Press release from Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort

Conor Swail (IRL) began his Tryon Summer 5 victory streak with a win aboard Theo 160, the 2012 Holsteiner gelding (Christian 25 x Calando IV) owned by Team Phillippaerts, in the $6,000 Speed Stake CSI2*. The pair navigated the course set by Guilherme Jorge (BRA) in a brisk time of 72.46 seconds.

Earning second place was Hilary Mcnerny (USA) aboard her own 2007 Dutch Warmblood gelding (Namelus R x V. Zarah 17), Captain Cooper, with a time of 78.12 seconds. Third place recognition was awarded to Eve Jobs (USA) and her own Venue D’fees Des Hazalles, the 2005 Belgian Warmblood mare (President x Reine Fee Des Hazalles), with a time of 81.94 seconds.