Indoor Schooling Days Weekends Announced for February 24-March 12

For Immediate Release

Mill Spring, NC – February 8, 2022 – The Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC) Winter Indoor Series offers unrated Hunter/Jumper competition and schooling for educational and weather-friendly opportunities for horses and riders alike in the Indoor Complex at TIEC. This relaxed environment, limited to a maximum of 180 horses per week, allows for small classes and a positive training experience for young horses, riders competing at a new level for 2022, and more.

Tryon Winter Indoor 3 competition, hosted February 3-6, featured four days of competition with a highlight $1,500 2’9” Hunter Derby, which was championed by Amelia Turner (Greenville, SC) aboard her own Fantastic after they collected 160 points after two rounds. Gisele Beardsley (Tryon, NC) O’Grady piloted Virginia Barnette’s Januar to reserve, scoring 159 points in total, while Ashley Conkle (Wellford, SC) and Return to Me collected third place honors for Issabella Malherbe on a two-round total of 157 points.

Amelia Turner and Fantastic
©Molly Oakman

Turner and the twelve year-old gelding have been partnered together for two years. “He’s taken me from the 2’6 to the 3’3 and has taught me so much,” she said. The duo competed across all disciplines throughout the weekend, shining in the Derby.

“The first round of the derby rode smoothly,” she reported. “The course had a perfect level of difficulty that tested both the rider and horse, but was not too hard.”

“The first thing that stood out to me from the handy round was the turn from jump five to the trot jump,” Turner reflected. “I knew that my horse would turn well and used it to my advantage to take the inside turn. It played out well and helped me set up my horse for the trot jump.”

“The show was well organized and it was a great first experience in the indoor arena,” Turner concluded about her show experience. “My favorite thing about Tryon is having an online schedule that is regularly updated. It helps a lot with planning!”

Photos:

Photos from the Tryon Winter Indoor Series were photographed by the in-house photography team.  Competitors for Tryon Winter Indoor 4 can request photos at www.Tryon.com/photos.

Photos from the Tryon Winter Indoor Series can be found and purchased at www.TryonResort.pixieset.com

Results:

Click here for results from Tryon Winter Indoor 3.

Indoor Schooling Days Weekends Announced for February 24-March 12

Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) welcomes riders of all skill levels to enjoy Schooling Days at TIEC, beginning February 24th and continuing weekends through March 12th. Riders will have the opportunity to train in the main arena of the Indoor Complex over a combination of Hunter/Jumper fences from 9am to 4pm each day of the series. The course will be changed daily, and flatting areas will be available.

Perfect for barn outings, team practices or anyone wanting to gain experience in a new, safe environment, Schooling Days at TIEC is open to the public and is also a great way to prepare for the upcoming 2022 show season.

Dates:

February 24th-25th, 9am-4pm
March 3rd-5th, 9am-4pm
March 10th-12th, 9am-4pm

Advance registration is required and more information is available at www.Tryon.com/schooling.