Cross-Country Schooling Days Every year the Tryon Riding &Hunt Club collaborates with the Foothills Equestrian and Nature Center (FENCE) to  open its cross-country course for schooling. The most valuable part for riders is the filling of the water feature, a special but infrequent event during the year, to allow competitors to train over jumps in…

Fall Horse Trials at FENCE Each October, Tryon Riding & Hunt Club sponsors its Fall “Morris the Horse” Trials for eventers at the Foothills Equestrian and Nature Center (FENCE) in Tryon. This event typically attracts riders from as many as 13 states in western North Carolina and the Southeast.  In recent years, a College Cup…

Each fall, the Tryon Riding & Hunt Club puts on the Any and All Dog Show, a just-for-fun show whose motto is “Every dog has its day.” Big or small, young or old—all dogs are welcome! Held at Tryon’s Harmon Field, classes include Dog with the Best Trick, Dog with the Waggiest Tail, Dog with the…

Bird Dog Trials are mentioned in the original 1960 Articles of Incorporation for the Tryon Riding & Hunt Club.  We are not sure if, or how many, trials the Club ever held but some current members are interested in resurrecting this tradition.  Look for more information in the future and please contact us if you…

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Every December, the Tryon Riding & Hunt Club combines business and pleasure at its Annual Membership Meeting and Christmas Celebration. The event begins with hors d’oeuvres and drinks before segueing into a business meeting that includes the recognition of Heritage Families, approval of new board officers and members and official Club business. The meeting/party also…

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An event that harkens back to one of the first events produced by TRHC – the Carter Brown BBQ was a meal for the community that was held in conjunction with the Charity I horse show (now in its 92nd year).  It is believed that the first BBQ took place in 1928.  Mr. Brown wanted…

The Old Tryon Horse and Hound Show brings back to Tryon one of the Club’s oldest historical events.  The show which was held in 2018 (and then again in 2019) was the first club-sponsored horse show at Harmon  Field since the 1980’s.  The 2020 show was cancelled due to the pandemic, unfortunately, because it would…

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