Shane Sweetnam (IRL) powered to another win at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) this week, piloting Cobolt to victory in the $130,000 Ariat® Grand Prix CSI 3* under the lights in the George H. Morris Arena. Sweetnam and Cobolt saved the best for last, completing the jump-off course in 41.58 seconds to secure their top place finish. Daniel Bedoya (BOL) and Quattro earned second place, finishing in 42.424 seconds, while David Beisel (USA) and Call Me Hannes collected third place with a time of 45.351 seconds. Competition at Tryon Spring 7 concludes tomorrow with the $25,000 The Lodge on Lake Lure Grand Prix at 11:30 a.m. The Tryon Spring Series continues next week, hosting the first ever CSI 5* at the venue, which begins on Wednesday, June 8, and continues through Sunday, June 12, featuring the $380,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 5* on Saturday, June 11. The $130,000 Ariat® Grand Prix CSI 3* featured 33 entries and saw only five combinations move forward to contest the jump-off round. Michel Vaillancourt (CAN) set both tracks, which proved to test speed and accuracy, as two pairs finished the evening with a single time fault and eight combinations dropped a rail for four faults. Cobolt and Sweetnam were the last pair to secure a clear jumping effort, making them the fifth pair to enter the jump-off round and also the final combination to test the short course. “I definitely felt pressure. You have to understand the goal, but you can’t be silly about it either. He’s quite a quick horse and I knew that he was feeling good because he was bucking from fence one to two,” explained Sweetnam. “We were a little lucky at fence two because of it, but he responded great and jumped the rest very well.” Sweetnam’s groom, Lilly Johnson, was presented with the Groom’s Initiative Award on behalf of Mark Bellissimo and Tryon Equestrian Partners, honoring her for the meticulous care and dedication to Sweetnam’s winning mount, Cobolt. Kristen Vanderveen (USA) received the Leading Lady Award, presented by realtor Meg Atkinson, in recognition of Vanderveen’s performances in FEI classes during Tryon Spring 7. The Tryon Spring Series continues next week with Tryon Spring 8, featuring the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Mirimichi Green on Friday, June 10, and the $380,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 5* on Saturday, June 11. For more information on TIEC and to see a full list of weekly results, please visit www.tryon.com. Final Results $130,000 Ariat® Grand Prix CSI 3* 1. COBOLT, 2006 Swedish Warmblood gelding by Cyklon 1083 x Selena SHANE SWEETNAM (IRL), The Blue Buckle Group: 0/0/41.58 2. QUATTRO, 2006 Dutch Warmblood gelding by Quasimodo Z x Olavsca F DANIEL BEDOYA (BOL), Daniel Bedoya: 0/0/42.424 3. CALL ME HANNES, 2006 Holsteiner gelding by Cassini II x Sestriere DAVID BEISEL (USA), Harlow Investment Enterprises, LLC: 0/0/45.351 4. QUINCY CAR, 2004 Oldenburg stallion by Galiani Car x Kiss by Star Car FERNANDO CARDENAS JR (COL), Fernando Cardenas Jr.: 0/4/42.918 5. LUCKY STRIKE, 2006 Holsteiner gelding by Lasino x Imandra I BRANDIE HOLLOWAY (USA), Hays Investment Corp.: 0/8/39.732 6. HECTOR BY PICOBELLO, 2007 Belgian Warmblood gelding by Contact vd Heffinck ILAN BLUMAN (COL), Daniel Bluman: 1/76.72 7. LUKE SKYWALKER 46, 2005 Oldenburg gelding by Lord Pezi x Shakira PAIGE JOHNSON (USA), Salamander Farm: 1/76.82 8. COPA CABANA, 2007 Dutch Warmblood gelding by Cartano x Robijn MARK BLUMAN (COL), Stransky’s Mission Farms, Inc: 4/70.68 9. BARNETTA, 2004 Westphalian gelding by Baloubet du Rouet x Polydora SHARN WORDLEY (NZL), Sky Group: 4/72.37 10. BULL RUN’S TESTIFY, 2004 Selle Francais gelding by Dollar du Murier x Marquise Des Monts KRISTEN VANDERVEEN (USA), Bull Run Jumpers, Inc: 4/72.41 11. BON GIORNO, 1999 Swedish Warmblood gelding by Acacio 948 x Bon-Ami BRYN SADLER (USA), Showcase 81, LLC: 4/73.65 12. BUTTON SITTE, 2007 Belgian Warmblood stallion Ogano Sitte x Riviera Sitte RICHIE MOLONEY (IRL), Equinimity LLC: 4/74.21
Shane Sweetnam (IRL) powered to another win at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) this week, piloting Cobolt to victory in the $130,000 Ariat® Grand Prix CSI 3* under the lights in the George H. Morris Arena. Sweetnam and Cobolt saved the best for last, completing the jump-off course in 41.58 seconds to secure their top place finish. Daniel Bedoya (BOL) and Quattro earned second place, finishing in 42.424 seconds, while David Beisel (USA) and Call Me Hannes collected third place with a time of 45.351 seconds. Competition at Tryon Spring 7 concludes tomorrow with the $25,000 The Lodge on Lake Lure Grand Prix at 11:30 a.m. The Tryon Spring Series continues next week, hosting the first ever CSI 5* at the venue, which begins on Wednesday, June 8, and continues through Sunday, June 12, featuring the $380,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 5* on Saturday, June 11. The $130,000 Ariat® Grand Prix CSI 3* featured 33 entries and saw only five combinations move forward to contest the jump-off round. Michel Vaillancourt (CAN) set both tracks, which proved to test speed and accuracy, as two pairs finished the evening with a single time fault and eight combinations dropped a rail for four faults. Cobolt and Sweetnam were the last pair to secure a clear jumping effort, making them the fifth pair to enter the jump-off round and also the final combination to test the short course. “I definitely felt pressure. You have to understand the goal, but you can’t be silly about it either. He’s quite a quick horse and I knew that he was feeling good because he was bucking from fence one to two,” explained Sweetnam. “We were a little lucky at fence two because of it, but he responded great and jumped the rest very well.” Sweetnam’s groom, Lilly Johnson, was presented with the Groom’s Initiative Award on behalf of Mark Bellissimo and Tryon Equestrian Partners, honoring her for the meticulous care and dedication to Sweetnam’s winning mount, Cobolt. Kristen Vanderveen (USA) received the Leading Lady Award, presented by realtor Meg Atkinson, in recognition of Vanderveen’s performances in FEI classes during Tryon Spring 7. The Tryon Spring Series continues next week with Tryon Spring 8, featuring the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Mirimichi Green on Friday, June 10, and the $380,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 5* on Saturday, June 11. For more information on TIEC and to see a full list of weekly results, please visit www.tryon.com. Final Results $130,000 Ariat® Grand Prix CSI 3* 1. COBOLT, 2006 Swedish Warmblood gelding by Cyklon 1083 x Selena SHANE SWEETNAM (IRL), The Blue Buckle Group: 0/0/41.58 2. QUATTRO, 2006 Dutch Warmblood gelding by Quasimodo Z x Olavsca F DANIEL BEDOYA (BOL), Daniel Bedoya: 0/0/42.424 3. CALL ME HANNES, 2006 Holsteiner gelding by Cassini II x Sestriere DAVID BEISEL (USA), Harlow Investment Enterprises, LLC: 0/0/45.351 4. QUINCY CAR, 2004 Oldenburg stallion by Galiani Car x Kiss by Star Car FERNANDO CARDENAS JR (COL), Fernando Cardenas Jr.: 0/4/42.918 5. LUCKY STRIKE, 2006 Holsteiner gelding by Lasino x Imandra I BRANDIE HOLLOWAY (USA), Hays Investment Corp.: 0/8/39.732 6. HECTOR BY PICOBELLO, 2007 Belgian Warmblood gelding by Contact vd Heffinck ILAN BLUMAN (COL), Daniel Bluman: 1/76.72 7. LUKE SKYWALKER 46, 2005 Oldenburg gelding by Lord Pezi x Shakira PAIGE JOHNSON (USA), Salamander Farm: 1/76.82 8. COPA CABANA, 2007 Dutch Warmblood gelding by Cartano x Robijn MARK BLUMAN (COL), Stransky’s Mission Farms, Inc: 4/70.68 9. BARNETTA, 2004 Westphalian gelding by Baloubet du Rouet x Polydora SHARN WORDLEY (NZL), Sky Group: 4/72.37 10. BULL RUN’S TESTIFY, 2004 Selle Francais gelding by Dollar du Murier x Marquise Des Monts KRISTEN VANDERVEEN (USA), Bull Run Jumpers, Inc: 4/72.41 11. BON GIORNO, 1999 Swedish Warmblood gelding by Acacio 948 x Bon-Ami BRYN SADLER (USA), Showcase 81, LLC: 4/73.65 12. BUTTON SITTE, 2007 Belgian Warmblood stallion Ogano Sitte x Riviera Sitte RICHIE MOLONEY (IRL), Equinimity LLC: 4/74.21