First Combined Driving Marathon Since WEG Tryon 2018 World Class

Sunday, September 20, 2020 | Mary Phelps

Photo: The Best Preliminary Marathon performance was Barbara Sims (SC) with Errisistable, after completing the course on a score of 65.19.

Mill Spring, NC – September 19, 2020 – The inaugural ProElite Tryon CDE hosted at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort showcased Marathon competition on the White Oak Cross-Country Course Saturday, where the Marathon portion of the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 were also held. Thirty-four competitors over 18 classes challenged the hazards, including participants in the ADS Preliminary & Intermediate North American Championships taking place in conjunction with USEF Advanced divisions. The ProElite Tryon CDE is closed to spectators due to COVID-19 protocols. However, live scoring and competition information are available at www.Tryon.com/Driving.

The Best Preliminary Marathon performance was Barbara Sims (SC) with Errisistable, after completing the course on a score of 65.19. Paul Maye (VA) and his team scored 81.76 to post the best run in Intermediate competition, while the Advanced division was bested by Taylor Bradish (SC) and Katydid Duchess, completing the course on a score of 73.89.