Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International) hosted Tryon Summer Dressage 1 & 2 CPEDI 3* Thursday-Sunday at the venue alongside bustling Hunter/Jumper competition and entertainment events. For Para Dressage competitors there was a singular focus to the weekend: Paralympic Qualifiers. 

Continuing to capitalize on multiple wins and top placings in Tryon Stadium, Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) saw the top of the podium in the $120,000 Two Trees Distilling Co. Grand Prix CSI 3* to close out the The Tryon Spring Series presented by Stuller Power Solutions. Teaming up with her own Cornwall BH (Con Air x Cambridge 8), Derbyshire conquered the Oscar Soberon (USA) course in 37.74 seconds. Just behind the winning pair, marking a time of 38.16 seconds, was Kristen VanderVeen and Bull Run’s Hesed (Christian 25 x Lord Z), the 2014 Oldenburg gelding owned by Bull Run Jumpers Inc. Finishing out the top three with 38.31 seconds on the clock was Capt. Brian Cournane (USA) and his own Armik (Armitage 2 x Justinian XX), the 2009 Oldenburg gelding.

Under the lights in Tryon Stadium at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International), Tryon Spring 6/Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Charity 1 Horse Show highlighted the Hunters Friday night with the $20,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Equiline. The class capped a day full of four hunter derby classes at the venue, and was topped by Liza Boyd (USA) aboard Crooner Brimbelles Z, scoring 375 over two rounds of competition. Gigi Phillips (USA) and Thunderbird, her own 2014 Westphalian gelding (Cornet Session x Thousend Dollar), scored 366 points over the Dean Rheinheimer (USA) track to claim the reserve title. In third on a score of 363.5 points, Jennifer Bliss (USA) piloted the 2005 Dutch Warmblood gelding (Tangelo van de Zuutheve x Nicolette V) owned by Harris Hill Farm LLC, Poker Face, to the yellow rosette.

Samuel Parot (CHI) and his own David Guetta (Zento x Vigaro) were victors in the $32,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 3*, stopping the jump off timers in 29.87 seconds for the win. Jad Dana (LBN) rode Caro W (Castelan II x Aragorn), the 2012 Holsteiner gelding owned by Peter Howard & Laure Sudreau, to reserve honors on a time of 30.03 seconds, while third place went to Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) and Otto BH (Norton D’ Eole x Toulon), the 2012 Zangersheide stallion, for their 30.14 second-performance.

Conquering the Ivan Tagle (ARG)-designed track to best a field of 32 competitors, Michael Murphy (USA) piloted Kaida CM to win Saturday night’s $120,000 St. Luke’s Hospital Grand Prix CSI 3* in Tryon Stadium. One of three double clears, Murphy and Kaida CM (Kennan x Indoctro) clinched first with a 37.27 second jump off time. Riding her own Cornwall BH (Unknown x Cambridge 8), the 2008 Holsteiner gelding, Amanda Derbyshire (GBR) put 39.24 seconds on the clock to claim reserve honors. Recording 44.02 seconds to round out the top three was Catherine Tyree Flores (USA) aboard her own Pikeur Lareen (Los Angeles x Cornet Obolensky), the 2015 Westphalian mare.

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.

Achieving great things requires a dedicated team. Tryon International and its affiliated brands have an average of 250 full-time employees, expanding to over 500 staff during peak seasons. Each month, we will highlight some employees who are celebrating five years or more with Tryon International, recognizing their outstanding contributions. Here are (just a few!) of our May anniversary team members.

Tryon Spring 4 competition marked the first FEI competition of the season at Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (Tryon International), highlighted by the $62,000 Earl Scruggs Music Festival Grand Prix CSI 2*. Paul O’Shea (IRL) and Hellcat claimed the win in a time of 33.94 seconds in an exciting jump off competition under the lights in Tryon Stadium. Richie Moloney (IRL) and Skelwith Diamond Lady, the 2014 Anglo European mare (Kalaska de Semilly x Balou du Rouet) owned by Equinimity LLC, received second place honors for their 34.7-second performance, while third place went to Marilyn Little (USA) and La Contessa, the 2015 Mecklenburg mare (License x Cornet’s Prinz) owned by the Palm Beach Show Jumping Group, after stopping the clock at 35.01 seconds. 

the 2024 Yanmar America Eventing Series at Tryon International kicked off with the Tryon International Three-Day Event May 8-12, featuring competition at the international levels CCI 1* through CCI 4*-L. A record 200 entries converged at the Tryon International venue, contesting the White Oak Cross-Country course with designs by Helen West, Beth Perkins, andJeff Kibbe as well as Show Jumping course designs by Bernardo Cabral.

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.

 Yanmar America is thrilled to announce its sponsorship of Tryon International for the 2024 Eventing season, beginning with the Tryon International Three-Day Event presented by Yanmar, May 8-12 in Mill Spring, NC. This prestigious event highlights top-notch equestrian talent across various levels of competition, including CCI 1* -S, CCI 2*-S, CCI 3*-S, CCI 4*-S, CCI 2*-L, CCI 3*-L, and CCI 4*-L. As the Official Sponsor of Tryon International, Yanmar’s support underscores its commitment to the equestrian community and the International Federation of Equestrian Sports’ (FEI) 2024 calendar. 

Tryon Spring Dressage 2 was action-packed amid an already-packed showgrounds, bringing the spotlight to Dressage competition alongside Hunter/Jumper competitions and intercollegiate Equitation and Reining for IHSA Nationals. ‘S’ judges Beverly Rogers and Judy Downer were in the boxes from sunrise to sunset on Saturday and Sunday, judging classes of all levels from Introductory to FEI. 

In conjunction with the first edition of the season of Saturday Night Lights presented by Stuller Power Solutions at Tryon International, Jimmy Torano (Wellington, FL) and Kochio Z (Kannan x Datura Z) dashed to first to win the $75,000 Tryon Grand Prix. The only double clear of the night, Torano and the 2014 Zangersheide gelding took on Manuel Esparza’s track to mark a jump off time of 41.72 seconds. Continuing a successful week aboard her own Otto BH (Norton D'eole x D-armel Van't Kamerveld) to take second in the Grand Prix was Amanda Derbyshire (Wellington, FL). Derbyshire and the 2012 Zangersheide stallion incurred one jumping fault with a time of 39.10 seconds. Completing the top three was Luke Jensen (Denton, TX) and ABC Quantum Cruise (O.B.O.S Quality OO4 x Ardnehue Diamond Cruiser), the 2009 Irish Sport Horse. Jensen and the gelding owned by Wyndmont Inc. incurred eight jumping faults and finished with a time of 42.43 seconds.

The Tryon Spring Series presented by Main Street Insurance kicked off this week with Tryon Spring 1, hosted April 30-May 5. Coming off their reserve honors in Wednesday’s Open Jumper Classic, Amanda Derbyshire (Wellington, FL) and Otto BH (Norton D'eole x D-armel Van't Kamerveld) capitalized on their success to win Thursday’s $30,000 ProElite Welcome Stake.

Tryon International kicked off their spring in the sandbox with the first national dressage show of the season, Tryon Spring Dressage 1. Two arenas remained in full throttle from Friday to Sunday (April 19-21), all levels judged by four star judges Kristi Wysocki and Agnes Billington. Classes ranging from Grand Prix to FEI and national freestyles, and even a Pas de Deux, made for an exciting weekend for riders and spectators.

After an action-packed weekend of competitors vying for the top spot at the Katydid CDE (Combined Driving Event) at Tryon International, Raymond Helmuth (Cambridge, IA) and his own Kendro (Globetrotter x Genderose) were crowned champions of the 3* Single Horse division and earned the USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Single Horses. Placing first across the board in all three phases, Helmuth and Kendro finished out the weekend with 128.35 points. Leslie Berndl (Lexington, KY) and Impressive (First Class x Olizandra), her 2013 Dutch Warmblood gelding, claimed second in the group with 150.31 points. Collecting 158.36 points to take third was Jennifer Thompson (Lodi, WI) and Lexus (Grote Wonder x Werina), her 2016 Dutch Harness Horse gelding.

It takes a Team to do incredible things. Tryon International and its brands employ an average of 250 full-time employees and more than 500 staff at peak seasons. Each month, we’ll be featuring some employees celebrating five years or more at Tryon International and celebrating the great work they do every day. Meet (just a few!) April anniversary team members below.

Tryon Cares presented by iHeart Media, the community outreach initiative of Tryon International, in partnership with valued sponsors Pavillon, CooperRiis, and St. Luke’s Hospital Mental Health and Wellness, is proud to present Mental Health Awareness Month presented by Pavillon, with programming throughout the month of May at the venue. All events are open to the public and showcase the importance of taking care of mental health and wellbeing alongside physical health.

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.

Finding victory once again with her talented team of horses, Morgan Ashby (Ocala, FL) closed out Tryon International’s Welcome Series with a win in Sunday’s $20,000 Grand Prix. This time, Ashby was paired with her own Dutchess Carola (Contados x Korsika II). Ashby and her mare ended the day double clear, completing the jump off with 36.54 seconds on the clock. Following Ashby in second was Doug Payne (Rougemont, NC) and Issy Kelly’s 2013 warmblood gelding, Chaccolate RFB (Chacco Blue x Wolrusa). Regulars at Tryon International, Payne and Chaccolate RFB secured 37.55 seconds in the jump off. Capping off the top three with a time of 36.63, incurring four jumping faults, was Sophia Segesman (Aiken, SC), and Georgy Maskrey-Segesman’s Quitana 11 (Quick Star x Gina XII), the 2006 Holsteiner mare.