The $25,000 Grand Prix concluded a full week of competition at Tryon Spring 3, which began on Thursday with Amanda Forte of Glenmore, PA, aboard Cerulean Stables LLC’s Falcon sweeping all three rounds in the $1,000 1.20m Open Jumper presented by Animo. The duo produced one of five double clears in the first class of 16 entries, winning the jump off in 31.56 seconds. The pair added two more double clear rounds in the following classes to take home the Champion award for the division. Michael Dorman of Wellington, FL and Wyndmont Inc.’s Zaldorado captured the Reserve Champion honors.
Amanda Forte continued her success aboard Rincoola Black Adder with wins in both the $1,000 1.30m Open Jumper presented by Adequan® on Thursday and the $10,000 Suncast® Welcome Stake 1.45m on Friday. The 1.30m Open Jumper proved to be a competitive class with only five double clear trips, pressing riders for fast rounds. Doug Payne of Apex, NC and Michael Rubin’s Eli finished second just behind Forte in 31.016 seconds and Michael Dorman aboard Wyndmont Inc.’s Cas in third with a time of 35.716.
The $10,000 Suncast® Welcome Stake challenged competitors as only three pairs moved forward to the jump-off. Forte and Rincoola Black Adder took home the win finishing clear in 39.672 seconds followed by Kristen Vanderveen of St. Charles, IL, aboard Bull Run’s Holy Smokes knocking a rail in the jump-off and finishing with a time of 40.306. Michael Dorman and Wyndmont Inc.’s Zephyr finished in third.