Tryon Summer 6 Results:
Sean Jobin and Coquelicot VH Heuvelland Z Claim Win in $146,000 St. Luke’s Hospital Grand Prix CSI3*
Jad Dana Rides Caro W to Victory in the $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 3*
Abigail Mc Ardle Aboard I&H Boogy Woogy Received Top Honors in the $25,000 Van Winkle Law Firm Sunday Classic
For Immediate Release
Rette Solomon and Leyla Caynak for Tryon International
Mill Spring, NC – July 25, 2023 – Under the lights of Tryon Stadium, Sean Jobin (CAN) and Coquelicot VH Heuvelland Z claimed their fourth Grand Prix podium finish in a row, winning the $146,000 St. Luke’s Hospital Grand Prix CSI 3*. Jobin stopped jump off timers at 34.22 seconds, besting a field of twenty-four competitors. Taking second with a time of 36.44 seconds was Roberto Teran Tafur (COL) aboard his own 2012 German Sporthorse mare, DSP Callas (Casskeni II x Levistano). Caitlyn Connors (USA) marked a time of 37.19 seconds to earn third place honors with Falcon de Hus Z (Florian de la Vie*Bazooka x Adlantus AS), the 2009 Zangersheide gelding owned by Caitlyn Connors LLC. Jobin was the last of nine clear rounds presented by Stuller Power Solutions to qualify for the jump off.
Sean Jobin and Coquelicot VH Heuvelland Z
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Saturday night’s win continues a series of podium appearances for Jobin and the 2012 Zangersheide stallion, also known as “Licot”. “He just won the 3* Grand Prix in Ocala. This [win] is his fourth podium placing in a row in a Grand Prix. We won the 3*, and then he was third in the 3* the week after, and then he was third in the 2* last week,” Jobin recapped. “He is absolutely on a roll right now.”
Roberto Teran Tefur and DSP Callas
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Jobin explained the key to keeping his mount so consistent. “We just try to treat him like a king. He's pretty low maintenance, but ninety-nine percent of the work is just making sure he's happy, he's comfortable, and he's feeling loved. We make sure he's always going out for his walks and he's always getting out. He's got his own kind of program. He loves jumping, and so we try to keep it simple.”
Caitlyn Connors and Falcon de Hus Z
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As the ninth and final rider in the jump off, Jobin had the chance to analyze the course designed by Ken Krome (USA). “I went last, so I had a chance to watch everybody,” the Canadian rider detailed. “Licot is quick, but he has a short step. Originally, I was thinking I might do eight strides to the five, but I saw everyone was doing seven. I thought if we're going to have a chance, we had to be risky there and go for it. [Licot] got really long, but he tried super hard, and I felt the love there, which was awesome! After that, I just tried to keep the ball rolling.”
Roberto Teran Tafur, Sean Jobin, and Caitlyn Connors in their presentation ceremony alongside (L-R) St. Luke’s Hospital CEO Michelle Fortune and VP of Operations Amanda Thompson MSN, RN, Tryon Equestrian Partners Carolinas President Sharon Decker, and Tryon International Competition Manager JP Godard.
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As a frequent competitor at Tryon, Jobin has been enjoying much success in the final weeks of the Tryon Summer Series. “I’ve been coming here for forever, and I did my first 3* Grand Prix here,” he shared. “I’ve always loved it, it’s awesome. The mountains are so beautiful, the footing is great, and the atmosphere is always awesome here too. It feels very comfortable here.”
Eszter Horvath was presented the Groom’s Award presented by Ego 7, the number one brand and performance leader for equestrian sports, for her care and dedication to Coquelicot VH Heuvelland Z, alongside Tryon International’s Drew Page.
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“Thanks to the team, thanks to Foxridge, and thanks Kathy Dixon for being a fantastic owner. Eszter [Horvath] is doing an awesome job, and of course Licot – he’s been the number one star,” Jobin concluded.
As the highest placing female rider in the Grand Prix, Caitlyn Connors was awarded the Leading Lady Award presented by Marthaler Jewelers, alongside Tonya and Andy Marthaler and Marthaler Jewelers team members
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RESULTS: $146,000 St. Luke’s Hospital Grand Prix CSI 3*
1. Coquelicot VH Heuvelland Z, 2012 Zangersheide stallion (Catoki x Cassini II)
Sean Jobin (CAN), Foxridge Farms Stables: 0/0/34.22
2. DSP Callas, 2012 German Sporthorse mare (Casskeni II x Levistano)
Roberto Teran Tafur (COL), Roberto Teran Tafur: 0/0/36.44
3. Falcon de Hus Z, 2009 Zangersheide gelding (Florian de la Vie*Bazooka x Adlantus AS)
Caitlyn Connors (USA), Caitlyn Connors LLC: 0/0/37.19
4. Crossover 4, 2013 Hanoverian gelding (Cascadello x Chacco Blue)
Chloe Reid (ITA), Team Reid LLC: 0/0/40.10
5. Chrystal Blue, 2011 Oldenburg gelding (Chacco Blue x Calvaro F.C.)
Samuel Parot (CHI), Samuel Parot: 0/4/34.40
6. Hakini, 2012 Dutch Warmblood mare (Numero Uno x Montreal)
Adam Sklansky (USA), Ellen Walker: 0/4/36.09
7. Caro W, 2012 Holsteiner gelding (Castelan II x Aragorn)
Jad Dana (LEB), Laure Sudreau: 0/4/36.23
8. San Chano, 2009 Oldenburg gelding (Sandro Boy x Chacco-Blue)
Jacqueline Ruyle (USA), Jacqueline Ruyle: 0/4/39.80
9. HFB Versace, 2012 unknown gelding (Verdi TN x Indorado)
Samuel Parot Jr. (CHI), Samuel Parot: 0/8/37.95
10. Vintage, 2011 Holsteiner gelding (Verdi TN x Wanda VI)
Juan Ortiz (VEN), Blue Trim LLC: 3/84.17
11. NKH Mr. Darcy, 2013 Holsteiner gelding (Darco x Chepetto)
Nicolas Gamboa (COL), NKH LLC: 4/79.77
12. Lissino, 2011 Holsteiner stallion (Guardus Limbus x San Patrignano Corrado)
Darragh Kerins (IRL), Eve Jobs: 4/80.58
For full results from the $146,000 St. Luke’s Hospital Grand Prix CSI 3*, click here.
Jad Dana Rides Caro W to Victory in the $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 3*
July 21, 2023 - Friday morning’s $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 3* had a total of 9 entries. Jada Dana (LBN) rode the 2012 Holsteiner gelding Caro W (Castelan II x Anna Bella) owned by Laure Sudreau, into top honors with a time of 66.18 seconds. Earning reserve honors with a time of 66.24 seconds was Abigail McArdle (USA) and Old Barrington Equine LLC’s 2012 Belgian Warmblood mare Masoranta (VDL Maserati x VDL Oranta). Antrim Equestrian's 2011 Anglo European Sporthorse stallion Arkuga (Arko III x Beluga) and rider Sean Jobin (CAN) received third place with a time of 67.41 seconds.
Jad Dana and Caro W
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For full results from the $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 3*, click here.
Abigail McArdle Aboard I&H Boogy Woogy Received Top Honors in the $25,000 Sunday Classic Presented by The Van Winkle Law Firm
July 23, 2023 - The Tryon Summer 6 series wrapped up on Sunday, including the $25,000 Van Winkle Law Firm Sunday Classic with 41 entries. Abigail McArdle (USA) rode the 2006 Hungarian gelding I&H Boogy Woogy (Faldo x I&H Vanilla Fugde) owned by Samuel Parot Jr. into top honors with a time of 35.403 seconds in the jump off. With a time of 37.512 seconds in the jump off Cristiano Obolensky (Cornet Obolensky x Eskkato) the 2015 Hanoverian gelding owned and ridden by Gonzalo Busca Roca (ESP) earned reserve honors. The Cherie Group’s 2012 NRPS mare Fleur-De-Lis’ Cherie (Clarimo x Tovita) and rider Jad Dana (LBN) earned third place with a 33.568 second jump off.
Abigail McArdle and I&H Boogy Woogy
©Bailey Beck for Natalie Suto Photography
For full results from the $25,000 Van Winkle Law Firm Sunday Classic, click here.
For full division results from Tryon Summer 6, click here.
The Tryon Summer Series presented by St. Luke’s Hospital precedes the Tryon Summer Finale 1 presented by Leather With Love, hosted August 10-13th. Highlights include the $5,000 ProElite Welcome Stake on Friday, August 11, the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby presented by The Farm House on Saturday, August 12, and the $15,000 Mini Prix on Sunday, August 13. To learn more, visit www.Tryon.com/allevents.
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