Jad Dana (LBN) and Itchcock Des Dames (Marius Claudius x Calvaro F.c.) stopped the clock in a time of 32.62 seconds on Thursday in Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort’s Tryon Stadium to claim a win in the $32,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 3*. Brittini Raflowitz (ISR) and Anibale De Hus (Conrad x Argentinus), the 2010 Selle Français stallion owned by Bellwyn Farm LLC, broke the beam in a time of 33.58 seconds to earn reserve place.

Atop an all-female podium in Saturday night’s $30,000 Nutrena Grand Prix, Delaney Flynn (Windsor, SC) took both first and second with her equine partners. Posting two clear rounds, Flynn marked the fastest time of the night aboard Julieta (Canstakko x Zum Felde), with 39.69 seconds on the clock. Also going double clear to take second with Windsor Show Stables’ 2014 Holsteiner mare Cassinnia (Casilito x Senora), Flynn secured her second place podium spot with a jump off time of 40.90 seconds.

the 76th Tryon Block House Steeplechase hosted more than 3,000 people at the Green Creek Race Course in Green Creek, NC, just minutes from the Tryon International Equestrian Center (Tryon International) and the Tryon Riding & Hunt Club (TR&HC), who partner to produce the historic steeplechase event each spring. Five races took place on good turf track conditions around the 1.16-mile irrigated track.

February 10, 2024 - Winterfest presented by Stuller Power Solutions offered attendees who visited Tryon International’s drive-through light show November 17-December 31, 2023 a unique opportunity: spot the Grinch before he could turn off the lights, scan the QR code, and enter to win a free generator. More than 7,000 entrants participated in the giveaway, and Meghan Crews of Rutherfordton, NC was the lucky winner of the 22k Home Standby Generator by Generac, on offer from Stuller Power Solutions.

Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International), together with Stuller Power Solutions, presenting sponsor of 2023 Winterfest at Tryon International, gathered together with members of the media and representatives from Duke Energy and Safelight to present a check for nearly $9,000 to the Western NC nonprofit.

Tryon International is here to help you with all of your holiday shopping needs! Find unique gifts and experiences for each of your loved ones and skip the hassle and bustle of crowded shopping centers. From a wide range of tickets to a multitude of shopping options, services and holiday experiences that can’t be beat, Tryon International offers something for everyone on your list this season.

Tryon International is proud to partner with Stuller Power Solutions as the title sponsor of Winterfest 2023, also benefiting local nonprofit Safelight through the giveback initiative, Tryon Cares presented by Duke Energy. This give back initiative recognizes and promotes the work of several local charities and supports fundraising efforts in partnership with Tryon International’s corporate sponsors.

Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International) is proud to announce the return of Tryon Cares presented by Duke Energy as part of 2023’s Winterfest powered by Stuller Power Solutions. The holiday give-back initiative will support local non-profits in our communities through corporate sponsorships. In addition to the benefits of the Winterfest Sponsorship Package, sponsors were given the opportunity to select a non-profit to support this holiday season.

Thanksgiving Weekend at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International) features unending festivities for the whole family to enjoy, from live music and movie nights to ice skating, a drive through light show, a holiday shopping market, and so much more. The weekend kicks off Winterfest presented by Stuller Power Solutions with a flurry of fun for all ages, including ticketed and free activities. Preview all events happening November 23-26 below.

Winterfest at Tryon International powered by Stuller Power Solutions features a dazzling drive-through light show EVERY NIGHT November 17-January 1, ice skating November 24-January 1, and a Winterfest Village weekends in December with holiday attractions, kids activities, live music and performances, and so much more. Before Winterfest Village weekends get underway, Thanksgiving Weekend features an extensive lineup of events and entertainment that you won’t want to miss.

Saturday Night Lights presented by Tryon Horse & Home hosted 60 entries under the lights in Tryon Stadium for the $146,000 Coca-Cola Grand Prix CSI 3*, with Gonzalo Busca Roca (ESP) riding Classified to victory in a time of 38.65 seconds in jump-off competition. Luiz Francisco De Azevedo (BRA) and Collin, the 2007 Dutch Warmblood gelding (Colandro x Amethist), sped through the timers in a time of 38.96 seconds to earn reserve honors. Rounding out the podium, Aaron Vale (USA) and Carissimo 25, the 2013 Holsteiner gelding (Cascadello x Clinton), posted a time of 39.17 seconds for third place.

Nayel Nassar (EGY) and longtime mount Coronado were the sole horse-and-rider pair to go double clear in Tryon Stadium as part of Saturday Night Lights presented by Tryon Horse & Home, scoring the winning payday in the 328’000 CHF Land Rover Asheville Grand Prix CSI 4* in a time of 45.24 seconds. Dropping one rail and posting a time of 43.45 seconds, Paul O’Shea (IRL) and Imerald Van’t Voorhof, the 2008 Belgian Warmblood gelding (Emerald x Bacardi Orange De Muze) owned by Imerald Partners LLC, rode to reserve honors.

The first fall edition of Saturday Night Lights presented by Tryon Horse & Home welcomed an enthusiastic crowd to the Tryon Stadium for the $25,000 ProElite Grand Prix, with Brittni Raflowitz (Palm City, FL) and Spitfire (Numero Uno x Volympia Van’t Heike) taking top honors in a time of 34.56 seconds in the jump off.

With forty-nine entries in the $39,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 28, Samuel Parot (CHI) recorded yet another Tryon International win as he rode Cumorka Z to top honors with a jump off time of 34.22 seconds. Claiming reserve was Rebecca Conway (USA) and Unestar D'Ysenbeeck Z, the 2014 Zangersheide mare owned by Blue Hill Farm, LLC, marking a time of 36.53 seconds. Rounding out the podium in third and marking a time of 36.95 seconds was Caelinn Leahy (USA) and Steve Schaeffer’s The Gray Man (Tjungske x Calando I), the 2008 Dutch Warmblood gelding.