Tryon Fall 5 Results
Gonzalo Busca Roca Enjoys Sweet Victory in $146,000 Coca-Cola Grand Prix CSI 3* with Classified
Jordan Lubow and Wisely are Winners of $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by The Farm House
Aaron Vale and Cristo Beech Claim $25,000 Van Winkle Law Firm Sunday Classic Win
Young Talent Shines in Developing Jumper Series Championships Presented by Spy Coast Farm
For Immediate Release
Sarah Madden and Hannah Stephens for Tryon International
Mill Spring, NC - October 24, 2023 - 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. There were 12 clear rounds powered by Stuller Power Solutions in the first round, with seven of those riders also posting double-clear performances.
Gonzalo Busca Roca and Classified
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Course designer Oscar Soberon (USA) crafted a winding opening track for the 47 horse-and-rider combinations. Roca and the 2014 Irish Sport Horse gelding (Je T’aime Flamenco x Unknown) were third to test the opening track.
Luiz Francisco De Azevedo and Collin
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“The first round was quite tough. When we walked the course we were all thinking that it was a tough course. I went early, so I didn’t know how tight the time was going to be, and I just tried to be efficient. I had a good plan for all the lines, and the horse jumped great,” recalled Roca.
Aaron Vale and Carissimo 25
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In the jump-off, Roca and Classified were once again the pathfinders, and flew through the course without knocking any rails down. “I was first to go with 12 riders in the jump off, and the fastest riders, they were all there,” said Roca. “I tried to go as fast as I could. The first part of the jump-off had more turning than galloping, so I tried to turn as quickly as I could and then I galloped at the end.”
Luiz Francisco De Azevedo, Gonzalo Busca Roca, and Aaron Vale in their presentation ceremony alongside Liliane Stransky, Tryon Equestrian Partners Carolinas Operations President Sharon Decker, and Tryon International Competition Manager JP Godard.
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Of the 11 riders that followed, Luiz Francisco De Azevedo came the closest, while Aaron Vale settled for third to round out the podium. “There were super fast riders all in the same second, so it could have gone one way or the other,” commented Roca.
William Antigua was presented the Groom’s Award presented by Ariat for his care and dedication to Classified, alongside Tryon International’s Drew Page.
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Following his win, Classified will get a well-deserved break from competition, while Roca will continue competing his other mounts. “Classified is going to leave next week,” said Roca. “He’s going to have three weeks off and then will probably jump the three star in November in Wellington. I’ll jump other horses here next week.”
As the highest placing female rider in the Grand Prix, Alison Robitaille was awarded the Leading Lady Award presented by Marthaler Jewelers, alongside Tryon International’s Director of Development, Lynn Penny.
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Roca shared that Tryon has become a staple in his show calendar over the years. “I like coming to Tryon; the experience has been very good. I come a few weeks every year, and I was here this past spring and summer. Every time I come I really like it here, and the horses jump very well.”
Riders enjoy the Champagne Toast presented by Biltmore Winery, alongside Courtney Miller.
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RESULTS: $146,000 Coca-Cola Grand Prix CSI 3*
Horse Name, Year Breed Gender (Sire x Sire of Dam)
Rider Name (Country), Owner Name: Fault/Fault/Time
1) Classified, 2014 Irish Sport Horse gelding (Je T’aime Flamenco x Unknown)
Gonzalo Busca Roca (ESP), Liliane Stransky: 0/0/38.65
2) Collin, 2007 Dutch Warmblood gelding (Colandro x Amethist)
Luiz Francisco De Azevedo (BRA), Santa Cecilia Stables LLC: 0/0/38.96
3) Carissimo 25, 2013 Holsteiner gelding (Cascadello x Clinton)
Aaron Vale (USA), Debbie Smith: 0/0/39.17
4) Greya, 2014 Oldenburg mare (Colestus x Contender)
Kent Farrington (USA), Kent Farrington LLC: 0/0/39.37
5) Oakingham Lira, 2013 Anglo European mare (Tornesch 1042 x Del Piero P B)
Alison Robitaille (USA), Alison Firestone LLC: 0/0/40.44
6) Gideon, 2014 Zangersheide gelding (Super Trooper De Ness x Corland)
Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen (USA), Serenity Farm: 0/0/40.74
7) Idol H&H, 2013 Dutch Warmblood gelding (Action-Breaker x Glennridge)
Andrew Welles (USA), Evergreen Stables, LLC & Itasca Group LLC: 0/0/40.81
8) Dotcom D'authuit, 2013 Selle Français mare (Diamant De Semilly x Quidam De Revel)
Natalie Dean (USA), Marigold Sporthorses, LLC: 0/4/38.94
9) Coco Beach, 2012 Holsteiner mare (Casall x San Patrignano Corrado)
Richie Moloney (IRL), Equinimity LLC: 0/4/41.75
10) Dance Du Buisson Z, 2011 Zangersheide mare (Dutch Capitol Z x Favoritas XX)
Caroline Mawhinney (USA), Caroline Mawhinney: 0/4/42.28
11) San Chano, 2009 Oldenburg gelding (Sandro Boy x Chacco-Blue)
Jacqueline Ruyle (USA), Jacqueline Ruyle: 0/8/42.57
12) Casall, 2005 Holsteiner gelding (Casall x Capitol I)
Ali Wolff (USA), Blacklick Bend Farm: 0/EL
For full results from the $146,000 Coca-Cola Grand Prix CSI 3*, click here.
Jordan Lubow and Wisely are Winners of $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by The Farm House
October 20, 2023 - Jordan Lubow (Mobile, AL) and Wisely were the winning combination in Friday afternoon’s $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by The Farm House, scoring 360 points over two rounds to clinch the win. Fabian Herrera (Charlotte, NC) and Accelerator, the 2012 Warmblood gelding (Accelerator x Bazylia), earned reserve honors with 339 points, while third place belonged to Alicia Wilkinson (Charlotte, NC) and Didi Blue, the 2017 Westphalian gelding (Diamant De Semilly x Jung Lady Ship), for their 330-point performance.
Jordan Lubow and Wisely
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Lubow and the 2009 Oldenburg gelding (Casiro I x Hauptstutbuch Fabaletta) received a score of 182 in the first round, giving them the leading edge walking into the handy round. She rode Wisely to a score of 180 in the handy round to confirm her lead. “First of all, the course was absolutely beautiful. I liked that in a big field like that there was nothing related so you could really take your time and show off your horse. My plan for the first round was to just go around and make him look as beautiful as possible and he laid down a really nice trip.”
Fabian Herrera and Accelerator
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Lubow continued, saying, “I had such a big lead going into the handy and the high options were no joke today, so my plan there was to do a some tighter role back to one but do the low option and then also do the role back to the far white vertical and do the low option there as well. I wanted to play it safe, but also show off more of the tighter turns and show his handiness.”
Alicia Wilkinson and Didi Blue
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With her goals set on qualifying for next year’s Derby Finals, Lubow hopes to continue competing with Wisely at the International Derby level. “He’s owned by Valerie Kalderon of Opening Bell Sporthorses and Lisa Williams. I’m so appreciative to have the ride on him. He wasn’t able to do Derby Finals last year, but we’re hoping to get him qualified for next year’s finals.”
Jordan Lubow, Wisely and team in their presentation ceremony.
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For full results from the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by The Farm House, click here.
Young Talent Shines in Developing Jumper Series Championships Presented by Spy Coast Farm
October 21, 2023 - The Developing Jumper Series (DJS) Championship presented by Spy Coast Farm concluded on Saturday in the Tryon Stadium. Competition started on Wednesday in the International Stadium, and continued on Thursday in the Tryon Stadium. Faults from both rounds continued into the final on Saturday, and their times Thursday decided where riders would fall in the order of go. Riders who had been clear in all three rounds jumped-off to decide the final placings.
Aaron Vale and Nimbus RFB
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The 5-Year-Old DJS Championship presented by Spy Coast Farm went to Aaron Vale (Williston, FL) and Redfield Farm’s Nimbus RFB, a 2018 Dutch Warmblood gelding (Kannan x Fiene). The duo placed three clear rounds, as well as a clear jump-off with a fast time of 33.992 seconds. In second place was Conor O’Regan (Upperville, VA) piloting Dynomite Ranch’s 2018 Thoroughbred mare (Emerald x Umbra 34), Sabine DR, who stayed clear throughout the competition with a jump-off time of 35.872 seconds. Rounding out the top three was Riley Delbecq (Duck Key, FL) and Nelson S, a 2018 Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Springtown Show Stable, who also produced all three rounds with a jump-off time of 37.477 seconds.
“He [Nimbus RFB] is a very talented horse,” commented Vale. “I saw him at Devon, and he showed a lot of talent, so I convinced the owners to do a partnership with me. He has all the things you want in a top horse; he’s light and quick, is scopey, and has great technique over the fences. I have very high hopes for him, and I think he’s going to do big things in the future.”
Aaron Vale and Nimbus RFB in their presentation ceremony alongside Lisa Lourie of Spy Coast Farm.
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Vale continued, sharing his thoughts on the Developing Jumper Series Finals and on the importance of developing young horses, saying: “My horse Elusive came up through the series, I bought him as a six year old and he was second in the six-year-old finals and won the seven-year-old finals and he has won over a million dollars in prize money.
“Top horses are almost unbuyable, so for most people the only way to compete and continue competing at the top level is to find young talent and produce it up through the ranks,” he concluded. “It’s amazing that there’s an end of year final here in Tryon where you can set a goal for you and your horse, prepare the horse for three days of competition, and get experience competing in a big ring like the Tryon Stadium.”
For full results from the 5-Year-Old DJS Championship, click here.
Brittni Raflowitz and Moreno E
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Brittni Raflowitz (Palm City, FL) and Jennifer Wentzo’s 2017 Dutch Warmblood gelding, Moreno E (Malibu TN x Viana), were the winners of the 6-Year-Old DJS Championship presented by Spy Coast Farm with three clear rounds and a clear round in the jump off in 38.447 seconds. Aaron Vale (Williston, FL) riding Thinkslikeahorse’s 2017 Oldenburg gelding, Magic Vivantauer PS (Messenger x Vivantaura), finished in second after advancing to the jump-off with a time of 39.957 seconds and three clear rounds. In third was Fernando Cardenas (New Hill, NC) and his 2017 Hanoverian mare, Honora Car (Balou Du Rouet x Ursula Car), with a time of 41.072 seconds.
For full results from the 6-Year-Old DJS Championship, click here.
Amanda Derbyshire and Destine to Be in their presentation ceremony alongside Lisa Lourie of Spy Coast Farm.
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In the 7-Year-Old DJS Championship presented by Spy Coast Farm, Amanda Derbyshire (Wellington, FL) topped the leaderboard with Destine To Be, a 2016 Warmblood gelding (Diamant De Semilly x Sonora) she co-owns with David Blake, after three clear rounds and a speedy jump-off time of 39.142 seconds. Second place was awarded to Aaron Vale (Williston, FL) and Donald Stewart’s Styles, a 2016 Belgian Warmblood gelding (Cornet Obolensky x Ulota Du Roc), who also had three clear rounds and a jump-off time of 39.903 seconds. Brock Clermont (Penngrove, CA) and Clermark Inc.’s 2016 Belgian Warmblood gelding (Vagabond De La Pomme x Carica VT Willebeke Z), Vago Chin Z, finished in third after three clear rounds a jump-off time of 41.198 seconds.
For full results from the 7-Year-Old DJS Championship, click here.
Aaron Vale and Cristo Beech Claim $25,000 Van Winkle Law Firm Sunday Classic Win
October 22, 2023 - To close out the week, the Tryon Stadium welcomed 53 competitors to the ring for the opening round of the $25,000 Van Winkle Law Firm Sunday Classic, with 14 horse-and-rider combinations advancing to the tie-breaker round. Securing the top spot was Aaron Vale (Williston, FL) and Alise Carrico’s 2011 Warmblood gelding (Its The Business x Ragua), Cristo Beech, with a double-clear time of 33.54 seconds. Alexandra Worthington (Wellington, FL) piloted De L’Oiseliere, a 2013 Selle Francais gelding (Kapitol D’Argonne x Miss Flight) owned by Turn A Blind Eye, to a second-place finish with a double-clear time of 34.709 seconds. Rounding out the podium with a clear time of 36.849 seconds was Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen (Wellington, FL) aboard Banner Farms’ Mochito V/D Mishagen, a 2012 Belgian Warmblood gelding (Emerald Van’t Ruytershof x Gitane De La Pomme).
Aaron Vale and Cristo Beach in their presentation ceremony.
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For full results from the $25,000 Van Winkle Law Firm Sunday Classic, click here.
For full results from all divisions at Tryon Fall 5, click here.
The Tryon Fall Series continues through Sunday, October 29th and features Hunter, Jumper, and Equitation competition. Learn more about horse show details and Saturday Night Lights presented by Tryon Horse & Home at www.Tryon.com/allevents.
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