An Olympic Experience Event Camp, June 2009
News and photos from the eventing camp with Amy, Karen and David O'Connor, and Cathy Wieschoff (at Rebecca Farms in Kalispell, MT) are coming soon. Until then, check out Max Corcoran's blog about her time out west, plus Amy's mom, Jemi, shares adventures of the drive and of day 1 at camp. Enjoy!

Team Tryon News, May 2009
Kentucky was a weekend filled with emotions. Leyland debuted at the four-star level and rose to the challenge finishing in 13th place in a competitive field. Poggio II went along for the trip to Lexington and was officially retired from International competition in a touching ceremony on Sunday morning.

Leyland returned home in great spirits and enjoyed some down time. Back to work with the rest of the horses and a busy summer and fall schedule to look forward to. Stay tuned for an updated competition calendar and news from the exciting "Olympic Experience" eventing camp in June at Rebecca Farms.



Team Tryon News, April 2009
We just returned from a warm and sunny weekend at Galway Downs in Temecula, CA. Amy and Leyland won the CIC***, finishing on a double clear stadium round. Leyland will be making his four-star debut at the Rolex Kentucky CCI**** in just a few weeks. More on Galway Downs results.

Accompanying Leyland to the Kentucky Horse Park is Poggio, who will be there for his official retirement ceremony. If you'll be at Rolex, please come say hello and take pics with Pogi. He loves to meet his fans! Stay tuned for more news later this month. (Photo at left by Joshua Walker.)

Team Tryon News, March 2009
What happened to sunny CA? It's been a hard 2009 in terms of WA weather...and CA wasn't much better, unfortunately. Even so, we had a great trip to CA with two successful outings - Ram Tap Horse Trials (Fresno, CA) and Twin Rivers Horse Trials (Paso Robles, CA). Leyland won the Intermediate division at Ram Tap (in the pouring rain). At Twin, Nico and Amy competed together for the first time – finishing 14th in the Intermediate division. Devon, also in Intermediate, finished 2nd. Last, but not least, Leyland finished 4th in the Advanced division.

We'll be home for a few weeks then back to CA for Galway Downs (March 27-29). If all goes according to plan, and everyone is happy and sound, Leyland is off to Rolex.

In other news, we have a fantastic camp planned this summer at Rebecca Farms called “They Olympic Experience”. Amy will be joined by Karen and David O'Connor for a week of fun in Kalispell, MT June 16-21. It should be awesome. More details to come!

New Equine Addition to the Team!

Check out the latest addition to Team Tryon. He's a lovely bay gelding named Nicodemus, owned by Rebecca Broussard.



Greg Tryon on Stable Scoop Episode #27
Greg joined three other horse husbands on Glenn the Geek's radio show. A fun listen - check it out here.

Congratulations to Mr. Richard Thompson on the purchase of That's Smart

The newest addition to the O'Connor Event Team is That's Smart. He and Karen are already enjoying great success together, most recently finishing in second place at the Ocala CCI**.  Smarty was bred by Joanne Bridgman, in New Zealand, and Amy imported him less than 2 years ago. He and Amy competed through the 2-star level.
 

Leyland wins Jersey Fresh CCI***

Amy Tryon wins the 3-star event on Leyland in his first year at the advanced level. Read more.
 

Amy has competed extensively at the national and international levels:

* 13th place, Rolex Kentucky CCI**** 2009 (Leyland)
* 1st place, Galway Downs CIC*** 2009 (Leyland)
* 4th place, Twin Rivers Horse Trials, Advanced 2009 (Leyland)
* 2nd place, Twin Rivers Horse Trials, Intermediate 2009 (Coal Creek)
* 1st place, Ram Tap Horse Trials, Intermediate 2009 (Leyland)
* 8th place, Fair Hill International CCI*** 2008 (Leyland)
* Jack LeGoff Trophy, American Eventing Championships Advanced 2008 (Leyland)
* 2nd place, American Eventing Championships Advanced 2008 (Leyland)
* 2008 Olympic Eventing Team (Poggio II)
* 1st place, Jersey Fresh CCI*** 2008 (Leyland)
* 6th place, The Fork CIC*** 2008 (Coal Creek)
* 7th place, The Fork CIC*** 2008 (Leyland)
* 1st place, Poplar Place CIC** 2008 (That's Smart)
* 2nd place, Red Hills CIC*** 2008 (Leyland)
* 4th place, Red Hills CIC** 2008 (Coal Creek)
* 10th place, Red Hills Intermediate 2008 (That's Smart)
* 10th place, Pine Top Spring, Advanced HT 2008 (Poggio II)
* 1st place, Ocala Winter HT, Intermediate 2008 (Poggio II)
* 6th place, Woodside HT, Advanced 2007 (Coal Creek)
* 1st place, Florida Three Day CCI** 2007 (Coal Creek)
* 4th place, The Fork CIC***W 2007 (Le Samurai)
* 1st place, Red Hills Advanced 2007 (Le Samurai)
* 5th place, Red Hills CIC** 2007 (Coal Creek)
* 2006 United States Eventing Association Lady Rider of the Year
* 2006 Chronicle of the Horse, Eventing Horseman of the Year
* 2006 Chronicle of the Horse, Eventing Horse of the Year (Poggio II)
* 1st place, Galway Downs CCI** 2006 (Leyland)
* 2nd place, Galway Downs CCI* 2006 (Coal Creek)
* 3rd place, Event at Rebecca Farm CIC** 2006 (Leyland)
* Individual Bronze, World Equestrian Games Aachen 2006 (Poggio II)
* 5th place Blenheim CCI*** 2006 (Le Samurai)
* 5th place Rolex Kentucky CCI**** 2006 (Woodstock)
* 1st place, Poplar Place CIC* 2006 (Leyland)
* 3rd place, Poplar Place HT, Advanced 2006 (Poggio II)
* 1st place, Twin Rivers HT, Advanced 2006 (Woodstock)
* 3rd place, Colorado Horse Park, Advanced 2005 (Smoke Signal)
* 10th place Rolex Kentucky CCI**** 2005 (Poggio II)
* 1st place Foxhall Cup, CCI** 2005 (Smoke Signal)
* 6th place, Chatsworth Georgia CIC*** 2005 (Poggio II)
* 3rd place, Poplar Place CIC* 2005 (Felix)
* 2nd place Southern Pines 2005, AdvancedB (Woodstock)
* 5th place Southern Pines 2005, AdvancedA (Poggio II)
* Team Bronze Medal, Athens Olympics 2004 (Poggio II)
* 1st place Southern Pines 2004, AdvancedA (My Beau)
* 1st place Southern Pines 2004, AdvancedB (Poggio II)
* 1st place North Georgia Classic 2004 CIC*** (My Beau)
* 4th place Rolex Kentucky International CCI**** Modified Division 2004 (My Beau)
* 11th place Rolex Kentucky International CCI**** Modified Division 2004 (Poggio II)
* Team Gold Medal, World Equestrian Games Jerez 2002 (Poggio II)
* United States Eventing Association Ironmaster Trophy for Courage and Fortitude 2003
* 1st place at every Pacific Northwest competition entered 2003
* 3rd place Rolex Kentucky CCI**** 2002 (Poggio II)
* “Best Conditioned Horse” Rolex Kentucky 2002 (Poggio II)
* Highest-placed American, Badminton CCI**** 2002
* Short-listed for the US Olympic Team Sydney 2000
* 4th place individual Pan American Games Winnipeg 1999
* Highest-placed American Punchestown 3-Day Event 1999

Amy Tryon rode a borrowed pony in her first 3-Day Event at the age of 8, and in the ensuing 20+ years has never lost her goal of riding for the United States. She finished high school early in order to gain upper level experience beyond the pacific northwest. From age 16 to 21, Amy traveled the country with two horses, competing, training with world-class instructors, and supporting herself as a working student.

After completing college, Amy started her career as a professional firefighter which allowed her the flexibility to balance her business commitments with her equestrian goals. She retired from firefighting in the summer of 2006 to devote herself entirely to riding.

Amy is based out of Mapleleaf Eventing (at Upson Downs in Duvall, WA) a 20-stall barn she manages. She rides 4-5 horses most days and teaches many lessons. Amy also donates her time to local Pony Clubs, 4-H groups, and up-and-coming Young Riders - giving clinics in dressage, jumping, and horse management. (Photo of Amy and Poggio II in dressage at the 2004 Olympics by Florencia Arrambide.)

Having one very talented horse is something all equestrian competitors hope for; having the opportunity to compete multiple such horses in a given season is the dream of a lifetime. Amy's friends, family, and long-time instructor, Ruth Weissiger Moore of Whidbey Island, WA, form the core of her support group. All have reached out with extraordinary help to make Amy's journey possible. THANK YOU. (Photo of Amy and Poggio II on cross-country at the Olympics by Dean Rutz, The Seattle Times 2004)
 

Finishing on a score of 50.7, Amy & Poggio brought home the Individual Bronze Medal. Amy is thrilled with Poggio - starting off the competition with a solid dressage ride, a double clear XC ride and a double clear stadium ride. 

The U.S. team finished a close 4th to Australia. Germany won the Team Gold Medal with a score of 156, Great Britain won the Team Silver with 180, and Australia won the Team Bronze with 197.30.
 

Amy and Poggio II were one of only two combinations to show jump faultlessly in the team and individual rounds finishing 6th individually. Amy and Poggio wish to thank everyone who supported and encouraged them on the long journey towards the Olympics. Your good wishes and generosity made it all possible!  

Photo of Amy and Poggio II by Florencia Arrambide, 2004 Olympic Games

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