Beloved Foothills tradition returns on October 8 for an unforgettable evening of live symphonic music, freestyle dressage and, for the first time, equestrian vaulting, all benefiting working equines worldwide.

Closing out the 2026 Tryon Summer Series presented by The Farm House, it was David Blake (IRL) who stepped up to the winner’s podium position in the $120,000 Advent Health Grand Prix CSI3*. Teaming up with Pine Hollow Farm’s Conblue (Conthargos x Chacco Blue), Blake and the 2014 Oldenburg gelding locked in the only double clear effort of the evening, tackling the Catsy Cruz-designed short track in 45.71 seconds.

Long before the first horse canters down the centerline in Aachen, Germany, preparation begins. Last week, Tryon International welcomed several members of the U.S. Eventing Team for a specially designed preparatory outing ahead of this summer's FEI World Championships in Aachen. While attendance was optional and not every team member participated, four riders took advantage of the unique opportunity: Will Coleman, Boyd Martin, Sydney Conley Elliott, and Emily Hamel.

The night of July 11th saw a night of celebration for Gwyneth Babington (USA), as the 23-year-old Wellington based rider captured the win in the $70,000 Main Street Insurance Grand Prix CSI2*. After the conclusion of another exciting Saturday Night Lights presented by Skyla Credit Union, Babington stepped up to the top of the podium to receive winning honors. Partnered with GB Sporthorse Partners LLC’s Filou Moussardiere (Ogrion Des Champs x Limbo), Babington locked in a double clear effort, tackling the Ken Krome-designed short track in 38.92 seconds. Andrea Torres (COL) and Romeo C (Casall ASK x San Patrignano Cassini), her own 2017 Belgian Warmblood, claimed reserve honors, as the only other pair to advance to the jump off. Piloting his own Gradje O (VDL Cardento 933 x Voltaire), the 2011 KWPN gelding, Samuel Parot (CHI) slotted into third place.

The final day of competition at the Tryon International Spring Three Day Event presented by Yanmar crowned five new champions, featuring Show Jumping competition in Tryon Stadium and the final rounds of Cross-Country competition on the White Oak Cross-Country Course. Keep reading to learn more! 

The final day of competition at the Tryon International Spring Three Day Event presented by Yanmar crowned five new champions, featuring Show Jumping competition in Tryon Stadium and the final rounds of Cross-Country competition on the White Oak Cross-Country Course. Keep reading to learn more! 

Welcome Series 4 presented by Ken Feagin Truck & Trailer at Tryon International, held April 9–13, 2026, delivered another week of competitive hunter and jumper sport, highlighted by Brian Gjetley’s win in the week’s featured Grand Prix. Gjetley piloted Chaccozin (Chacoon Blue x Zimbodia) to victory in the $20,000 Tryon Grand Prix, securing the top spot in Sunday’s highlight class.

John Brown and Ballon Bleu (Amaretto D Arco x Papilon) earned second place honors, while Doug Payne and Quintessence (Quinar x Victoria’s Secret) rounded out the podium in third.

Tryon Welcome 3 at Tryon International, held April 1–4, 2026, delivered another competitive week of hunter and jumper sport, highlighted by Fernando Cardenas’ Grand Prix victory to close out competition. Cardenas piloted Copine Van De Langvelden Z (Cicero Z x Coranda Van Herkenrode Z) to the win in the $20,000 Tryon International Grand Prix, securing the top prize in Saturday’s featured class.

Competition during Welcome Series 2 Sponsored by Ken Feagin Truck & Trailer at Tryon International, held March 25–29, 2026, delivered a strong lineup of hunter and jumper highlights, culminating in a standout performance from Summer Justus in the week’s featured event.

Tryon International is pleased to announce that it will host The NCHJA Annual Show at Tryon International, June 24–28, 2026. The event marks the first time the North Carolina Hunter Jumper Association’s premier annual competition will be held at the world-class venue in the foothills of North Carolina.

Mill Spring, NC - Tryon International is proud to announce the continued expansion and early success of its Tryon Athletics program, a new multi-sport initiative anchored by its state-of-the-art indoor track and field facility. Since opening, the program has already delivered record-breaking performances, strong attendance, and growing demand from athletes, schools, and event organizers across the region.

Tryon International Announces Planned Hosting of The National Horse Show Beginning in 2026

Mill Spring, N.C. — February 16, 2026 | Tryon International is proud to announce that the National Horse Show intends to relocate to Tryon beginning in 2026, pending approval from the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF). The 2026 competition is scheduled to take place October 21–25 and October 27–November 1.

Since its inaugural show in 1984, the Duke “Jump for the Children” Horse Shows (Duke Shows) have made a significant impact for the Duke Children’s Hospital of Durham, North Carolina. For the first time since 1994, when Glenn and Joan Petty of Triangle Farms took the reins of the Duke Shows, the horse show received permission from the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the US Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) to change locations. The shift to host this special event at Tryon International began with Glenn Petty’s appointment as Tryon International’s General Manager, Equestrian Events in March of 2024. 

Mill Spring, NC – November 26, 2025 – ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding P.S.C (“Modon”) today announced a strategic investment in Wellington Lifestyle Partners (“WLP”), joining a consortium of existing investors in the company.

November 15, 2025 - Mill Spring, NC - It was an exciting conclusion to the Duke “Jump for the Children” benefit shows and the inaugural Duke Under the Lights events. Audrey Muscari (Ocala, FL) aboard Chester Du Roset (Chief V x Calixe Du Roset) came out on top in the $50,000 Henri De Rivel Duke “Jump for the Children” Grand Prix, as the only pair to break into 40 seconds during the competitive jump off. As the last entry to compete in the Tryon Stadium, Fernando Cardenas (New Hill, NC) rode his third mount of the night, Fernando Cardenas Sr.’s 2015 Warmblood gelding Fano Car (Dianant D'heure ABF x Ursula Car) into second place on their jump off time of 41.425 seconds. Brooke Kemper (Reddick, FL) was the first rider to set a clear 41.631 second speed round ride, piloting Arpeggi (Arpeggio x Lucy Lancer), the Arpeggi Group’s 2010 Westphalian gelding.

November 13, 2025 – Mill Spring, NC – Fernando Cardenas (New Hill, NC) ended Thursday night two-for-two with $25,000 LeMieux Welcome Stake wins, once again claiming the victory with Balou’s Honora Car (Balou Du Rouet x Ursula Car). Riding for Fernando Cardenas Sr., the team landed on a jump off time of 37.16 seconds, topping a field of 29 competitors. Holding the lead until Cardenas’ clear round, Ciaran Flynn (Apex, NC) slotted into second place aboard Apex Equestrian Center’s Calvin Harris 3 (Calatos x Stutbuch 1), marking 76.09 seconds with the 2014 Oldenburg gelding. Brooke Kemper (Reddick, FL) rode Arpeggi, the 2010 Westphalian gelding owned by The Arpeggi Group, to third place on a 37.44 second jump off time. 

Ken Krome designed a difficult course for the $50,000 Henri De Rivel Tryon Duke Jump For The Children Grand Prix, with six riders qualifying for the jump off and only two teams going double clear. The fastest of those two was Richie Moloney (Wellington, FL) and Ermes Di Tai (Canturano x Vittoria Di Tai). It was Taylor Land (Atlanta, GA) and Kim Land’s 2009 Holsteiner gelding Caballero (Casall x Ricarda I) who secured second place with the only other clear round in the speed round. Fernando Cardenas Sr’s 2015 Warmblood gelding Fano Car (Dianant D'heure ABF x Ursula Car) and Fernando Cardenas (New Hill, NC) were the fastest of the jump off four faulters, and completed the class podium. 

November 6, 2025 - Fernando Cardens (New Hill, NC) qualified his three entries for the jump off in Thursday’s $25,000 LeMieux Welcome Stake, and came out on top with Balou’s Honora Car (Balou Du Rouet x Ursula Car). Michael Kocher (Lynn, NC) and his 2017 Zangersheide gelding Dexterity Z (Dominator 2000 Z x Can Can Of Windsor Z) stopped the timers at 38.33 seconds for the second place position. Doug Payne (Rougemont, NC) also qualified his three entries for the speed round, and secured third place just behind Michael with 38.546 seconds aboard the Payne Equestrian 2011 Holsteiner gelding Quintessence (Quinar x Victoria's Secret).

October 31, 2025 - Pakia Vang (Chapel Hill, NC) earned her “redemption” ride with Endless Joy (Indoctro x Varina) during the Triangle Wee Equitation Cup Finals. Just four riders were able to showcase their Equitation across all three phases; Over Obstacles, Flat, and a Test. Second place was received by Annabel Cross (Chapel Hill, NC) and her 2009 Warmblood gelding Vivaldi (unknown x unknown). Third went to Sydney Hensley (Cary, NC) aboard Simply Finn-Nomenal (unknown x unknown) her 2017 Holsteiner gelding. As only four riders were chosen to perform the Test from the original eight performing in the Flat phase, Kaitlyn Ellison (Apex, NC) with Alecia Ellison’s 2014 German Riding Pony mare, Lavender Haze (unknown x unknown) received fourth place honors. 

Mill Spring, NC - Tryon International wrapped up their Dressage competition for the year with Tryon Fall Dressage 3 taking place over the weekend. The competition took place Friday, October 24th-Sunday 26th, and featured CDI, CPEDI, and National - up to level five, classes. Observing the CDI and CPEDI classes were judges, Sandy Hotz (USA), Elke Ebert (GER), Monique Peutz-Vegter (NED), Richard Baldwin (GBR), Sarah Geikie (USA), and Adrienne Pot (USA/CPEDI). In the boxes for the National competition was Elizabeth Kane and Adrienne Pot.