It takes a Team to do incredible things. Tryon International and its brands employ an average of 250 full-time employees and more than 500 staff at peak seasons. Each month, we’ll be featuring some employees celebrating five years or more at Tryon International and celebrating the great work they do every day. Meet (just a few!) April anniversary team members below.

Preview 2024 Dates and SAVE on Stalls when booked by March 1! Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (Tryon International) is the ultimate destination for all who love horses, outdoor living, and an active lifestyle. We offer first-class facilities for equestrian events of all levels and disciplines, located in the Blue Ridge Foothills of Mill Spring, NC. Diverse onsite restaurants, a variety of shops, relaxing lodging getaways, family entertainment, and more make Tryon International an ideal destination, any time of year.

The Young Horse Show Finals hosted at Tryon International will see horses, owners, breeders, and exhibitors from all across the country, some crossing several states to compete in this prestigious event. One of these exhibitors is Addie Malinski, hailing from Penrose, Colorado. Malinski is traveling to the Young Horse Show Finals to compete with her AWSSR stallion, ASF Air Attack, also known as “Aries”. Aries has grown in internet popularity with his charming personality and striking pinto markings, building a community of over 2,000 horse-loving followers on his Facebook page.

Visit Tryon International for an unforgettable girls’ getaway for all who love horses. Situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the 1,600-acre resort is conveniently located an hour from Asheville and Charlotte, North Carolina, and Greenville, South Carolina, for endless exploration.

As Tryon International’s Official Photographer for all Hunter/Jumper shows at the venue, Natalie Suto can be seen all across the showgrounds photographing competitors in the show ring and capturing unique behind-the-scenes moments. Natalie began taking photos at Tryon International in 2021, and employs a talented team of photographers to capture equestrian athletes’ photos and all their favorite moments. We sat down with Natalie to learn more about her journey as a young entrepreneur, her history with Tryon International, and how she got started in photography.

Teddy has been one of Tryon International’s trusty hobby horses since the very start of the North American Hobby Horse Series™, participating in every single event Saturdays in July and October. As the official “catch ride” stick horse of the American Hobby Horse Series presented by Young Rider, Teddy is ready to step in should a competitor need to borrow a hobby horse. He can be distinguished by his bright blue bridle, white blaze, chestnut body and brown mane. Teddy was kind enough to allow an interview between his busy training schedule. 

Genevieve "Gigi" Long, of Greenville, SC, is qualified for USEF Pony Finals and will compete with Home Run Bound at the prestigious event in August. This will be Gigi’s first trip to Pony Finals, and is under the guidance of Gisele Beardsley O'Grady at Clearview Farm in Landrum, SC.