With a special Beach Week theme, the Pony Spectacular presented by Fabbri Boots returns to Tryon International! Celebrating the sport’s favorite pint-sized athletes, competitors and spectators can look forward to a fun-filled week. Keep reading for what’s in store at this year’s Pony Spectacular!
Pony Spectacular Special Events:
Stall Decorating Contest
Deck out your stalls for this year’s theme: famous movies! Judging to be held on Thursday at 1PM, and winners to be announced at Saturday’s pony parade. We can’t wait to see your creativity!
Competitor Reception
Thursday, July 3rd | 5:30-7PM | Silo Bar
All competitors are invited to Thursday’s welcome reception, held at the Silo Bar, to enjoy food, drinks, live music, AND a volleyball tournament for some competitive fun!
Volleyball Tournament
Thursday, July 3rd | 6PM | Ring 4 warmup ring
Enjoy some fun in the sun and test your competitive edge during Thursday’s volleyball tournament! Held concurrently with the competitor reception, gather your team and get ready for some friendly rivalries on the sand. 8 teams maximum, 4 members per team. Click here to sign up!
$10,000 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby presented by Fabbri Boots
Saturday, July 5th | 8AM | Tryon Stadium
Pony hunters take center stage Saturday morning in the $10,000 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby presented by Fabbri Boots!
The Blood Connection Blood Drive
Saturday, July 5th | 3-8PM | Legends Plaza
Help save lives and donate at The Blood Connection blood drive!
Low Country Boil
Saturday, July 5th | 4-8PM | Legends Plaza Tent
Enjoy the perfect southern summer night at the annual Low Country Boil! Our culinary team will be serving up buckets loaded with shrimp, crayfish, corn, potatoes, sausage, and more. Enjoy live music by Steve Weams and The Caribbean Cowboys, sip a cold drink, and enjoy great company on a Saturday night. Reserve your Low Country Boil tickets today!
Pony Parade & Costume Contest
Saturday, July 5th | 6PM
This year’s pony costume contest theme: famous movies! A crowd favorite held before Saturday’s $120,000 Fabbri Boots Grand Prix CSI 2*, all junior competitors are welcome to participate in the pony parade and costume contest. Prizes provided by Schleich will be awarded to the top entries! Back numbers and handlers are required, and check-in will begin at 5:30PM.
North American Hobby Horse Association Competition presented by Chick-fil-A Forest City
Saturday, July 5th | 5PM
Hobby Horse competition is back! Proudly presented by Chick-fil-A Forest City and featured sponsors Schleich and LeMieux, Hobby Horse competitors complete a course of jumps with their horse, scored for time, incurring faults for every rail knocked down. This is a fan favorite event, free and open to Hobby Horse enthusiasts 6 years and under to 13 years and up, plus parents! Pre-registration is required for this free event, with check-in at 5PM Saturday. Click here to pre-register!