Tryon Fall 5: Saturday Update

Daniel Coyle Clocks in a $32,000 Vogel Grand Prix CSI 2* Win With Daydream 

$5,000 USHJA Open National Hunter Derby Title Goes to Brooke Kemper and Ugo Des Dames Z

Roberto Teran Tafur and Condara Dominate $62,500 Major League Show Jumping Individual Round CSI 5* 

Amy Berman and Mitras LS Capture the $3,000 GSS Marketing Open Jumper Stake 

Daniel Coyle All Gas No Brakes in the $32,000 LeMieux Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*

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Leyla Caynak and Rette Solomon for Tryon International

October 17, 2025 – The biggest week of the Tryon Fall Series presented by Coca-Cola has commenced in the Blue Ridge Foothills, bringing CSI 2* and 5* competition, along with the thrills of Major League Show Jumping action. Now two-for-two on CSI 2* wins, Daniel Coyle (IRL) once again found the top of the podium in Tryon Stadium, taking first in Friday’s $32,000 Vogel Grand Prix CSI 2* with Ariel Grange’s Daydream (Phin Phin x Voltaire). Coyle and Daydream crossed the jump off timers at 38.01 seconds for a double clear effort. 17-year-old Tony Stormanns (GER) teamed up with Cassius Clay (Comme Il Faut x Albatros), the 2015 Hanoverian gelding owned by HS Sportpferde GMBH, to take second place, just behind Coyle in 38.41 seconds. Also a talented young force, Olivia Sweetnam (USA) claimed third aboard Epic (Billy Mexico x Flyinge Electro), the 2015 Anglo European gelding owned by Sweet Oak Farm and Monica Preston, marking a 40.41 second jump off. 

Daniel Coyle and Daydream
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Daniel Coyle’s winning mount Daydream is a new teammate, but already proving her worth. “Ariel Grange bought her last year, and we had really high hopes for her,” Coyle said of the 2016 Hungarian Sport Horse mare. “This is her third Grand Prix win this year – she also won a 3* [at the European Championship].”

Tony Stormanns and Cassius Clay
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“She’s an amazing horse,” Coyle said of Daydream. “She’s just starting her career, and she’s already winning at the top level. She still has so much to learn, and I can’t wait for that to happen!” 

Olivia Sweetnam and Epic
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Coyle revealed that Daydream’s athleticism allowed him to leave strides out in several parts of the Peter Grant (CAN)-designed course. “She has a really big stride, and she has lots of scope. It’s a big advantage, especially in a class like this.”

Daniel Coyle, Tony Stormanns, and Olivia Sweetnam in their their presentation ceremony alongside (L-R): Andrea Nannarelli, Vogel North America Sales Manager, Noreen Cothran of The Farm House, and Tryon International Chief Operating Officer Doug Grondahl
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With teenage competitors Tony Stormanns and Olivia Sweetnam on the heels of Coyle and Daydream, Coyle put his veteran’s experience to good use on the short track. Riding one less stride in the course’s center line, he was able to make up the extra time to reach the top of the leaderboard. “I think if [Tony and Olivia] jumped it again, they would leave that stride out as well. It’s the first time in my life I feel a little old!” Coyle quipped.

As the highest placing female rider in the $32,000 Vogel Grand Prix CSI 2*, Olivia Sweetnam received the Leading Lady Award presented by Fairfax & Favor alongside Paula Cudd.
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As Coyle looks to add another win to his week, his team is taking full advantage of all that Tryon International offers. “I like that everything here is on site, and that I can do the 2*, 5*, and also the young horse classes,” he shared. “You get to do it all here!” 

Heather Oswald was presented the Groom’s Award presented by Regal Downs for her care and dedication to Daydream alongside Tryon International's Drew Page.
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Podium finishers enjoy the champagne toast presented by La Marca.
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For full results from the $32,000 Vogel Grand Prix CSI 2*, click here. 

$5,000 USHJA Open National Hunter Derby Title Goes to Brooke Kemper and Ugo Des Dames Z

October 17, 2025 – Mill Spring, NC – 24 trips took to Tryon International’s Derby Field to ride the $5,000 USHJA Open National Hunter Derby course on Friday morning. Brooke Kemper (Reddick, FL) piloted Ugo Des Dames Z (Untouchable x Ulota Du Roc) to score a pair of 92 points and take the win with 184 points total. Second place with a total Hunt & Go score of 177 points was awarded to Harold Chopping (Southern Pines, NC), riding Light My Fire MD (Dallas VDL x Red Flame), the 2016 Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Alexis Niepert. Completing the podium on a score of 173.5 points was Kristin Schettler’s 2020 Dutch Warmblood gelding, Toucan (Tangelo Vande Zuuthoeve x Balina), ridden by Juliana Thorbecke (Boyds, MD).

Brooke Kemper and Ugo Des Dames Z
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According to winning rider Brooke Kemper, Ugo Des Dames Z comes from a talented family, with a sibling also competing at Tryon International this week. "‘Ugo’ is a six-year-old that I imported as a four-year-old after I sold his brother," she shared. "[His brother] Quix Des Dames is now showing as ‘Styles’ with Aaron Vale."

Harold Chopping and Light My Fire MD
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“This summer, I decided that I thought he would prefer to be a hunter than a jumper,” Kemper detailed. “In July, he did his first hunter show. This is his fourth hunter show, and he seems to like it!”

“It’s been really easy,” Kemper explained, describing Ugo’s transition from jumper to hunter. “He’s really brave, and he naturally wants to be calm.” 

Juliana Thorbecke and Toucan
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"It gave a lot of nice options," Kemper said of the Hunt & Go course built by JP Godard. "I loved the option after the trot jump – it gave you the opportunity to make the choice that best suited your own horse. There were plenty of options to go wide if you needed to give a young horse experience, or to turn a little bit shorter if your horse was ready to be handy."

Brooke Kemper and Ugo Des Dames Z in their awards presentation ceremony, 
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“Tryon is great! We love coming here, particularly in the fall. It’s one of our favorite venues to come and visit, and we’re glad to be back this year,” Kemper concluded.  

For full results from the $5,000 USHJA National Open Hunter Derby, click here.

Roberto Teran Tafur and Condara Dominate $62,500 Major League Show Jumping Individual Round CSI 5* 

October 17, 2025 – Friday’s action in Tryon Stadium continued with the $62,500 Major League Show Jumping Individual Round CSI 5*, ultimately captured by Roberto Teran Tafur (COL) and his own Condara (Conthargos x Catapult 7), the 2013 Mecklenburg mare. The winning team went clear with 62.34 seconds on the clock to take home the blue. Claiming second, Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Riesling Van De Gaathoeve (Iron Man VD Padenborre x Diamant de Semilly), the 2017 Belgian Warmblood stallion co-owned with Voquest LLC, were the next fastest with a time of 67.79 seconds. Marking a 69.36 second performance for third place, Andrew Bourns (IRL) piloted Lesley Martin’s 2015 Belgian Warmblood stallion Perte Totale De Res Nova (Comme Il Faut x Verdi) to a fault-free effort. 

Roberto Teran Tafur and Condara
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For full results from the $62,500 Major League Show Jumping Individual Round CSI 5*, click here.

Amy Berman and Mitras LS Capture the $3,000 GSS Marketing Open Jumper Stake

October 17, 2025 – 17 riders tackled the $3,000 GSS Marketing Open Jumper Stake in the International Stadium Friday morning. Collecting the blue ribbon on a jump off time of 33.23 seconds was Amy Berman (Sammamish, WA) aboard her own 2013 Warmblood mare Mitras LS (Montebello La Silla x Really LS La Silla). AS Farms USA Inc.’s 2015 Dutch Warmblood gelding Keagan (Cornet Obolensky x Argane) crossed the timers at 34.83 seconds with Samuel Hutton (Herentals, FL) to earn reserve champion. Completing the class podium with a 36.69 second jump off ride was Stephen Moore (Wellington, FL) piloting Armina’s Girl (Armitage x Stutbuch 1 Centoula) the 2013 Warmblood mare owned by Glenlin Farm. 

Amy Berman and Mitras LS
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For full results from the $3,000 GSS Marketing Open Jumper Stake, click here. 

Daniel Coyle All Gas, No Brakes in the $32,000 LeMieux Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*

October 16, 2025 – Kicking off CSI 2* competition, Daniel Coyle (IRL) piloted the Attache Stables Ltd. 2016 Hanoverian gelding, Calippo 57 (Casallco x For Edition) to first place after a 32.22 second jump off in the $32,000 LeMieux Grand Prix Qualifier. Making a strong effort on a 32.45 second short round for second place, Skylar Wireman (USA) competed with Cielo (Citoki x Quick Star), the 2015 Holsteiner gelding owned by Justin Resnick. Finishing in third place, originally leading the sixteen jump off entries with 33.02 seconds, was the 2011 Zangersheide mare, Cyramo Z (Clarimo Ask x Vigo D’Arsouilles STX) with owner and rider Jacqueline Ruyle (USA).

Daniel Coyle and Calippo 57
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For full results from the $32,000 LeMieux Grand Prix Qualifier CSI 2*, click here. 

Tryon Fall 5 continues through Sunday, October 19th and features the Major League Show Jumping $340,000 KASK Grand Prix CSI 5* at 7pm in Tryon Stadium, with Saturday Night Lights presented by Skyla Credit Union kicking off at 4pm. Learn more at www.resort.tryon.com/snl

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