Hector Florentino Roca and ABC Quantum Cruise Go Back-to-Back with Welcome Stake and Grand Prix Wins

Caroline Mawhinney and Dolitaire Chavannaise Dominate $6,000 Power & Speed Stake CSI 2*

David Cameron and Alan 111 Z Zip to $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 2* Victory

May 30, 2022 – Tryon Spring 4 competition at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC) concluded Sunday with the $25,000 Tryon Resort Sunday Classic, with Sarah Hubbard (Cornwall, CT) stopping the jump-off timers in 37.828 seconds for the win with Latino van de Looise Heide. Savannah Hemby (Flower Mound, TX) claimed reserve aboard Juju VDM, clearing the short course in 38.089 seconds with the 2009 Belgian Warmblood mare (Toulon x For Pleasure) owned by Todd Minikus, LTD, while third place went to Santiago Lambre (Wellington, FL) and his own Dingeman, the 2008 Dutch Warmblood gelding (Nintender x Darnels) owned by Aurora Rangel De Alba, after their 38.933 second performance in the jump off.

Sarah Hubbard and Latino van de Looise Heide

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Hubbard and her partner of nearly five years, the 2011 Belgian Warmblood gelding (Cantos x Quadrillos) owned by Hubbard Horses, LLC, have claimed a string of victories this season at TIEC.

“This is our third week here and he won the $25,000 [Tryon Resort Jumper Classic] the first week, then was third in the $30,000 [Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club Grand Prix]. I’m really happy with him! He always tries his hardest,” said Hubbard.

Savannah Hemby and Juju VDM

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The pair rose from a field of 14 trips that challenged the course designed by Anthony D’Ambrosio (Red Hook, NY).

“[The course] rode nice! For me, I usually have to gallop a little down the lines, but he was really open and everything rode very nice. It was a good course,” shared Hubbard.

Santiago Lambre and Dingeman

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Hubbard had confidence in her partner’s natural speed when it was time for the jump off.  

“He’s naturally super quick, and the turning is harder for me, so I tried to let him gallop across the long distances and hope to turn as tight as I could. There was really only one number, the six, so I just tried to make sure I got that then everywhere else used his natural speed,” Hubbard added.

Sarah Hubbard and Latino van de Looise Heide in their presentation ceremony with TIEC Director of Equestrian Operations Molly Oakman.

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Hubbard is off to a great start at TIEC and plans to return for her chance at more victories.

“I love it here. Everything is really nice and I think I’ll be back later this summer.”

For full results from the $25,000 Sunday Classic, click here. 

Hector Florentino Roca and ABC Quantum Cruise Go Back-to-Back with Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake and Grand Prix Wins

May 26, 2022 – Hector Florentino Roca (DOM) and ABC Quantum Cruise claimed their first FEI win of the week on Thursday, topping the $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake CSI 2* in Tryon Stadium after finishing the jump-off in 40.71 seconds over the Anthony D’Ambrosio (USA) course design. Kristen VanderVeen (USA) and Bull Run’s Jireh, the 2014 Holsteiner gelding (Uriko x Colman) owned by Bull Run Jumpers, Inc., stopped the short course timers in 42.16 seconds to take home reserve, while third place went to Gwyneth Babington (USA) aboard Flinstering, the 2010 Dutch Warmblood gelding (Otangelo x Ekstein) owned by Ernst Hofschröer, and their time of 42.68 seconds. 

Hector Florentino Roca (DOM) and ABC Quantum Cruise

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Florentino Roca and the 2009 Irish Sport Horse gelding (Obos Quality x Cruising) owned by Ronnie Beard and Wyndmont also took the win in the Tryon Spring 4 Grand Prix and is thrilled with how his season at TIEC is going.

“This is called ‘back-to-back’! It doesn’t get better than that. I have clients coming next week and I’m hoping that they have good results, too. That’s very important to me and I’m really looking forward to that. I’m very excited for the next two weeks here. I don’t want to be greedy, but I hope they go as well as they have been,” said Florentino Roca. 

Hector Florentino Roca (DOM) and ABC Quantum Cruise in their presentation ceremony with TIEC Director of Equestrian Operations Molly Oakman.

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For full results from the $37,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake, click here.  

Caroline Mawhinney and Dolitaire Chavannaise Dominate $6,000 Power & Speed Stake CSI 2*

May 24, 2022 – At just 15 years old, Caroline Mawhinney (USA) conquered the first FEI class of the season at TIEC by winning the $6,000 Power & Speed Stake CSI 2*, clearing the speed phase in a time of 37.02 seconds aboard Dolitaire Chavannaise. In reserve, Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN) and Coralina LS La Silla, the 2013 Mexican Sport Horse mare owned by Leeann Ablin, stopped the timer in 37.55 seconds. Daniel Bedoya (BOL) and Quimi Del Maset, Monica Hanks’ 2014 Spanish Sport Horse gelding (Quasimodo Z x Indret Del Masset), claimed third place with a time of 38.69 seconds. 

Caroline Mawhinney and Dolitaire Chavannaise

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Since Mawhinney was not entering her 2009 Belgian Sport Horse mare (Cicero Z van Paemel x Voltaire) in the Saturday grand prix, she used this class to challenge her partner. 

“It was really good, actually. I think most people were using it as a warm up, but she’s not jumping in the grand prix on Saturday, so I was able to go a bit quick and she’s good at that. So, I just went inside the vertical, and then inside after jump number 11. But, she’s amazing,” Hubbard explained. 

Hubbard had a solid plan for tackling the course set by Anthony D’Ambrosio (Red Hook, NY).

“She’s pretty careful herself, so I just tried to set her up through the course and ride it the best I can. I made sure that I got down that second five because it was a bit forward to a double, and then tried to hold off the vertical and leg her out of the oxer,” she added. 

Hubbard gave thanks to her entire team, who are all enjoying their stay at TIEC.

“Thanks to my groom Elena, and my Trainer, Jess, and how amazing Dolitaire is; I’m leasing her for the year, and she’s amazing. [TIEC is] a beautiful show. All the horses love it, and it’s just really nice for them. The restaurants are nice for the people. I always enjoy coming here.”

Caroline Mawhinney and Dolitaire Chavannaise in their presentation ceremony.

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For full results from the $6,000 Power & Speed Stake CSI 2*, click here. 

David Cameron and Alan 111 Z Zip to $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 2* Victory

May 27, 2022 – David Cameron (AUS) and Alan 111 Z were the speediest duo in Tryon Stadium Friday, stopping the timers over the Anthony D’Ambrosio (USA) course in 66.09 seconds with the 2011 Zangersheide gelding (Arko III x Kannan) owned by Graham and Linda Huddy. Colin Syquia (PHI) and Fiper, the 2011 Belgian Sport Horse gelding (Viper van Huiz Ruisdael x Concorde) owned by Eurasia Inc. and Sandra O’Donnell, scored the reserve ribbon on a time of 66.71, as the only other rider to maneuver the track fault-free. In third, Blythe Karolyi (USA) scored a total of four faults in a time of 71.05 with Quabra Z, the 2013 Zangersheide stallion (Quabri de l’Isle x Champion) owned by Sloan Hopson. 

David Cameron and Alan 111 Z

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For full results from the $6,000 Speed Stake CSI 2*, click here. 

For full division results from Tryon Spring 4, click here. 

The Tryon Spring Series continues with two more weeks of Hunter, Jumper (national and international) and Equitation competition at TIEC, followed by the six-week Tryon Summer Series. Learn more at Tryon.com/compete. Competition is free and open to the public to attend, with more information about horse shows and events available at Tryon.com/allevents. 

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