Tryon Duke "Jump for the Children" Benefit II: Results
Audrey Muscari and Chester Du Roset Finish on Top in $50,000 Henri De Rivel Duke Jump For The Children Grand Prix
Brynn Garrett and Blue Buttons Ride Straight to Victory in $5,000 USHJA Fabbri Pony Derby
Team Blue Secure the Championship Title in the USHJA Team Hunter Challenge Final Round
Ivy Smith Takes the Win in the NAL/WIHS Junior 1.10m Jumper Classic presented by Vogel
Anna Tyler and Q-Pleasure Jump to Success in the NAL Junior/Amateur 1.20m Jumper Classic presented by Prestige
Duke “Jump for the Children” Perpetual Trophy Awards
For Immediate Release
Courtney Carter and Leyla Caynak for Tryon International
November 15, 2025 - Mill Spring, NC - It was an exciting conclusion to the Duke “Jump for the Children” benefit shows and the inaugural Duke Under the Lights events. Audrey Muscari (Ocala, FL) aboard Chester Du Roset (Chief V x Calixe Du Roset) came out on top in the $50,000 Henri De Rivel Duke “Jump for the Children” Grand Prix, as the only pair to break into 40 seconds during the competitive jump off. As the last entry to compete in the Tryon Stadium, Fernando Cardenas (New Hill, NC) rode his third mount of the night, Fernando Cardenas Sr.’s 2015 Warmblood gelding Fano Car (Dianant D'heure ABF x Ursula Car) into second place on their jump off time of 41.425 seconds. Brooke Kemper (Reddick, FL) was the first rider to set a clear 41.631 second speed round ride, piloting Arpeggi (Arpeggio x Lucy Lancer), the Arpeggi Group’s 2010 Westphalian gelding.
Audrey Muscari and Chester Du Roset
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“He has the biggest personality, so he shines in night classes where all eyes are on him!” Muscari stated, regarding her 2015 Swiss Warmblood gelding, Chester Du Roset. “He will jump inside out for me to keep the poles in the cups!”
Fernando Cardenas and Fano Car
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Watching fellow competitor Brooke Kemper’s jump off prior to their second round ride, Muscari shared, “we knew she [Brooke Kemper] was going to be really, really fast and her horse is similar, so we tried to match that! Chester canters across the ground so fast and he jumps really fast, so it just worked!”
Brooke Kemper and Arpeggi
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Muscari sung course designer Martin Otto’s praises, saying, “I thought the course was great! The courses have been great all week - they've been really open and allowed the horses to jump with enough technicality to keep the numbers right for the jump offs.”
Audrey Muscari, Fernando Cardenas, and Brooke Kemper in their awards presentation ceremony alongside (L-R) Tryon International's General Manager, Equestrian Operations Glenn Petty, Duke "Jump for the Children" Show Manager, Joan Petty, and Ringmaster Greg O'Kelley
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A frequent rider at Tryon International, but new to the Duke Shows, Muscari concluded with her team’s Tryon experience and thoughts on the Duke Shows new home. “We love Tryon, it’s a great place to come! We always have it on the calendar, and these weeks have been especially fun with the charity aspect. The [Duke “Jump for the Children” Benefit Shows] been a great experience, and I think it should stay here because everyone's had a great time!”
For full results from the $50,000 Henri De Rivel Tryon Duke JFTC Grand Prix, click here.
Brynn Garrett and Blue Buttons Ride Straight to Victory in $5,000 USHJA Fabbri Pony Derby
November 16, 2025 - Brynn Garrett (Linden, NC) and Blue Buttons, the 2017 Welsh pony gelding owned by Katie McDaniel, closed out their final season together with an unforgettable finish winning Sunday’s $5,000 USHJA Fabbri Pony Derby in impressive style. Coming in second, Claire Deutsch (Cary, NC) and her 2016 German Riding Pony mare, Face Me (Stibby-Me x Face the Music) impressed with a smooth, well-executed round that kept them firmly in contention. Finishing strong in third was Ella Vanzant (Fayetteville, GA) and her 2018 Welsh Pony Cross Gelding, Picturesque Paintball (Picturesque Formal Attire x Honey Pot) rounding out a competitive and memorable top three.
Brynn Garrett and Blue Buttons in their presentation ceremony
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“This is his first year out of the greens,” stated Garrett, “I started riding him in May, so this is only my third show with him.” This victory marks their second derby win at Tryon International during this year’s show series, a fitting capstone to a wonderful partnership.
Claire Deutsch and Face Me
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Brynn shared that she and Blue Buttons felt the strongest in the handy round and she will be celebrating by showering him with plenty of well-earned treats.
Ella Vanzant and Picturesque Paintball
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For full results from the $5,000 Fabbri USHJA Pony Derby, click here.
Team Blue Secures the Championship Title in the USHJA Team Hunter Challenge Final Round
November 16, 2025 - Earning gold in the USHJA Team Hunter Challenge Final Round was Team Blue, consisting of Maggie Sozzi (Charlotte, NC) riding 2018 Dutch Warmblood gelding Home Team, Sofia Parise (Sharpsburg, GA) riding 2018 Czech Warmblood gelding Code of Honor (Casino Grande x Liara), Alena Hodges (Wilmington, NC) riding 2016 Welsh Pony gelding AC’s Ivory Dragon (Smoke Tree Dragon Tail x Day at the Beach) and Lauren Hedley (Fuquay Varina, NC) riding 2017 Hanoverian gelding Rudiger Blue (Rotspon x Honeymoon W). Each member and their horse brought unique strengths to earn this win.
Maggie Sozzi and Home Team
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When asked about their strengths as a team, Maggie Sozzi stated, “I think we killed it in the under saddle. I think we all consistently did well on over fences too, but consistently we were all in the 80s under saddle.”
Sofia Parise and Code of Honor
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To ensure they all kept a positive mindset throughout the competition, the team started a group chat days before to discuss ways to stay positive and make sure everyone remembered the most important thing is to have a good time. ”We talked about just having fun, making sure we were happy, and just to have a good time.” stated Sofia Parise.
Alena Hodges and AC's Ivory Dragon
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Support and encouragement was clearly a key asset for the Blue team. “I pulled my horse up in the class today because I couldn't see the jump,” Sozzi shared. “It was very nice to have the team be like, 'it's fine as long as you were safe and you had fun.' That's what this is all about.”
Lauren Hedley and Rüdiger Blue
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Team Blue in their presentation ceremony
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For full results from the USHJA Team Hunter Challenge Final Round, click here.
Ivy Smith Takes the Win in the NAL/WIHS Junior 1.10m Jumper Classic presented by Vogel
November 16, 2025 - The NAL/WIHS Junior Jumper 1.10m Classic presented by Vogel wrapped up with an exciting finish as Ivy Smith (Charlotte, NC) and 2016 Warmblood mare Lesia Z (Levisto Z x Alesia) owned by Tiffany Smith claimed first place with a standout round that set the pace for the division. Annabel Gaudet (Atlanta, GA) and her own 2008 Warmblood mare Cardiana (Cardento x Coriana) delivered an impressive performance to secure second, keeping the pressure on until the final moments. Close behind, Grace Hogan (Spartanburg, SC) and her 2017 Warmblood gelding Maranto Ace (Comfortuna x Isylla Ace) took third with a strong, polished ride.
Ivy Smith and Lesia Z
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For full results from the NAL/WIHS Junior 1.10m Jumper Classic presented by Vogel, click here.
Anna Tyler and Q-Pleasure Jump to Success in the NAL Junior/Amateur 1.20m Jumper Classic presented by Prestige
November 16, 2025 - Anna Taylor (Raleigh, NC) and 2016 Warmblood gelding Q-Pleasure (For Pleasure x Camille Van Seven Oaks) owned by Pine Hollow Farms, delivered a fast and confident round to win the NAL Amateur Jumper 1.20m Classic presented by Prestige with a time of 38.3 seconds. Aboard her own 2013 Irish Sporthorse gelding Fernhill Imperial Flight (O.B.O.S. Quality 004 x Leb Liath), Jenna Mack (Pittsboro, NC) claimed the red ribbon at 41.3 seconds. Third place was earned with a round that finished just shy of second by Angela Hayton (Easley, SC) on her very own 2015 Selle Francais mare with a time of 40.4 seconds.
Anna Tyler and Q-Pleasure
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For full results from the NAL Junior/Amateur 1.20m Jumper Classic presented by Prestige, click here.
Duke “Jump for the Children” Perpetual Trophy Awards
Joan MacNair Memorial Trophy: Grand Childrens Hunter
Nora Isabelle and Conny Grey
Bronze Fox Perpetual Trophy: Grand Adult Amatuer Hunter
Dana Mahoney and Great Perhaps
Faircroft Perpetual Trophy: Grand Champion 3’6” and Up Hunter
MacKensie Bowles and Man of the Hour
Trim Leaward Perpetual Trophy: Junior Hunter 3’6” Large
Anna Tyler and Casco VA
Giggles Perpetual Trophy: Grand Small Pony Hunter
Quinn Brazik and Blue Buttons
Duke “Jump for the Children” Benefit II concludes Hunter/Jumper competition at Tryon International until March 2026. Join us at Tryon International for the upcoming holiday fun, including Thanksgiving at Tryon and Winterfest, including an all NEW walk-through light show! Click here to see all upcoming events at Tryon International.
Photos ©Kirsten Hannah Photography, the official photographer of Triangle Farms Horse Shows Fall Finale. These photos may only be used once, in relation to this press release. Competitors may view and purchase competition photos at https://www.kirstenhannahphotography.com.