Tryon Fall 3: Results
Jad Dana Goes the Distance to Win $70,000 Back on Track Grand Prix CSI 2*
$25,000 Yanmar America Sunday Classic Success for Ramiro Quintana
The Tittles Take the Title in the Prestige NAL Junior Jumper Classic
Kinser Vale Rides Elusive to Vogel NAL/WIHS Junior Jumper Classic Win
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October 4, 2025 – Mill Spring, NC – Besting an ultra-competitive field of athletes in Saturday night’s $70,000 Back on Track Grand Prix CSI 2*, Jad Dana (LEB) saw the top of the podium once again with teammate Itchcock Des Dames (Marius Claudius x Calvaro F.C.). Blazing through the jump off timers in 37.46 seconds, the winning pair produced a double clear effort on the Oscar Soberon (USA) track. Aboard Leeann Ablin’s Baroness (Balous Bellini x Unknown), Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN) and the 2015 Westphalian mare completed the short round just behind Jad Dana, marking a time of 38.07 seconds. Kristen VanderVeen (USA) partnered with Bull Run’s Jireh (Uriko x Colman) to take third, recording a 38.78 second jump off time with the Bull Run Jumpers Inc.’s 2014 Holsteiner gelding.
Jad Dana and Itchcock Des Dames
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Tackling the Grand Prix jump off track early, winner Jad Dana acknowledged the talent he was up against. “The jump off was very fast,” he explained. “Unlike [Thursday], I went third [in tonight’s jump off]. Behind me was Kristen VanderVeen, who is unbelievably fast – so is Luis Larrazabal.”
Luis Fernando Larrazabal and Baroness
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“I knew there were a couple places [on course] where somebody could beat me,” Dana said, noting the challenges of the Oscar Soberon-built track. “Luckily, it was my day, and I’m thrilled!”
Kristen VanderVeen and Bull Run’s Jireh
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Now two-for-two on FEI wins during Tryon Fall 3 with the 2014 Swedish Warmblood owned by The Itchy Group, Dana was sure to praise the gelding’s athleticism and sharpness. “I’m just so happy with him. If you watched the jump off, you’ll know that he did help me out. I love him a lot – I believe in him, and I think he knows it.”
Jad Dana, Luis Fernando Larrazabal, and Kristen VanderVeen in their awards presentation ceremony alongside (L-R) Back on Track USA Marketing Coordinator Yvonne Williams, Back on Track USA CEO James Ruder, Tryon International Director of Facility Operations Dennis Brown, and Tryon International Chief Operating Officer Doug Grondahl.
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“We have such a good program going for ‘Itchy’ right now,” he continued. “A huge thanks to my coach, Leslie Burr, who got him ready for me to be able to do what I just did. It feels incredible.”
Geovanni Velasquez was presented the Groom’s Award for his care and dedication to Itchcock Des Dames alongside Tryon International's Drew Page.
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Having enjoyed his fair share of wins and podium placings at Tryon International, Dana will be staying for another week to compete in the Blue Ridge Foothills. “We love Tryon. It’s always on our schedule, whether it be in the spring, summer, or fall,” he shared. “There’s some new, beautiful jumps here, and the atmosphere is amazing. I feel the support of people at Tryon!
As the highest placing female rider in the $70,000 Back on Track Grand Prix CSI 2* Kristen VanderVeen received the Leading Lady Award presented by Fairfax & Favor alongside Tryon International’s Director of Equestrian Marketing, Communications & Business Development Jimmie Schramm.
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Podium finishers enjoy the champagne toast presented by La Marca.
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Results: $70,000 Back on Track Grand Prix CSI 2*
Horse Name, Year Breed gender (Sire x Sire of Dam)
Rider (COUNTRY), Owner: Faults/Faults/Time
1) Itchcock Des Dames, 2014 Swedish Warmblood gelding (Marius Claudius x Calvaro F.C.)
Jad Dana (LEB), The Itchy Group:
2) Baroness, 2015 Westphalian mare (Balous Bellini x Unknown)
Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN), Leeann Ablin:
3) Bull Run’s Jireh, 2014 Holsteiner gelding (Uriko x Colman)
Kristen VanderVeen (USA), Bull Run Jumpers Inc:
4) Cristiano Obolensky, 2015 Hanoverian gelding (Coronet Obolensky x Stakkato)
Gonzalo Busca Roca (ESP), Gonzalo Busca Roca:
5) Storiall Blue, 2012 Hanoverian gelding (Argelith Stakkato x Chacco-Blue)
Stella Stinnett (USA), Stella Stinnett:
6) Yalambi’s Ikon, 2012 Australian Warmblood gelding (Yalambi's Carpino Z x Yalambi's Val D'isere VDL)
Maddison Stephen (AUS), Maddison Stephen:
7) Gucci Des Embruns, 2016 Selle Francais gelding (Malito De Reve x Fusain Du Defey HN)
David Blake (IRL), Pine Hollow Farm:
8) Pia Maria H, 2015 Belgian Warmblood mare (unknown x unknown)
Rodrigo Enriquez (MEX), Rodrigo Enriquez:
9) Petit Gervais V/D Weidekouter, 2015 Belgian Warmblood gelding (Emerald x VDL Veron)
Bliss Heers (USA), Bridgeside Farms LLC:
10) Cornwall Bh, 2008 Holsteiner gelding (Con Air x Unknown)
David Blake (IRL), Gochman Sport Horse LLC:
11) Jon Snow, 2016 Warmblood stallion (Vingino x Eldorado VD Zeshoek)
Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN), Paloma Santa Cruz:
12) Squirt Gun, 2011 Oldenburg gelding (Diarado x Quick Star)
Paul O’Shea (IRL), Team Eye Candy:
For full results from the $70,000 Back on Track Grand Prix CSI 2*, click here.
$25,000 Yanmar America Sunday Classic Success for Ramiro Quintana
October 5, 2025 – The week of Tryon Fall 3 concluded with the $25,000 Yanmar America Sunday Classic, seeing a field of 20 trips. Ramiro Quintana (Wellington, FL) successfully piloted the Esperanza Imports, LLC mount Conrad 138 (Cantoblanco x Lazia 2), the 2012 gelding, to the fastest of the double clear rounds. Tulara Cascara (Cascadello x Tulara Copaccia), the 2017 Warmblood gelding owned by ThinksLikeAHorse and ridden by Aaron Vale (Williston, FL), earned the reserve honors title of the 20 trip class. Making it onto the podium for the fourth time this week was Jad Dana (Wellington, FL), who rode Fleur-De-Lis’ Cherie (Clarimo x Tovita), the 2012 Holsteiner mare owned by The Cherie Group.
Ramiro Quintana and Conrad 138
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For full results from the Yanmar America $25,000 Sunday Classic, click here.
The Tittles Take the Titles in the Prestige NAL Junior Jumper Classic
October 5, 2025 – Tryon Stadium saw an exciting morning as sister duo Suzette and Liza Tittle swept the podium in the Prestige NAL Junior Jumper Classic. Suzette Tittle (Roswell, GA) came away with the blue as the only double clear performer aboard Bull Run’s Redemption (Caretano x Rochella), the Tittle Sport Horses 2014 Holsteiner gelding. Walking away with second and third was Liza Tittle (Roswell, GA), who accrued a few faults in her jump off rounds. Second place was earned with Bull Run’s Charis (Royal Feu S.F. x Cleopatra) the 2016 Dutch Warmblood mare owned by VW Sales. Another Tittle Sport Horses mount, Bull Run’s Relentless (D’Olympia x Laeticia), the 2008 Warmblood gelding, earned third place.
Suzette Tittle and Bull Run’s Redemption
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For full results from the Prestige NAL Junior Jumper Classic, click here.
Kinser Vale Rides Elusive to Vogel NAL/WIHS Junior Jumper Classic Win
October 5, 2025 – In a quick dash for the cash, Kinser Vale (Williston, FL) rode the 2009 Dutch Warmblood gelding Elusive (Rodrigo VDL x Alouette), owned by ThinksLikeAHorse, to a 32.35 second win in the Vogel NAL/WIHS Junior Jumper Classic. Aboard her own 2013 Zangersheide gelding Quality Bravo Z (Quality Touch Z x ADC Chocolete Z), rider Madyson Rylee (Troutman, NC) produced a 34.48 second time to receive reserve honors. Just short of the red ribbon with a time of 34.59 seconds, Ella Walker (Windermere, FL) piloted her own Airway Semilly (Diamant De Semilly x Jaffna De Semilly), the 2010 Selle Francais, gelding into third place.
Kinser Vale and Elusive
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For full results from the Vogel NAL/WIHS Junior Jumper Classic, click here.
For full division results from Tryon Fall 3, click here.
The Tryon Fall Series presented by Coca-Cola continues with Tryon Fall 4, which will take place October 7-12. FEI CSI 3* highlight classes include the $32,000 LeMieux Welcome Stake on Thursday, October 9, and the $120,000 Skyla Credit Union Grand Prix, hosted in Tryon Stadium on Saturday. To learn more, visit www.Tryon.com/allevents.
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