Tryon International Three Day Event
Comment
4.29.25 SCHEDULE HAS CHANGED - Please review updates under posted tentative schedule
Event Info
USEA Event ID: 18719
Event Date: May 7 - 11, 2025
Open Date: Mar 25 | Close Date: Apr 22
Location: 4066 Pea Ridge Rd, NC 28756 (AREA 2)
Directions
Address:Tryon International Equestrian Center, 25 International Blvd., Mill Spring, NC 28756. (828) 863-1000
DRIVING DIRECTIONS:
* From Asheville: Get on I-26 E / US 74 E, then take exit 67, US 74 E to Columbus/Rutherfordton. Drive 8 miles, then take Exit 170.
* From Charlotte: Get on I-85 S, then take exit 10B to get on US 74 W. Drive 46 miles, then take exit 170.
* From South Carolina: Get on I-26 W, then take exit 67 to US 74 E Columbus/Tryon. Go straight through the roundabout off the exit, then veer right towards Forest City/Shelby to get on US 74 E. Drive 8 miles, then take exit 170.
- See more at http://tryon.coth.com/page/tiec-directions
Divisions
USEF/USEA Recognized: CCI4-L,CCI3-L,CCI2-L,CCI4-S,CCI3-S,CCI2-S,CCI1-S
Tentative Schedule
TUESDAY: 10:00 - 18:00 - Barns open for FEI Horse Check-in and In-Barns.
WEDNESDAY:10:00 - 17:00 - Barn open for FEI Horse Check-in and In-Barns; Rider Briefing 17:00
THURSDAY– Trot Up:8:30 2L/ 4L/ 3L; Dressage:CCI4*-L. CCI2*-L. CCI3*-L. CCI4*-S. CCI3*-S.12:00 - 14:00 FEI Horse Check-in and In-Barns; Time TBD - Welcome Reception
FRIDAY-Dressage: 8:00 -CCI1*/ CCI2*S/ CCI3*S(cont) Show Jumping: 2:30-CCI4*-S/CCI3*-S. 17:30- FEI Rider/Groom XC Briefing for Saturday XC riders
SATURDAY- Cross-country: 9:00 – 2*L/4*S/ 4*L/ 3*L/ 3*S .Show Jumping:10:00 - CCI2-S/1*. 17:30 - FEI Rider/Groom XC Briefing for Sunday XC riders
SUNDAY - 8:30 - 3rd Horse Inspection. Cross-country: CCI2*-S/CCI1*. Show Jumping: CCI2*-L/CCI4*-L/CCI3*-L.
* This schedule is PROVISIONAL! The final schedule will be dictated by entry numbers and us trying to accommodate all entries. Please be patient.
Starting Times:
CCI4*/3/2*/1*-S: Ride times will be available on Saturday 3rd May. CCI4*/3*/2*-L: Horse Inspection order draw will be done on Tuesday, 6th May. CCI4*/3*/2*-L: Ride times available at the completion of the 1st Horse Inspection on Wednesday, 7th May. https://tryon.com/page/eventing-at-tryon-resort
CCI4*/3/2*/1*-S: Ride times will be available on Saturday 3rd May. CCI4*/3*/2*-L: Horse Inspection order draw will be done on Tuesday, 6th May. CCI4*/3*/2*-L: Ride times available at the completion of the 1st Horse Inspection on Wednesday, 7th May. https://tryon.com/page/eventing-at-tryon-resort
Event Officials
FEI TD: Gary
Parsnage (GBR).FEI TD: Ricardo Perez (MEX).FEI Assistant TD: Rick
Caldwell (USA)
CCI4*-L/2*S - Pres Ground Jury: Christian Stiener
(AUT); GJ: Marylin Payne(USA)GJ: Nice Attolico Gulielmi
(ITA)
CCI4*S/CCI3*L – Pres Ground Jury: Debbie Adams (USA), GJ: Gretchen
Butts (USA)
CCI2*-L/1*-S - Pres Ground Jury: Sara Leary (USA);GJ: Ashley Johnson(USA)
FEI Vet Delegate: Dr. Debbie Williamson, DVM
(USA)FEI Associate Vet: Dr. Anne Baskett, DVM (USA)
FEI
Chief Steward 3*/4*:Travis Page (USA);FEI Chief Steward 1*/2*: Angela
Hasz (USA);Assist. Beth Davidson (USA); Dana Diemer (USA); Annick
Herlitska; Night Steward: Mikey Rodriguez
CD: XC-CCI4*-L & S: Clayton
Fredericks(AUS). Asst CD: Elizabeth Perkins (USA).CD: XC - CCI3*-L;
CCI3*/2*/1*-S: Elizabeth Perkins (USA).SJ CD: Emanuel Esparza
(MEX)
* Officials may shift around as entries warrant.
* Officials may shift around as entries warrant.
Starting Times
CCI4*/3/2*/1*-S: Ride times will be available on Saturday 3rd May.
CCI4*/3*/2*-L: Horse Inspection order draw will be done on Tuesday, 6th May.
CCI4*/3*/2*-L: Ride times available at the completion of the 1st Horse Inspection on Wednesday, 7th May.
https://tryon.com/page/eventing-at-tryon-resort
Entry Information
ON-LINE ENTRY:www.EventEntries.com Visa, MC, Discover, AmEx & electronic checks must accompany all entries. Entries without Credit Card payment will not be accepted. Canadian checks must include a $25 bank processing fee. Please send COMPLETE entries with FULL payment ASAP to secure your entry. Signatures, proofof memberships, and coggins are to be mailed or faxed to secretary.
OR
Send Entries To:
Rick Dunkerton
P.O. Box 1647
Laurel, MS 39441
Mobile: 601-498-3330
Office: 601-428-4521
Email:[email protected]
Draw Checks to: TIEC.
Organizer
Co-Organizers: Shelley Page, Ocala, FL. Mobile: (352) 266-3970.Email: [email protected]. Max Corcoran, Ocala, FL. Mobile: (540) 295-4326. Email: [email protected].
Comp Mngmnt: Tryon Horse Shows, LLC
Fees
Event Fees Directory:Draw checks to: TIEC
FEI Entries: Attention US riders:Entries for ALL FEI competitions must be submitted to the FEI, through the USEF online entry system https://www.usef.org/_AUAIFrames/FEI/Entry/Default.aspx or they will not be considered complete. There is no fee to submit an entry through this system. Athletes MUST also enter the events (and pay the entry fees) through the normal entry process. Please also pay close attention to the closing date in the FEI Definite Schedule. Foreign riders need to contact their National Federation.
ALL FEI Entries MUST submit a W-9 or W-8BEN with entry! Those not utilized will be destroyed. This is to expedite the prize money process.
FEIEntry Fees:CCI4*/3*-L:$700. CCI2*-L: $625.CCI4*/3*-S:$525. CCI2*-S: $425.CCI1*-S: $350.
STABLING: Stabling Manager: TBD.
Stabling: $295/Stall - Tuesday through Monday. Tack stalls are $295. All stalls are permanent 10' X 12', and have full sliding doors, rubber mats, fans, and electrical outlets.
Shavings:$10/bag - PLEASE PRE-ORDER!!!!!! All orders after 4 PM will not be delivered until the next day.
Tack Stalls:All Tack Stalls: $295.
Muck Fee: Included in Stabling Fee
Camping:Book your RV sites through Tryon Lodging Office at [email protected] or call (828) 863-1015.
Refunds:Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-No refund. Competition cancellation - Partial.USEF D&M Fees Refund Policy:The USEF D&M fees ($35), are not subjected to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test or if applicable does not present at the first horse inspection.USEA Starter Refund Policy:The USEA Starter fee ($35), is not subjected to office fees, and shall be returned within 30 days of the competition to any rider who does not start the dressage test or if applicable, does not present at the first horse inspection.
Entries
PLEASE READ!!!!! FEI COMPETITIONS!!!!!!! PLEASE READ!!!!!!
The FEI Horse App contains various modules to manage FEI Horses, including traceable features andmonitoring of horse health at FEI Events. All information regarding the FEI Horse Health
Requirements can be found at https://inside.fei.org/hub/it-services/mobile-apps/%20fei_horseapp.
The FEI Horse App is available for Athletes, National Federations, Veterinarians, Grooms, Owners,
Trainers and Organizing Committees.
FEI Athletes must use the FEI HorseApp to:
1. Upload Horse documents to the FEI Database in accordance with Art. 137 of the FEI General Regulations
2. Fill in the Horse Health Self-Certification Form in accordance with the FEI VeterinaryRegulations for all FEI Events worldwide
3. Enter daily Horse Temperatures in accordance with the FEI Veterinary Regulations for all FEIEvents worldwide
4. Check-in Horses when required by the FEI in accordance with the FEI Veterinary Regulations
5. Upload negative PCR tests when required
6. UPLOADING OF HORSE DOCUMENT
7. HORSE HEALTH SELF-CERTIFICATION FORM
8. HORSE TEMPERATURE MONITORING
9. HORSE CHECK-IN
10. UPLOADING OF PCR TESTS
FEI Horse App is available for Grooms, Owners, and Trainers.
FEI Horse App is available for Veterinarians FEI Horse App is available for Officials.
FEI Horse App is available for National Federations FEI Horse App is available for Organizers.
All FEI entries MUST submit a W-9 or W-8 EN (foreign) WITH YOUR ENTRIES! The forms that don't get
used will be shredded by the accounting department!
All entry fees include a $25 non-refundable office fee. USEAcurrent membership(Junior, Collegiate, Full, or Life) and horse registration (Limited or Full) are required at all levels.
Double entries: Not accepted. "SIGNATURE REQUIRED ENTRIES" WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. $50 CHANGE FEEAND $50 LATE FEE AFTER CD.Refunds:Before C.D.-Less $25 non-refundable office fee; After C.D.-No refund. Competition cancellation - Partial.
XC Pinny/Holder/Insert required.
Changes and scratches accepted by fax or email only. NOT BY PHONE OR VOICEMAIL. ENTRY STATUS WILL BE EMAILED TO COMPETITORS. PLEASE INCLUDE LEGIBLE EMAIL ADDRESS. I/P please attach a copy of current rider/owner USEF cards.
Neg. 12-month Coggins must be current through the last day of competition and must accompany entry. A 14-day health certificate is required as well as the USEF Vaccination requirements.
Reminder:
All USEF Life and Senior Active members, as well as participants who have regular contact with minor athletes, are required to comply with the U.S. Center for SafeSport training requirement, to be eligible to participate in the competition. All participants must adhere to the U.S. Center for SafeSport Code, USEF Safe Sport Policy, and the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies. More information about these can be found atwww.usef.org.
Competitor Information
CCI4*-L:Approx. 6,200m @ 570mpm.CCI3*-L:Approx. 5,500m @ 550mpm. CCI2*-L: Approx. 4,600m @ 520mpm.CCI4*-S: Approximately 3,900m @570mpm. CCI3*-S: Approximately 3,570m @ 550mpm. CCI2*-S:Approximately 3,100 m @520 mpm.CCI1*-S: Approximately 3,000m @ 500mpm. Advanced: Approx. 3900 @ 570mpm.
All XCcourses are more difficult than average.All courses run on beautifully maintained and irrigated grass turf.
XC Courses and warm-up areas will be irrigated and aerated as needed. There are 2 new XC warm-up locations.
The cross-country course is always closed for schooling.
Awards
Prize Money: CCI4*-L: $10,000. CCI3*-L: $7,500. CCI2*-L: $4,000. CCI4*-S: $3,000. CCI3*-S: $2,500. CCI2*-S: $2,000. CCI1*-S: $1,000.
Ribbons: CCI-Long Divisions:1stthrough 10th place. CCI-S Divsions: 1st through 8th.
Trophies for top placing Rider, Owner & Groom.
Stabling/Veterinarian
Stalls:$295 - Monday at 15:00 through Monday. Tack stalls: $295. All stalls are permanent 10' X 12', and have full sliding doors, rubber mats, fans, and electrical outlets. Muck fee included with stall fee. Please use one persons' or barn name when requesting to be stabled with someone.
Shavings $10/bag - PLEASE PRE-ORDER! Orders placed after 4PM will not be delivered until the following day.'
Stabling Manager: Dani Moguel - (352) 208-3485.
Veterinarian: FEI Treating Vets:Tryon Equine (828) 894-6065.Farrier: Tyler Raymer - (828) 817-9942
Accommodations
ON-SITE HOUSING & HOTEL: All reservations must be made through the Tryon Resort Lodging office: [email protected] or (828) 863-1015
Additional off-site housing information is available at https://tryon-lodging.mydirectstay.com/.
RV CAMPER HOOK-UPS: All reservations must be made through the Tryon Resort Lodging office: [email protected] or (828) 863-1015. This includes all horse trailer camping.
NON-HOOKUP CAMPING: TBD
Dressage
Test & arena sizes: CCI4*-L-2025 FEI 4* Test C-Std. CCI3*-L-2025 FEI 3* Test C-Std. CCI2*-L-2025 FEI 2* Test C-Std.CCI4*-S-2025 FEI 4* Test C-Std. CCI3-S-2025 FEI 3* Test C-Std. CCI2*-S-2025 FEI 2* Test C-Std.CCI1*-S-2025 FEI 1* Test C-Std.
All arenas competition and warm-up arenas have all-weather footing that is watered and groomed daily.
Cross-Country
CCI4*-L:Approx. 6,200m @ 570mpm.CCI3*-L:Approx. 5,500m @ 550mpm. CCI2*-L: Approx. 4,600m @ 520mpm.CCI4*-S: Approximately 3,900m @570mpm. CCI3*-S: Approximately 3,570m @ 550mpm. CCI2*-S:Approximately 3,100 m @520 mpm.CCI1*-S: Approximately 3,000m @ 500mpm. Advanced: Approx. 3900 @ 570mpm.
All XCcourses are more difficult than average.All courses run on beautifully maintained and irrigated grass turf.
XC Courses and warm-up areas will be irrigated and aerated as needed. There are 2 new XC warm-up locations.
The cross-country course is always closed for schooling.
Other Information
Divisions further divided if entries warrant; state birth date on entry.
Food on grounds.
Dogs MUST be leashed.
Competitor Welcome Party: Thursday - Back Porch of Legend's Club. Time TBD
SUBCHAPTER EV-9 DRESS
1. PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR.
a. At Federation licensed and endorsed Events, Athletes must wear headgear as follows, except as may otherwise be mandated by local law (see also GR801)
b. Upon arrival, anyone riding a Horse must wear properly fitting protective headgear. The harness must be secured and properly fitted. See GR801.
EVERY CLASS OFFERED HEREIN WHICH IS COVERED BY THE RULES AND SPECIFICATIONS OF THE CURRENT USEF RULEBOOK WILL BE CONDUCTED AND JUDGED IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH