Summer Justus Tops $20k Tryon International Grand Prix during Welcome Series 2
Summer Justus and La Belle SCF ©Paris Lockhart for Natalie Suto Photography
The week started off with an international-caliber jumper competition on display in the $5,000 Tryon Welcome Stake, sponsored by LeMieux. Michael Kocher and LCC Kannan Cavalier (Kannan x LCC Cavalier Sweetheart) rose to the top of the leaderboard, followed by Wilhelmina Horzepa and Billy Guilder (Billy Congo x Dollar Day) in second. Summer Justus was third on the podium with La Belle SCF (Diktator van de Boslandhoeve x Belle Bleu S).
On Sunday, Justus piloted La Belle SCF to victory in the $20,000 Tryon International Grand Prix, securing the top podium position in a competitive class. John Angus and W. Tonix Hero (Ogano Sitte x Itaquine de Roll) claimed second place honors, while Isabella Sparks rounded out the top three aboard Dominator (Diamant de Semilly x Arlene).
Hunter competition was highlighted by the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby, sponsored by Samshield, where Caroline St. Peters and Venmo Me (Bliss MF x Bella SV) earned top honors. Megan Rosenthal and Selwyn (Common Sense x Amazing FLB) secured second place, with Sofia Hughes and Leo Lamour (Leovisto x Zaramia) finishing third.
Jumper competition continued with the $2,000 Open Jumper 1.25m Stake, sponsored by Vogel, where Wilhelmina Horzepa claimed victory aboard Grace (OBF Iceburg x Windfall Frankie). Summer Justus and Casey (Cavall Ask x Casira) followed in second place, while Lanie Nash and Scooby Doo (Quickly de Kreisker x Luca Van ‘T Eigenlo) completed the podium in third.
For full results and upcoming competition schedules, visit www.tryon.com
