Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort

11/16/2024

Start and finish your holiday shopping with a visit to the Christmas Market at Tryon International! Hosted Friday-Sunday, Nov 29-Dec 1 as part of our Thanksgiving Weekend celebrations, explore a wide variety of local pop-up vendors open from 11am-5pm in the Legends Plaza. 🛍🎄
If you’re interested in vendor opportunities at the Christmas Market, head to Tryon.com and select “Vendor” under the “Inquiries” tab!

11/15/2024

Let’s take it 🔙 to Tryon Fall Dressage 3 presented by and ! ✨ We loved watching these Dressage competitors shine in the Indoor Arena and are already counting down to their return for the 2025 competition season. 🤩
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11/14/2024

That’s a wrap for Tryon Fall Finale 2, our last week of the 2024 Tryon Fall Series presented by Coca-Cola! 🍂 Congratulations to Brittni Raflowitz who rode Semilly F to the win in the $15,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Grand Prix. 👏 On Saturday, we saw Aida Sanchez and Liberator WS jump to the tricolor in the $1,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby presented by AP Hassinger, as well as a win from Ricardo Villa and Curioso Van Maarle Z in Friday’s $5,000 ProElite Feed Welcome Stake! 💫 Click below to learn more and view additional results. 👇

Winning the final $15,000 Buckley Fence Sunday Grand Prix of the Tryon Fall Series presented by Coca-Cola , Brittni Raflowitz (Palm City, FL) rode Semilly F (Copyright C x Brisa De Ibio), the 2011 Spanish Sport Horse mare owned Ashlee Bond Show Jumping to a double clear effort and a jump off

11/11/2024

Happy Veterans Day! Thank you, veterans, for your courage, bravery and sacrifice. In honor of the holiday, check out some photos from the 4th Annual Honor and Remember Veterans Day Golf Tournament at The Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club at Tryon Resort. All tournament proceeds directly benefitted Rutherford county veterans. Thank you to all who joined us! ⛳️🇺🇸

11/10/2024

We have a few spaces available at WNC Main Street and Tryon Upstairs Artspace Studios! 🛍️ If you are a retailer or artist who was displaced due to Hurricane Helene, we’d love to invite you to set up shop with us at Tryon International. For more information, please visit Tryon.com and select “Vendor” under the “Inquiries” tab.

11/07/2024

Let’s jump into Tryon Fall Finale 2, our final week of the 2024 Tryon Fall Series presented by ! 🍂 In addition to the action, the Young Horse Show Finals are underway in the Indoor Complex through Friday. 🐴 Check out the highlight class schedule below!
🎥* Indicates live streaming at Tryon.com/Streaming

🐴 Friday, November 8
8:45am: $5,000 Welcome Stake in Tryon Stadium
6:30pm: $3,000 Tequestrian Farms Jumping Derby in the Indoor Arena 🎥

🐴 Saturday, November 9
8am: $1,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby presented by in Ring 4

🐴 Sunday, November 10
10am: $15,000 Sunday Grand Prix in Tryon Stadium

All competition is free to watch, so come on out and enjoy the show! 🥳

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11/07/2024

Join us for Thanksgiving weekend to kick off the holiday season at Tryon International! 🤩 Presented by , Winterfest will return to Tryon International with all of the fan-favorite fun PLUS new attractions and experiences. ✨ Get ready for:

✨ DRONE SHOWS
Friday & Saturday, 9pm
Watch as hundreds of drones fly over the Tryon Stadium, soaring in sync to bring stunning visuals!

🛍️ CHRISTMAS MARKET
Friday-Sunday, 11am-5pm
Shop a wide variety of local pop-up vendors in the Legends Plaza!

🏃 WINTERFEST FUN RUN
Friday, 5-6:30pm
Enjoy a family walk or run through the Drive-Through Light Show powered by !

🌲 CHRISTMAS TREE FARM
Friday-Sunday, 9am-10pm
D&B Farms of Sparta, NC is bringing the classic WNC Christmas Tree Farm experience to Tryon International!

🚘 DRIVE-THROUGH LIGHT SHOW
Every night, 6-11pm
Powered by , this fan-favorite holiday tradition is one you don’t want to miss!

✨ WINTERFEST VILLAGE
Friday-Sunday, 5-10pm
Catch up with Santa, explore Whoville, jump in festive bounce houses, and more!

⛸️ ICE SKATING RINK
Friday-Sunday, 11am-10pm
Whether you’re an effortless glider or new to skating, the Ice Skating Rink offers fun for all!

🎅 BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Saturday, 9am-1pm
Enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet and catch up with Santa in The Ridge! Reservations required in advance.

Learn more and plan your visit at Tryon.com/Winterfest! ❄️

11/04/2024

Congrats to .eq, the winner of the USHJA 2’6” Open Hunter Derby! Natalie rode Heartthrob to a total score of 156 to secure the win. 💫 Shanthi Ramesh followed in second aboard Fresco, with Kim Barklow and Der Solotanzer capturing third! 👏
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11/04/2024

The $5,000 Welcome Stake was captured by Gracie Allen and Hadj Des Fontanes! ✨ Grace Debney and Jesprit H.S earned the red ribbon, while and Princess Van ‘T Heike rounded out the top three. 🥳
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10/31/2024

Let’s jump into Tryon Fall Finale 1! 🍂 Part of the 2024 Tryon Fall Series presented by , come on out to watch the Hunter/Jumper competition Thursday through Sunday. Check out the highlight classes below! ⬇️

🐴 Friday, November 1st
10am (tentative): $5,000 Welcome Stake in Tryon Stadium

🐴 Saturday, November 2nd
8am: 2’6” Open Hunter Derby

🐴 Sunday, November 3rd
12pm (tentative): $15,000 Sunday Grand Prix

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10/28/2024

🇺🇸 secured top honors in Saturday’s $70,000 Grand Prix CSI 2*! 👏 Riding Dylano Van de Heide Z, the pair dashed through the jump-off timers in a quick 34.44 seconds to claim the win. Andres Julio Soto Peña 🇩🇴 followed in second aboard Optimus Blue, while Elizabeth Bates 🇨🇦 and Heartbeat W completed the winner’s podium! Being the highest placing female athlete in the Grand Prix, Elizabeth also received the Leading Lady Award presented by . ✨
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10/27/2024

The $5,000 National Hunter Derby presented by was captured by Jacqueline McQueen! 💫 Jacqueline and Caspars Adel put on two beautiful performances, landing on a total score of 184 to claim the win. 👏 Joy Janouskovec followed in second aboard Robin (173) AND third with Brick City (172.5)! 🥳
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10/26/2024

Our last Saturday Night Lights featuring Halloween at Tryon has been a BLAST so far! 🤩 The fun continues with the $70,000 Grand Prix CSI 2*. 🥳 Can’t join us tonight? Tune into the live stream at Tryon.com/Streaming!

10/25/2024

WNC Main Street opens TOMORROW! Shop your favorite WNC businesses from Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, Hendersonville, Asheville, and more, temporarily located in the International Pavilion while recovery and rebuilding efforts continue. Support small businesses this holiday season at Tryon International!

HOURS:
Saturday, October 26-November 25
Thursdays-Sundays 10am-5pm
November 29-30: 10am-9pm
December 1: 12-5pm

WINTERFEST HOURS:
Starting December 5
Thursdays & Fridays: 4-9pm
Saturdays: 9am-9pm
Sundays: 12-5pm

Learn more at Tryon.com/shopping!

10/24/2024

The Tryon Fall Series presented by continues with Tryon Fall Finale 1 (November 1st-3rd) and Tryon Fall Finale 2 (November 8th-10th)! 🍂 Check out some of the highlight classes:

TRYON FALL FINALE 1:
🌟 $5,000 Welcome Stake
🌟 2’6” Open Hunter Derby presented by
🌟 $15,000 Sunday Grand Prix

TRYON FALL FINALE 2:
🌟 $5,000 Welcome Stake
🌟 $1,500 National Hunter Derby presented by
🌟 $15,000 Fence Sunday Grand Prix

Head to Tryon.com to view the prize list make your show plans with us! 🐴
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10/24/2024

Don’t miss Halloween at Tryon and our last Saturday Night Lights of the year this Saturday, October 26th! Check out the fun below. ⬇️

🕓 Trick & Trunk-or-Treating:
4-7pm in the Legends Plaza parking lot, NEW WNC Main Street, along vendor row, and more with maps to all treat spots!

👻 Costume Contests:
Starts at 5:30pm and emceed by WTZQ's Mark Warwick. Prizes for top three kid, adult and dog participants!

🛍 Vendor Shopping:
Discover the NEW WNC Main Street, stroll Vendor Row, shop The Imperial Mercantile and more from 10am-8pm!

🎉 SNL Free Family Fun:
Pony rides, face painting, live music, and more from 5-7pm!

🏇 Show Jumping:
Watch the $70,000 Coca-Cola Grand Prix CSI 2* at 7pm in Tryon Stadium!

✨ Drone Show presented by Site Development LLC:
Catch the stunning Halloween-themed Drone Show around 9:30pm after the awards ceremony!

🚗 Parking is $10/car after 4pm. A portion of proceeds benefits PACJam. FREE Parking for cars with children in costumes!

Learn more at Tryon.com/AllEvents. 🥳✨

10/23/2024

“It is super nice of Equiline. I can't thank them enough for their sponsorship, and for giving back to the Hunters.”

Liza Boyd won both first AND second in Friday’s $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by EQUILINE America! 👏 The win also clinched a series title for Liza, adding to her well established first place position on the USHJA International Hunter Derby Rider Bonus leaderboard and securing her the grand prize of an Equiline E5 Saddle. 🤩 Finishing the series with 430 points, Liza was announced as the overall winner, with Fabian Herrera (Charlotte, NC) in second place with 290 points. As runner up, Herrera was awarded an Equiline Scott Stewart Signature Bridle. 🥳 Click below to learn more!

Liza Towell Boyd (Camden, SC) and Crooner Brimbelles Z (Windows VH Costersveld x Rare des Brimbelles Z) claimed top honors in Friday’s $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Equiline , scoring 366 points over two rounds. Boyd also piloted Ondine D’Orleans (Vigo D'arsouilles x Coco

10/22/2024

The former majority owners of Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, Mark Bellissimo, Marsha Dammerman, Lisa Lourie, and Roger Smith (“the Partners”), formed a new entity called WI FL Acquisition, LLC (“the Company”) to acquire Wellington International. The Company announced today that it signed a binding agreement to acquire Wellington International from Global Equestrian Group (“GEG”). Effective upon close of the transaction, Murray S. Kessler will lead Wellington International as Chief Executive Officer.

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WELLINGTON, Fla. - Oct. 22, 2024 - The former majority owners of Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, Mark Bellissimo, Marsha Dammerman, Lisa Lourie, and Roger Smith (“the Partners”), formed a new entity called WI FL Acquisition, LLC (“the Company”) to acquire Wellington International...