon Stadium, with Samuel Parot (CHI) and Chrystal Blue (Chacco-Blue x Calvaro F.C.) clinching the win in a time of 38.03. Richie Moloney (IRL) and Coco Beach (Casall x San Patrignano Corrado), the 2012 Holsteiner mare, stopped the timers in 40.26 for reserve honors. Rounding out the podium, Richie Moloney (IRL) and Skelwith Diamond Lady (Kalaska De Semilly x Balou Du Rouet), the 2014 Anglo European mare, cleared the short course in 40.93 seconds to earn the yellow ribbon.
Samuel Parot and Chrystal Blue
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Samuel Parot enthusiastically described winning mount Chrystal Blue as “my best horse. He had colic surgery last year, and has been coming back better and better.”
Richie Moloney and Coco Beach
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The Chilean rider described the distinct differences of walking the Ken Krome (USA)-designed track versus riding it. “It really was not easy,” Parot admitted. “When you walked the course, it looked normal, but there were a lot of horses who had faults. With the jump off, it was the same thing. But it was my day, and it’s been a super summer!”
Richie Moloney and Skelwith Diamond Lady
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In keeping his equine athletes in top form, Parot credited the hard work of his grooms. “I have a very good team. I have two super grooms – Rodolfo Medina is the best! He knows the horses, he knows everything, and that is really important for me. The grooms are an important partner for the riders.”
Samuel Parot and Richie Moloney in their presentation ceremony alongside Director of Business Development Lynn Penny, The Farm House co-owner Mark Lehner, Show Manager JP Godard, and General Manager, Equestrian Operations Glenn Petty.
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With the conclusion of the Tryon Summer Series presented by The Farm House, Parot and his team plan to travel back to their base in Wellington, FL, for some deserved time off. “We will have one month off for the horses, because they jumped a lot here – and then vacation for me!” Parot shared. His team will return to the Blue Ridge Foothills for the Tryon Fall Series.
Rodolfo Medina was awarded the Groom’s Award presented by Veredus for his care and dedication to Chrystal Blue, alongside Tryon International’s Drew Page.
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As the highest placing female rider in the Grand Prix, Kristen VanderVeen was awarded the Leading Lady Award presented by Marthaler Jewelers, alongside Director of Business Development Lynn Penny.
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With the top three entries in the Grand Prix, Samuel Parot and Richie Moloney enjoy the Champagne Toast presented by Biltmore Winery.
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RESULTS: $120,000 The Farm House Grand Prix CSI 3*
Horse Name, Year Breed gender (Sire x Sire of Dam)
Rider (COUNTRY), Owner: Faults/Faults/Time
1) Chrystal Blue, 2011 Oldenburg gelding (Chacco-blue x Calvaro F.C.)
Samuel Parot (CHI), Samuel Parot: 0/0/38.03
2) Coco Beach, 2012 Holsteiner mare (Casall x San Patrignano Corrado)
Richie Moloney (IRL), Equinimity LLC: 0/0/40.26
3) Skelwith Diamond Lady, 2014 Anglo European mare (Kalaska De Semilly x Balou Du Rouet)
Richie Moloney (IRL), Equinimity LLC: 0/0/40.93
4) Fee Des Hermines, 2015 Selle Français mare (Eldorado VD Zeshoek x Quick Star)
Kyle Dewar (CAN), Crooked Willow Farms: 0/0/44.02
5) Valdes, 2103 Zangersheide gelding (Vigo D Arsouilles Stz x Ircolando)
Antonio Jose Martinez Goiri (VEN), Antonio Jose Martinez Goiri: 0/0/44.25
6) Bull Run’s Hesed, 2014 Oldenburg gelding (Christian 25 x Lord Z)
Kristen VanderVeen (USA), Bull Run Jumpers INC: 0/4/37.9
7) Karoline of Ballmore, 2010 Belgian Warmblood mare (Diarado x Convento Van De Helle)
Hallie Grimes (USA), Can We Keep It? LLC: 0/4/39.42
8) Olympia Van Het Eikenhof, 2014 Belgian Warmblood mare (Elvis Ter Putte x Toulon)
Abigail MC Ardle (USA), Sweetwater Jumpers LLC: 0/4/39.71
9) NKH Mr. Darcy, 2013 Holsteiner gelding (Darco x Chepetto)
Nicolas Gamboa (COL), NKH LLC: 4/77.97
10) Otto Bh, 2012 Zangersheide stallion (Norton D’ Eole x Toulon)
Amanda Derbyshire (GBR), Amanda Derbyshire: 4/78.92
11) Gideon, 2014 Zangersheide gelding (Super Trooper De Ness x Corland)
Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen (USA), Serenity Farm: 4/81.82
12) Optimus Blue, 2008 Unknown gelding (Chacco Blue x Baloubet De Rouet)
Andres Julio Soto Pena (DOM), Andres Julio Soto Pena: 4/81.89
USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships Concludes
July 20, 2024 – After two weeks of competition at Tryon International, USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships concluded with a special awards ceremony prior to Saturday’s Grand Prix. Zones award winners included the following:
1.10/1.15m Amateur Team Gold
Rebecca Forbes Smith - Ferno Van de Hermitage - Zone 3
Madeline Mohn - Caracas - Zone 3
Charlotte Powers - Escot 6 - Zone 3
1.10/1.15m Amateur Individual Gold
Charlotte Powers - Escot 6 - Zone 3
1.10/1.15m Junior Team Gold
Keeghan Bevars - Apollo Eleven - Zone 4
Lily Louise Lidsky - Just For You D'Hof-Ten-Bos - Zone 4
Addison Buckley - Guizmo de Riverland - Zone 4
Ryan Haselden - Isabalia - Zone 4
The top three 1.10/1.15m Junior teams in their presentation ceremony.
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1.10/1.15m Junior Individual Gold
Sophie Smith - Houston VK Z - Zone 4
1.20/1.25m Amateur Team Gold
Madison Jones - Ekyra Fortuna - Zone 4
Hannah Banks - Ghiradelli - Zone 4
Heidi Poinsett - Ollie Go Lightly - Zone 4
Alexis Gallati - Citizen Mezz - Zone 4
1.20/1.25m Amateur Individual Gold
Alexis Gallati - Citizen Mezz - Zone 4
1.20/1.25m Junior Team Gold
Ava Hartman - Bronson CR - Zone 4
Sadie Remington - Gringo - Zone 4
Lola Bacardi - India-S - Zone 4
1.20/1.25m Junior Individual Gold
Lola Bacardi - India-S - Zone 4
For more information about USHJA Zone Jumper Team Championships, click here.
Kristen VanderVeen Guides Bull Run's Ruah to Win $25,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic
July 21, 2024 – To win the final Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic of the summer, Kristen VanderVeen (Wellington, FL) partnered with Bull Run’s Ruah (Caracho x United XI). VanderVeen and the Bull Run Jumpers Inc.’s 2016 Holsteiner gelding smoked the Ken Krome (Westminster, MD) short track in 37.63 seconds. Amanda Derbyshire (Wellington, FL) and her own 2013 warmblood mare Zadora (Zavall VDL x Emhilavsca Fortuna) put 38.32 seconds on the clock for reserve honors. Rounding out the top three, Maria Gabriela Brugal Gasso (New York, NY) rode BG Stables LLC’s Vienna De Laubry Z, the 2015 Zangersheide mare, to a jump off time of 40.19 seconds.
Kristen VanderVeen and Bull Run’s Ruah in their presentation ceremony.
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For full results from the Buckley Fence Sunday Jumper Classic, click here.
Richie Moloney Pilots Rocksy Music to $6,000 FEI CSI3* Speed Stake Win
July 19, 2024 – Aboard Equinimity LLC’s Rocksy Music (Ars Vivendi x Diamond Serpent), Richie Moloney (IRL) and the 2008 Irish Sport Horse gelding found victory in Friday’s $6,000 FEI CSI3* Speed Stake. The team stopped jump off timers at 63.19 seconds for the win. Just behind Moloney, Adam Sklansky (USA) took second on Ellen Walker’s 2012 Dutch Warmblood mare Hakini (Numero Uno x Montreal), marking 63.30 seconds. Juan Jose Bancalari Elmudesi (DOM) took third on his own 2015 Dutch Warmblood mare Cascais HC (Dikator Van De Boslandhoeve x For Pleasure), finishing the course in 66.70 seconds.
Richie Moloney and Rocksy Music
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For full results from the $6,000 FEI CSI3* Speed Stake, click here.
The Tryon Summer Series presented by The Farm House precedes the Tryon Summer Finale, hosted August 9-11. Tryon Summer Finale highlights include the $5,000 Welcome Stake, the $1,000 Open Hunter Derby, and the $15,000 Tryon Sunday Classic. To learn more, visit www.Tryon.com/allevents.
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