Tryon International Equestrian Center announces the addition of four consecutive weeks of competition spanning the month of August in the newly added August Series. The August Series will commence on Wednesday, August 6, continuing through August 30, hosting one FEI CSI 3* competition during the first week of the series (August 6-9) and three national competitions.

August 1 – (Aug. 6-9) – FEI CSI 3* $127,000 Grand Prix/Regional Hunters

August 2 – (Aug. 13-16) – USEF Level 3 $25,000 Grand Prix/Regional Hunters

August 3 – (Aug. 20-23) – USEF Level 3 $25,000 Grand Prix/Regional Hunters

August 4 – (Aug. 27-30) – USEF Level 5 $50,000 Grand Prix/Regional Hunters

The August 1 FEI CSI 3* week at TIEC will offer three FEI classes to international competitors, two $34,000 classes alongside a $127,000 Grand Prix. The August Series will be the third series to host FEI competition in the 2015 calendar year at the venue.

“Continuing to add FEI dates has been a major focus at Tryon International Equestrian Center this year. Our goal is to help keep riders competing in the United States, allowing them to gain valuable ranking points without feeling the pressure to travel internationally to stay competitive,” said Mark Bellissimo, managing partner of the Tryon Equestrian Partners. “Expanding the sport in the U.S. is crucial and in order to do that, we must give riders the opportunity to compete at the highest possible levels throughout the year.”

 

– Submitted by TIEC