A highlight of Tryon Summer 4 competition, the fifth annual Pony Spectacular presented by Star Stable will put the spotlight on all things pony! Our tiny equine athletes and their mighty riders will take center stage in Tryon Stadium all weekend, with the highlight $10,000 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby that you won’t want to miss!

The Pony Spectacular will also feature a costume pony parade and a stall decorating contest for all competitors to enjoy. With resort amenities for the whole family to enjoy, the Pony Spectacular is a family-friendly, can’t-miss event this summer as riders prep for the USEF Pony Finals.

Thursday Stall Decorating Contest Theme: Fantasy – Showcase your most magical barn ideas: unicorn ponies, amazing colors, fantastic clouds!

Photos taken for judging starting at 1pm; social media voting continues through Sunday morning.

Saturday Pony Costume Parade Theme: Celebrate Star Stable’s 10th Anniversary – Dress your horse in their favorite party outfit!

Check in at 5:45pm for 6:00pm start in Tryon Stadium!

Learn more about the Tryon Summer Series and plan your trip to Tryon Resort here. 

This year’s Pony Spectacular Week is brought to you by Star Stable Entertainment – creator of Star Stable Online, where you can join the Soul Riders on the magical island of Jorvik to complete quests, compete in races, and take care of more than 300 unique, digital horses. The characters also come to life in the Soul Riders book trilogy – all of which are now available for sale on Amazon.com. This year is extra special for Star Stable, as they are celebrating their 10 year anniversary of helping girls all over the world discover adventure, ignite creativity, and celebrate sisterhood. Star Stable is so excited to share in the festivities at this year’s Pony Spectacular Week, and wishes every rider best of luck, and remember to have lots of fun out there, too!