Mill Spring, N.C.—Oct. 8
Tryon International Equestrian Center is proud to present the first annual Suncast® Turf Series, featuring three weeks of world-class show jumping competition on the new TIEC grass complex. The 2016 Tryon Fall Series presented by Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District showcases six weeks of hunter/jumper competition, highlighted by three weeks of FEI competition, including two FEI CSI 3* and an FEI CSI 5* which will award more than $2 million dollars in prize money.
“Suncast® is excited to continue our long-standing involvement with equestrian sports,” said Tom Tisbo, CEO of Suncast® Corporation. “The rider athletes and their supporting teams exhibit such hard work and dedication. We have been a Tryon sponsor before, and every year we are amazed by the level of competition at these events. We take pride in knowing that, while we use these opportunities to build awareness of the Suncast® brand, we are also helping to grow this wonderful sport.”
The Suncast® Turf Series will host three separate classes each week within TIEC’s impressive 13-acre engineered grass complex. The multi-million dollar Grass Complex is TIEC’s newest innovation and can support up to six large 180 x 335 ft. riding arenas that can be repositioned in numerous configurations to keep riders and horses engaged within a variety of site-lines. The Grass Complex utilizes the latest in turf technology featuring a Bermuda grass hybrid called TifTuf which requires 38% less water, has a longer growing season, and “repairs” itself much more quickly than traditional grasses using a proprietary organic material called Mirimichi.
Most importantly it is grown within an international footing surface of specialized sands, organic materials, and synthetic fiber installed on top of a massive 6 inch high drainage complex. The Grass Complex was put to the test during the USEA’s 2016 American Eventing Championships when close to 2 inches of rain occurred within 45 minutes and the complex was immediately ridable with no pooling of water and no disruption to the traction in the footing.
The Suncast© Turf Series will begin during Tryon Fall IV and continue through Tryon Fall VI, offering both national and international competition opportunities.
The 2016 Suncast® Turf Tour will include the following classes during the Tryon Fall Series: a $25,000 Suncast® Commercial Grand Prix on Sunday, Oct. 16, a $50,000 Suncast® Commercial 1.50m Classic CSI 5* on Sunday, Oct. 23, as well as a $25,000 Suncast® Commercial Grand Prix on Sunday, Oct. 30.
“Our customers have a great interest in grass rings unfortunately the options are increasingly limited and the experiences less satisfying as most grass rings in this country are just existing grass fields that are used for riding and are highly susceptible to weather events as well as accelerated wear and tear after just a few classes.
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By the end of the second or third day most rings are less rideable, introduce risks for riders and horses, and the dynamics of the competition change”, explained Mark Bellissimo, Managing Partner of TIEC. He added, “With six engineered grass arenas, these rings will allow us to provide week long competitions for both hunters and jumpers, which will be a great break for the riders and their horses,” explained Mark Bellissimo, Managing Partner of Tryon Equestrian Partners. “We will be introducing week long competitions in the spring of 2017, and they will flow into both our summer and fall circuits.”
TIEC also plans to open nearly 2 miles of the highly acclaimed cross-country track, outfitted with the same grass footing surface as the Grass Complex, to exhibitors wishing to exercise, graze, and condition their horses on the property grounds.
Coinciding with the Suncast® Turf Series, TIEC will offer spectators prime viewing of the competition while overlooking the derby field as part of the new “Derby Days” event series, beginning Sunday, October 14, and continuing through Sunday, October 30. “Derby Days” will begin at 12:00 p.m. each Sunday of the Suncast® Turf Tour Series and will feature VIP tent seating including a full brunch menu, special family friendly activities and much more! To reserve your seating, please contact legendsclub@tryon.com.
To learn more about Tryon International Equestrian Center and the 2016 Tryon Fall Series presented by Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District please visit www.tryon.com.
About Suncast® Commercial
Suncast® Commercial is a market leader in high-quality resin, wood, and metal products made in the U.S.A. for over 25 years. By listening and valuing consumer input, they have been able to grow and adapt to meet the end user’s needs with every item they deliver. Their product range covers material handling, waste management, storage, and seating solutions. They also manufacture a wide variety of custom wood structures to enhance any outdoor environment. From graceful gazebos to elegant pergolas and pavilions, each impressive accent marries comfort, function and style to uniquely complement your space.
Suncast®, the parent company of Suncast® Commercial, has expanded their business over the years by listening to the wants and needs of their consumers. They are industry experts in outdoor storage and garden products that are sold worldwide through major retailers, and have extended their reach into the commercial space with Suncast® Commercial. Suncast® Commercial takes pride in creating high-quality, innovative, and thoughtful products for the commercial space.
Suncast® Commercial products are proudly manufactured in Batavia, IL, and are available globally through distributors and retailers. Visit www.suncastcommercial.com to learn more.
