The USHJA International Hunter Derby Rider Bonus presented by Equiline offers riders participating in any of the five USHJA International Hunter Derby classes at Tryon International in 2024 the chance to accrue points throughout the season. The rider with the most points at the end of the circuit will be awarded an Equiline E5 Saddle. Points will be earned by rider, not by horse. Three of the five classes have taken place throughout the Spring and Summer Series.

Preview 2024 Dates and SAVE on Stalls when booked by March 1! Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International) is the ultimate destination for all who love horses, outdoor living, and an active lifestyle. We offer first-class facilities for equestrian events of all levels and disciplines, located in the Blue Ridge Foothills of Mill Spring, NC. Diverse onsite restaurants, a variety of shops, relaxing lodging getaways, family entertainment, and more make Tryon International an ideal destination, any time of year.

Management has announced three series of rated Hunter/Jumper competition on the 2024 calendar at Tryon International, with more dates and details still to come. All dates are subject to USEF approval. Read below to learn more and plan your competition vacation!

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.

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.

In a repeat victory, Chrystal Blue (Chacco Blue x Calvaro F.C.) and Samuel Parot (CHI) raced to win the $146,000 Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club Grand Prix CSI 3* with a speedy 34.06 second jump off time. The 2011 Oldenburg gelding owned and ridden by Samuel Parot went clear in both rounds against 19 competitors on the difficult course designed by Alan Wade (IRL). Just a couple seconds behind in the jump off with a time of 36.46 and earning reserve honors was Darragh Kerins (IRL) riding Lissino (Limbus x Lagumera B), the 2011 Holsteiner stallion owned by Eve Jobs. Rounding off the podium was Alexandra “Aly” Worthington (USA) aboard De L’oiseliere (Kapitol D’Argonne x Miss Flight) with a time of 37.2 seconds in the jump off.

Colin Syquia (PHI) and Front Page claimed the highlight class of Friday Hunter/Jumper competition, winning the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by The Farm House on a two-round score of 386. Josh Dolan (USA) piloted Con L’Anima, his own 2010 Westphalian mare (Cassini I x Cassina), to a score of 369 and the reserve title, while third place went to Jennifer Bliss (USA) aboard the 2005 Dutch Warmblood gelding (Tangelo van de Zuutheve x Nicolette V) owned by Harris Hill Farm LLC, Poker Face, and their 364-point performance.

An all-American, all-female podium was crowned at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International) Saturday, July 1. Jacqueline Ruyle (USA) and her partner Cyramo Z dominated $78,000 Earl Scruggs Music Festival Grand Prix CSI 2*. Owned and shown by Ruyle, Cyramo Z (Clarimo X Vigo D Arsouilles Stx) stopped jump off timers at 35.95 seconds to win the Grand Prix. Alexandra Worthington (USA), and Turn A Blind Eye LLC’s De L'oiseliere (Kapitol D’argonne x Unknown), the 2013 Selle Français gelding, took reserve honors with a time of 35.95 seconds. Rounding out the podium was Lauren Tyree (USA), aboard her own 2013 Oldenburg gelding Voltanos (Voltaire Pref x Lordanos), marking a time of 42.08 seconds.

With two clear rounds, Todd Minikus (USA) and Bit By Bit Group’s Amex Z earned first place in Thursday’s $39,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 2* with a time of 34.51 seconds. With a time of 36.41 seconds, Samuel Parot (CHI) rode Trinidad Soffia’s 2013 Zangersheide mare, Cumorka Z (Copin Van De Broy x Calato) to reserve honors. Earning third was Kady Abrahamson (USA), aboard Abrahamson Equestrian LLC’s Any (Aliano x Alcatraz), the 2008 Holsteiner mare.

Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International) offers first-class facilities for all equestrian disciplines. Boasting 13 all-weather, state-of-the-art competition rings, an Indoor Complex, more than 1,400 permanent stalls, air-conditioned bathrooms and ample shaded spectator areas, Tryon International is the nation’s premier horse show venue and provides an unparalleled competitor experience.