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Wilton Porter & Lupina Colada. Photo © Cassidy Klein Wilton Porter (USA) entered the class at Wellington International with three mounts and found his winning partner in Lupina Colada, owned by Sleepy P Ranch BV. Their efficient track in the jump-off delivered both speed and precision, crossing the timers in 39.233 seconds. With tight turns …
Jennifer Alfano and Ivy League ©Madison Coleman for Natalie Suto Photography October 3, 2025 – Mill Spring, NC – Week three of the Tryon Fall Series presented by Coca-Cola saw no shortage of talent in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, with Hunter teams taking over the International Stadium Friday evening. As the final horse-and-rider …
Mill Spring, NC – October 3, 2025 – One year after Hurricane Helene, we at Tryon International reflect on one of the most devastating events to affect the Carolinas, especially our beautiful home of Western North Carolina. This past Saturday, Tryon International’s Saturday Night Lights paid tribute to North Carolina’s first responders and our local …
Jad Dana and Itchcock Des Dames ©Paris Lockhart for Natalie Suto Photography Mill Spring, NC – October 2, 2025 – Starting off the third week of the Tryon Fall Series presented by Coca-Cola with a bang, Jad Dana (LEB) saw his second FEI win in two days, claiming Thursday’s $32,000 LeMieux Welcome Stake CSI 2*. …
Photo: Corinne Sweeney and Chaccossini The Culpeper Finals, held September 24-28, 2025, wrapped up the 2025 HITS Culpeper Show Series at the Commonwealth Horse Park with a week of thrilling competition and season-ending celebrations. The atmosphere was electric as riders, trainers, and spectators gathered to witness some of the year’s most competitive show jumping and …
Alexandra Vanderrest-Hayes & Eclair De L’Isle. Photo © Cassidy Klein The highlight of the week at Wellington International came with the $10,000 ProElite Memorial Grand Prix, where a strong field of riders took to the ring eager to tackle a challenging track and contend for top honors. With $10,000 in prize money on the line, …
Theresa Tolar and Eagle Rare K Z ©Chelsey Somohano for Natalie Suto Photography Mill Spring, NC – September 26, 2025 – It was a clean sweep for local rider Theresa Tolar (Forest City, NC) during the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby. There were ten trips to complete the Seth Clayton (Lakeville, MN) course, and Tolar …
Photo: Daniel L and Vanessa Creech-Terauds September 5, 2025 – It has been a successful summer for the Leatherdale Farms horses in training with Canadian Grand Prix riders, Diane Creech and Vanessa Creech-Terauds. Julius, an 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Lousie Leatherdale, claimed an Intermediaire II Championship title during the 2025 Caledon Dressage at …
Cormac Hanley & For Dad in the $10,000 IDA Development Grand Prix © Grace Klement The ESP Florida State Fall Horse Show took place this weekend at the Equestrian Village in Wellington, Florida, offering an action-packed weekend of equestrian events and landmark performances. From Thursday to Sunday, the show highlighted numerous championship rides and featured …
Ricardo Alberto Villa and Curioso Van Maarle Z ©Laci Matthews for Natalie Suto Photography Mill Spring, NC – September 20, 2025 – The first Saturday Night Lights presented by Skyla Credit Union of the 2025 Tryon Fall Series presented by Coca-Cola was full of excitement and beautiful weather. Taking on the Jasen Shelley course were …