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Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Equestrian Tournament
Sep
25
to Sep 26
Equestrian Events, Equestrian Events | Western & Other Disciplines, Equestrian Events | Dressage

Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) Equestrian Tournament

This competition returns to Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring in 2026! Special Olympics North Carolina athletes compete in showmanship, dressage, western riding, gymkhana races, equitation and working trails each fall at the Equestrian Tournament.

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Divertimentos & Dressage
Oct
8
Equestrian Events | Dressage, Music & Entertainment, Festivals & Special Events, Equestrian Events

Divertimentos & Dressage

Brooke USA's Divertimentos & Dressage returns to Tryon International Equestrian Center on Thursday, October 8, for an unforgettable evening celebrating the beauty of the horse while raising critical funds to improve the lives of working horses, donkeys, and mules around the world.

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Magnolia in the Mountains Sport Horse Classic
May
28
to Jun 1
Equestrian Events, Equestrian Events | Hunter/Jumper, Equestrian Events | Arabian, Equestrian Events | Dressage

Magnolia in the Mountains Sport Horse Classic

Formerly named the Palmetto Sport Horse Classic, the Magnolia in the Mountains Sport Horse Classic returns to TIEC this summer, featuring Arabian & Half-Arabian, Andalusian/Lusitano and Friesian Sport Horse and Dressage competitions. Free and open to the public!

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Young Horse Show Finals presented by Spy Coast Farm
Nov
5
to Nov 9
Equestrian Events, Equestrian Events | Hunter/Jumper, Equestrian Events | Dressage, Equestrian Events | Eventing

Young Horse Show Finals presented by Spy Coast Farm

The Young Horse Show Finals presented by Spy Coast Farm is hosted at TIEC November 5-9. The Young Horse Show Series and Finals provides a safe and educational environment for young horses from yearlings to seven years old – across Hunters, Jumping, Dressage and Eventing disciplines – to learn and grow, receive evaluation and receive exposure to potential buyers. Competition takes place in hand, at liberty and through the jump chute, under saddle and over fences as appropriate.

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Magnolia in the Mountains Sport Horse Classic
May
30
to Jun 2
Equestrian Events, Equestrian Events | Hunter/Jumper, Equestrian Events | Arabian, Equestrian Events | Dressage

Magnolia in the Mountains Sport Horse Classic

Formerly named the Palmetto Sport Horse Classic, the Magnolia in the Mountains Sport Horse Classic returns to TIEC this summer, featuring Arabian & Half-Arabian, Andalusian/Lusitano and Friesian Sport Horse and Dressage competitions. Free and open to the public!

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Young Horse Show Finals presented by Spy Coast Farm
Nov
7
to Nov 11
Equestrian Events, Equestrian Events | Hunter/Jumper, Equestrian Events | Dressage, Equestrian Events | Eventing

Young Horse Show Finals presented by Spy Coast Farm

The Young Horse Show Finals presented by Spy Coast Farm is hosted at TIEC November 8-11, 2023. The Young Horse Show Series and Finals provides a safe and educational environment for young horses from yearlings to seven years old – across Hunters, Jumping, Dressage and Eventing disciplines – to learn and grow, receive evaluation and receive exposure to potential buyers. Competition takes place in hand, at liberty and through the jump chute, under saddle and over fences as appropriate.

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4th Annual Divertimentos & Dressage
Oct
19
Equestrian Events | Dressage, Music & Entertainment, Festivals & Special Events

4th Annual Divertimentos & Dressage

Brooke USA’s 4th Annual Divertimentos & Dressage returns to the Tryon International Equestrian Center on Thursday, October 19th. The signature event is sure to delight guests once again with a live symphony orchestra playing classical pieces to the choreographed movements of extraordinarily gifted dressage riders and their Grand Prix horses.

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USPC Championships East
Jul
26
to Jul 30
Equestrian Events, Equestrian Events | Hunter/Jumper, Equestrian Events | Dressage, Equestrian Events | Eventing, Equestrian Events | Western & Other Disciplines

USPC Championships East

Each year, Pony Club offers Championship competitions in 10 disciplines: Dressage, Eventing, Show Jumping, Mounted Games, Polocrosse, Tetrathlon, Quiz (non-riding, knowledge-based competition), Western Dressage, and the Open Trail and Open Gymkhana competitions. Championships generally follow the same format as a standard rally. Members compete as part of a team and are judged on riding abilities, as well as horse management skills.

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