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Friday, July 24, 2026
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Teenage rider Flood claims back-to-back reserve titles at Tryon
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Fifteen-year-old Logan Flood enjoyed a breakthrough performance at the prestigious Tryon International Summer Series in North Carolina, collecting two reserve championship titles across consecutive weeks of competition.
Competing against an international field, Flood faced the added challenge of riding unfamiliar horses during the opening week, partnering Zero to Sixty and Capricho.
It proved no obstacle for the young Bermudian, who excelled in the 1.10m Junior Jumper Division aboard Capricho. A series of faultless rounds saw her claim one victory and two third-place finishes from a field of 21 competitors, earning the Reserve Championship through consistent performances across the week.
Flood carried that momentum into the second week, stepping up to the more demanding 1.20m Junior Jumper Division — a height she had never previously contested in competition.
Once again riding Capricho, she delivered another impressive display, securing two podium finishes from three classes, including a first-place finish and a third. The results were enough to secure a second consecutive Reserve Championship, underlining her rapid progress at the international event.
The two-week competition also provided Flood with valuable experience competing at a higher level against strong opposition, while working under the guidance of Wendy Arndt and Team IEC.
Her performances at one of North America's leading summer show jumping events mark another significant milestone in the development of one of Bermuda's promising young equestrian talents.
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Thursday, July 23, 2026
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James Shines at Tryon Series in an Impressive Fortnight
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Bermudian equestrian Tyler James delivered a series of standout performances at North Carolina's Tryon International Equestrian Center, securing a division championship title alongside strong finishes in national derby competition.
Riding under the guidance of coach Wendy Arndt and Team I.E.C. across the two-week stretch from July 7 to July 19, James demonstrated remarkable consistency across both jumper and hunter disciplines.
The highlight of the series came in the 1.20m Amateur division, where James debuted a fresh partnership with Case Closed 441.
Despite it being their first competitive outing together, the pair adapted quickly:
1st & 2nd place finishes across their division rounds.
1.20m Division Champion title secured on debut.
James also made his presence felt in the prestigious USHJA National Hunter Derby, taking on a stacked field of 27 riders aboard Vino Blanco.
A clinical round saw the pair narrowly miss out on the top spot, claiming an impressive 2nd place finish.
Building on his established track record, James added further success with trusty partner Cruise Control, navigating another demanding course to secure a respectable 6th place finish in the USHJA National Hunter Derby.
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Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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Crews Enjoys Stellar Fortnight at Tryon Summer Series
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Equestrian Blaire Crews produced a series of impressive performances across two action-packed weeks at the 2026 Tryon Summer Series in North Carolina, racking up top finishes across multiple divisions.
Crews got her campaign off to a flying start during Week One, partnering with Deja Vu to claim a superb 3rd-place finish out of 21 competitors in the Junior Jumpers 1.10m class. Switching rides to Gentley, Crews recorded an eye-catching score of 88 in the opening round of the USHJA National Hunter Derby Jr/Am.
Building on that early momentum, Crews enjoyed a trophy-laden Week Two with a string of consistent displays across three separate horses:
Junior Jumpers 1.20m: Paired again with Deja Vu, Crews proved a force at the higher height, capturing 2nd, 4th, and 5th place finishes.
Junior Jumpers 1.00m: Riding Cayden, Crews maintained her hot streak in the ring, securing a pair of 2nd-place ribbons alongside a 4th-place finish.
3'6" Junior Hunters: Reuniting with Gentley, Crews showcased remarkable precision across five rounds, delivering consistent results of 4th, 4th, 5th, 5th, and 6th.
The dominant fortnight in North Carolina marks another fine milestone in Crews' campaign, highlighting her versatility and composure across both jumper and hunter disciplines on the big stage.
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Friday, July 10, 2026
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Waldron Shines with Victory at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
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Bermudian driver Kiwon Waldron made his solitary appearance of the night count, securing a superb victory in the sulky at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana.
Waldron had just one opportunity to tackle the track, but he executed his race plan to perfection in the fifth race of the evening, a competitive trot class event.
Driving High Honor Role, Waldron took control of the race and timed his run beautifully, crossing the line ahead of the field in a winning time of one minute fifty-eight and two-fifths seconds to ensure a highly successful trip to the Indiana oval.
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Thursday, July 09, 2026
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Waldron secures twin fifth-place's at Harrah’s Hoosier Park
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Bermudian driver Kiwon Waldron enjoyed a productive evening in the sulky, claiming two top-five finishes during a competitive night of harness racing at Harrah’s Hoosier Park in Indiana.
Waldron first featured in the seventh race of the evening, a fiercely contested pace class event.
Guiding Stop The Vanity, the Bermudian driver maintained a strong position throughout before crossing the line in fifth place, stopping the clock in a respectable time of 1:54&2.
He was back in action later in the evening for race twelve, shifting disciplines to the trot class behind Winnin Dollars.
In another testing field, Waldron produced a similarly composed drive to secure his second fifth-place finish of the night, guiding his horse home in a time of 1:59&4 to cap off a solid night’s work on the Indiana track.
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