Mill Spring, United States – July 16, 2025 – Touring the $32,000 Two Phase Challenge CSI 3* course, 24 horses and riders challenged the Ken Krome-designed track. Only six of those cleared the first phase and qualified for the second phase of the course. Nicolette Hirt (USA) and the 2009 Oldenburg gelding, Chatou 7 (Chacco-Blue x Toulon) owned by Chatwood Farms, championed the class with a time of 25.45 seconds.

Earning second place with a speed phase time of 25.73 seconds was the 2017 Hanoverian mare, Balou’s Honora Car (Balou Du Rouet x Galiani CH), owned and ridden by Fernando Cardenas (COL).

Michael Kocher (USA) aboard his own Dexterity Z (Dominator 2000 Z x Canezaro), the 2017 Zangersheide gelding completed the podium with 26.33 seconds on the clock.

Final Results – $32,000 Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3*

1) Nicolette Hirt (USA) & Chatou 7 – 0 / 0 – 25.45

2) Fernando Cardenas (COL) & Balou’s Honora Car – 0 / 0 – 25.73

3) Michael Kocher (USA) & Dexterity Z – 0 / 0 – 26.33

Source: Press Release from Tryon International Equestrian Center

Photo: © TIEC / Bailey Beck for Natalie Suto Photography 

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