Wednesday, May 18, 2016

Spring Horse Show this Week at the Tryon International Equestrian Center

May 18 - 20, 2016      Tryon Equestrian Spring Horse Show (V)   Hunter/Jumper competition. Saturday evening will feature "Saturday Night Lights" event with competition, food and entertainment - something for the whole family to enjoy. Festivities for Saturday Night Lights run 6 - 9 PM and admission is FREE. 

Celebrate the tradition and history of equestrian sport during the Friday night $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby under the lights in the George Morris Arena.  The hunter discipline brings characteristics of the classic fox hunt to the show ring, with courses designed out of natural obstacles similar to those that would’ve been seen on the open countryside.

photo courtesy of the Tryon International Equestrian Center

This week's Saturday Night Lights: $25,000 Odom Engineering, PLLC Grand Prix from 6 PM to 10 PM. The evening features an exciting demo by the Tryon Hounds, an interactive exhibit by the NC Cattleman’s Association, as well as a showing of the Preakness.  Get to TIEC early to enjoy the activities before the show jumping begins.

As always, SNL will also offer unlimited free rides on the Venetian carousel, free pony rides, face painting, live music, magicians, performers and more. 

The on-site restaurants including Legends Grille, Roger’s Diner, Blue Ginger Sushi, Triple Crown Subs, Clear Rounds Pub, Siesta Cantina, and Mane St. Coffee will all be open and ready to serve you a delicious dinner before the grand prix. Stop in the new General Store for local treats. Entertainment will lead up to the kick off of the 8 PM show jumping event.  

These events are held at The Tryon International Equestrian Center, 4066 Pea Ridge Rd. in Mill Spring NC.  The Center is a world-class lifestyle destination for equestrian enthusiasts. Located in the rolling foothills of North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountain Range

photo courtesy of the Tryon International Equestrian Center


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