Mill Spring, North Carolina, United States – May 24, 2025 – The $70,000 Fields Auto Group Grand Prix CSI 2* took centerstage in Tryon Stadium as part of Saturday Night Lights presented by Skyla Credit Union, with Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen (USA) and Mochito V/D Mishagen claiming silver honors.

Cruciotti was one of 33 riders that tested the first round track designed by Anthony D’Ambrosio (USA), and one of nine pairs to qualify for the jump off round. Kelli and Mochito V/D Mishagen (Emerald x Lord Z), the 2012 Belgian Warmblood gelding owned by Serenity Farm, toured the short course in a time of 41.67 seconds for reserve honors.

As the highest placing female rider in the $70,000 Fields Auto Group Grand Prix CSI 2*, Kelli Cruciotti received the Leading Lady Award presented by Fairfax & Favor alongside Paula Cudd.

Final Results – $70,000 Fields Auto Group Grand Prix CSI 2*

1) Luis Fernando Larrazabal (VEN) & Belle de Muze – 0 / 0 – 40.10

2) Kelli Cruciotti Vanderveen (USA) & Mochito V/D Mishagen – 0 / 0 – 41.67

3) Katie Eppinger (USA) & Corneska de La Falize Z – 0 / 0 – 42.10

Source: Press Release (edited) Sarah Madden Taylor and Rette Solomon for Tryon International

Photos: © TIEC / Sarah Sturgis & Laci Matthews for Natalie Suto Photography

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