Chile's Samuel Parot concluded competition at Tryon Spring V on a high note, guiding his own 2004 Selle Francais gelding Quick du Pottier (Hurlevent de Breka x Silnette de Menell) to a first place victory on the Derby Field at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in the $35,000 1.45m Sunday Classic CSI 3*. The final week of the Tryon Spring Series will begin on Wednesday, June 6, and conclude Sunday, June 10. Parot piloted his mount across the fast track in 39.44 seconds, besting more than 25 combinations and riding more than two seconds ahead of second place pair Aaron Vale (USA) and Cassevel, a 2007 Holsteiner gelding (Cassini II x Quidam de Revel) owned by Hays Investment Corp., who claimed the red rosette after a jump-off time of 41.57 seconds. Third place honors were awarded to Manuel Torres (COL) aboard Santa Catalina Farm's Alejandro, a 2009 Rheinlander gelding (Acorado's Ass x Continue), who rode through timers in 41.7 seconds. Parot and the gelding have been competing at the FEI level together since 2016 and have notched several top finishes at the venue. Of his turnout for the day's class, Parot explained, "This horse has a lot of experience out on the grass. I've taken him out on it a lot in Europe at shows over there. It's easy for him to come out here. This footing is fantastic."
Chile's Samuel Parot concluded competition at Tryon Spring V on a high note, guiding his own 2004 Selle Francais gelding Quick du Pottier (Hurlevent de Breka x Silnette de Menell) to a first place victory on the Derby Field at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in the $35,000 1.45m Sunday Classic CSI 3*. The final week of the Tryon Spring Series will begin on Wednesday, June 6, and conclude Sunday, June 10. Parot piloted his mount across the fast track in 39.44 seconds, besting more than 25 combinations and riding more than two seconds ahead of second place pair Aaron Vale (USA) and Cassevel, a 2007 Holsteiner gelding (Cassini II x Quidam de Revel) owned by Hays Investment Corp., who claimed the red rosette after a jump-off time of 41.57 seconds. Third place honors were awarded to Manuel Torres (COL) aboard Santa Catalina Farm's Alejandro, a 2009 Rheinlander gelding (Acorado's Ass x Continue), who rode through timers in 41.7 seconds. Parot and the gelding have been competing at the FEI level together since 2016 and have notched several top finishes at the venue. Of his turnout for the day's class, Parot explained, "This horse has a lot of experience out on the grass. I've taken him out on it a lot in Europe at shows over there. It's easy for him to come out here. This footing is fantastic."