Tryon Summer 6 Results: Tryon Summer Series presented by The Farm House
Kristen VanderVeen and Bull Run’s Jireh Rise Above in $120,000 Cleghorn Golf & Sport Club Grand Prix CSI 3*
Thaisa Erwin Captures $25,000 Yanmar America Sunday Classic Victory
Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team & Platinum Championships Individual Finals Highlights
For Immediate Release
Leyla Caynak and Rette Solomon for Tryon International
Mill Spring, NC – Under the Tryon Stadium lights for Saturday Night Lights presented by Skyla Credit Union, concluding the Tryon Summer Series presented by The Farm House, Kristen VanderVeen (USA) claimed yet another victory in the $120,000 Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club Grand Prix CSI 3*. Atop Bull Run’s Jireh (Uriko x Colman), VanderVeen crossed the jump off timers in 38.05 seconds to best a field of 25 competitors. Richie Moloney (IRL), riding Skelwith Diamond Lady (Kalaska De Semilly x Balou Du Rouet), the 2014 Anglo European mare owned by Equinimity, LLC, secured second place with a 38.46 second jump off round. Completing the podium in third place, Michael Walton (USA) and Mia Marano’s 2015 Selle Francais Stallion, Fahrenheit De Vains RW (Cornet Obolensky x Qredo De Paulstra), finished with 42.54 seconds on the clock.
Kristen VanderVeen aboard Bull Run’s Jireh
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The Bull Run Jumper’s Inc 2014 Holsteiner gelding entered the Tryon Stadium after a week off, resulting in an exciting round for his pilot Kirsten VanderVeen. “I might have underestimated how fresh he’d [Bull Run’s Jireh] be feeling after that break,” she admitted. “When he's fresh, he gets interesting. It felt like I was riding a loose gazelle! The first round didn't feel like my most beautiful, but he was very careful!”
Richie Moloney and Skelwith Diamond Lady
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Eight horse-and-rider pairs riders qualified to compete in the short track, and after making the decision to change her mount’s bridle to tweak their ability to communicate effectively, VanderVeen’s strategy as the pathfinder in the jump off was to “not go full speed” while still being able to put the pressure on her fellow competitors. The time proved to be unbeatable, holding up to seven subsequent competitors and successfully defending her streak.
Michael Walton riding Fahrenheit De Vains RW
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Speaking of her second mount’s performance, Bull Run’s Celestial, the 2015 Zangersheide stallion, VanderVeen shared, “This is his first season jumping under the lights, so he is settling in. It's a nice problem, that he's getting consistent enough that I'm starting to have higher expectations and I expect him to jump clear.
Kristen VanderVeen, Richie Moloney, and Michael Walton in their presentation ceremony alongside (L-R): Cleghorn Golf & Sports Club Clubhouse Manager Kacey Whittemore, Course Superintendent Chris White, Tryon International General Manager of Equestrian Operations Glenn Petty, and Tryon International Chief Operating Officer Doug Grondahl.
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“I was a little disappointed he didn't jump clear tonight, but I think that means we're moving in the right direction, and that the new expectation is we jump clear, not just survive!”
Pedro Hernandez was presented the Groom’s Award for his care and dedication to Bull Run’s Jireh alongside Tryon International's Drew Page.
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VanderVeen and Bull Run’s Jireh have had a very successful 2025 season at Tryon International, winning repeatedly throughout the Spring and Summer series. Bull Run’s Jireh hasn’t lost a class since coming to Tryon International fresh off his World Cup Finals appearance. The pressure to continue their winning streak was in the back of her mind, but not weighing as heavily as in previous weeks, she acknowledged.
As the highest placing female rider in the $120,000 Cleghorn Golf & Sport Club Grand Prix CSI 3*, Kristen VanderVeen received the Leading Lady Award presented by Fairfax & Favor alongside Paula Cudd.
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“Three weeks in a row I've won and since this is my last week after a break, I better not screw it up,” VanderVeen said to herself. After securing Saturday night’s win she reflected, “It was nice coming off of a break. Mindsets were a little clearer, everybody had some time to decompress, and we were all fresh and excited!” VanderVeen and the Bull Run Jumpers team will return for the Tryon Fall Series presented by Coca-Cola.
Podium finishers enjoy the champagne toast presented by La Marca.
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RESULTS: $120,000 Cleghorn Golf & Sport Club Grand Prix CSI 3*
Horse Name, Year Breed gender (Sire x Sire of Dam)
Rider (COUNTRY), Owner: Faults/Faults/Time
1) Bull Run's Jireh, 2014 Holsteiner gelding (Uriko x Colman)
Kristen VanderVeen (USA), Bull Run Jumpers Inc: 0/0/38.05
2) Skelwith Diamond Lady, 2014 Anglo European mare (Kalaska De Semilly x Balou Du Rouet)
Richie Moloney (IRL), Equinimity LLC: 0/0/38.46
3) Fahrenheit De Vains RW, 2015 Selle Francais Stallion (Cornet Obolensky x Qredo De Paulstra)
Michael Walton (USA), Mia Marano: 0/0/42.54
4) Crusher RW, 2016 Holsteiner gelding (Crumble x Unknown)
Michael Walton (USA), Mia Marano: 0/0/44.69
5) Donatello 141, 2011 Westphalian gelding (Diarado x Lamoureux I)
Ashlee Bond (ISR), Ashlee Bond Show Jumping: 0/4/37.43
6) Mochito V/D Mishagen, 2012 Belgian Warmblood gelding (Emerald x Lord Z)
Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen (USA), Serenity Farm: 0/4/41.05
7) Coco Beach, 2012 Holsteiner mare (Casall x San Patriagnano Corrado)
Richie Moloney (IRL), Equinimity LLC: 0/4/41.82
8) Fano Car, 2015 North American Sporthorse gelding (K Diamant D'heure ABF x Galiani CH)
Fernando Cardenas (COL), Fernando Cardenas: 0/12/55.74
9) For Dilando PS, 2016 Hannoverian gelding (For Pleasure x Chacco-Blue)
Rowan Willis (AUS), Gestüt Lewitz: 4/72.22
10) Bull Run's Celestial, 2015 Zangersheide stallion (Cicero Z Van Paemel x Numero Uno)
Kristen VanderVeen (USA), Bull Run Jumpers Inc: 4/73.96
11) Cool Ray NA, 2014 North American Sporthorse stallion (Quincy CAR x Kannan)
Fernando Cardenas (COL), B&C LLC: 4/75.07
12) Dexterity Z, 2017 Zangersheide gelding (Dominator 2000 Z x Canezaro)
Michael Kocher (USA), Micahel Kocher: 4/75.65
For full results from the $120,000 Cleghorn Golf & Sport Club Grand Prix CSI 3*, click here.
Thaisa Erwin Captures $25,000 Yanmar America Sunday Classic Victory
July 20, 2025 - Wrapping up Tryon Summer 6 and the Tryon Summer Series presented by The Farm House, Thaisa Erwin (Middleburg, VA) aboard Michael Smith’s Horizon De Marsois (Quartz Rouge x Namata D’outre Mer) captured the win in the $25,000 Yanmar America Sunday Classic. Setting the time to capture at 37.321 seconds across the short track, Erwin and the 2017 Selle Francais gelding were uncatchable. With only a 0.015 second time difference, Emma Catherine Reichow (Brentwood, TN) aboard her own 2010 Dutch Warmblood mare, Forever Alve (Numero Uno x Balvea), secured second place. Stephanie Angus’ 2003 Dutch Warmblook gelding, W. Tonix Hero (Ogano Sitte x Itaquine De Roll) piloted by John Angus (Mooresboro, NC) completed the podium by crossing the timers at 37.737 seconds.
Thaisa Erwin and Horizon De Marsois
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For full results from the $25,000 Yanmar America Sunday Classic, click here.
Markel/USHJA Zone Jumper Team & Platinum Championships Individual Finals Highlights
The Markel/USHJA 1.40m/1.45m Platinum Jumper Champs Individual Final congratulated John Angus (Mooresboro, NC) and Sigma Stables LLC’s Frenesie De Mars as champions for the week. Earning reserve, Anna Christina Gansauer (Ocala, FL) rode Messthago PS owned by Kandor Farm LLC.
John Angus, Anna Christina Gansauer, and Alwaleed Alrashid in their presentation ceremony.
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For full results from the Markel/USHJA 1.40m/1.45m Platinum Jumper Champs Individual Final, click here.
Kallie Schaffers (Tarpon Springs, FL) and MTM Farm’s MTM Ludwig’s Lust were first in the Markel/USHJA 1.30m/1.35m Platinum Jumper Champs Individual Final. Schaffers was also a part of the team Ksan D'espirit win in the Markel/USHJA 1.30m/1.35m Platinum Jumper Team Championship. Ann De Michele (Haymarket, VA) and the Cantatu LLC mount QI L. claimed reserve honors.
Kallie Schaffers, Ann De Michele and Stephanie Hardy in their presentation ceremony.
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For full results from the Markel/USHJA 1.30m/1.35m Platinum Jumper Champs Individual Final, click here.
In the Markel/USHJA 1.20m/1.25m Amateur Zone Champs Individual Final, Mckayla Brombach (Wimberley, TX) rode Kirian to the championship for LG Sporthorses LLC. The reserve title went to Kyndal Mantuano (Lake Mary, FL) aboard her own Pumano ABF.
Mckayla Brombach, Kyndal Mantuano, and Jackie Stary in their presentation ceremony.
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For full results from the Markel/USHJA 1.20m/1.25m Amateur Zone Champs Individual Final, click here.
Tabitha Sticker (Parkland, FL) championed the Markel/USHJA 1.20m/1.25m Junior Zone Champs Individual Final with her mount Carey Grant K. In reserve, Lila Jimerson (Prosper, TX) combined with Shadow Creek NY LLC’s Kaatje Van Het Lindehof.
Tabitha Sticker, Lila Jimerson, and Rhoby Day in their presentation ceremony.
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For full results from the Markel/USHJA 1.20m/1.25m Junior Zone Champs Individual Final, click here.
The Markel/USHJA 1.10m Amateur Zone Champs Individual Final saw Sophia Bruny (Bradbury, CA) ride Murdoxx to victory for Serenity Farm. In reserve, Elizabeth Craddock (Jackson, MS) piloted Muchachomalo VD Knuffel.
Sophia Bruny, Elizabeth Craddock, and Darrin Mollett in their presentation ceremony.
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For full results from the Markel/USHJA 1.10m Amateur Zone Champs Individual Final, click here.
Maryann Teuschler (East Bend, NC) rode Invictus to the top of the Markel/USHJA 1.10m Junior Zone Champs Individual Final, while Erika Fekete (Marietta, GA) and DMS Kings Rising collected reserve.
Maryann Teuschler, Erika Fekete, and Sarah Maria Corbeanu in their presentation ceremony.
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For full results from the Markel/USHJA 1.10m Junior Zone Champs Individual Final, click here.
Competition at Tryon International next continues with the Tryon Summer Finale August 8-10, also hosting the Tryon Summer Dressage 3 & 4 August 9-10. View prize lists at www.tryon.com/compete. View all upcoming events and competitions at www.Tryon.com/allevents.
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