Jad Dana Goes the Distance to Win $70,000 Back on Track Grand Prix CSI 2*

Jad Dana and Itchcock Des Dames ©Natalie Suto for Natalie Suto Photography

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.

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.”

“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!”

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.

“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.”

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’re some new, beautiful jumps here, and the atmosphere is amazing. I feel the support of people at Tryon!”

$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.

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.

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.

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