Mill Spring, North Carolina – October 21, 2026 – Ashley Vogel (USA) and Toulonia got off to a victorious start at the Tryon Fall Series, winning the first major FEI- class on Thursday at Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort. The young American topped the $32,000 LeMieux Welcome Stake CSI 2*. Representing the United States, Vogel delivered an impressive performance to top the podium, producing two faultless rounds before stopping the clock at 38.07 seconds in the jump-off to secure the win aboard the 10-year-old bay Oldenburger mare (Toulon x Cassus 2).

Fellow American rider Abbygale Funk (USA) secured second place aboard Hulla Hoop, also completing both rounds without penalties. With a clear jump-off time of 39.08 seconds, Funk finished just over a second behind the winning combination, keeping the pressure on Vogel in a closely contested battle for the top spot.

Completing an all-American podium, Campbell Brown (USA) and Booster 13 took third place after recording two clear rounds and a jump-off time of 39.17 seconds.

With all three combinations finishing on zero faults, the competition highlighted the precision and speed required to succeed at the 1.45m level. Vogel and Toulonia ultimately had the edge, with their decisive jump-off performance earning them the top honors in the Tryon Fall Series feature class of the day.

Final Results – $32,000 LeMieux Welcome Stake CSI 2*

1) Ashley Vogel (USA) & Toulonia – 0 / 0 – 38.07

2) Abbygale Funk (USA) & Hulla Hoop – 0 / 0 – 39.08

3) Campbell Brown (USA) & Booster 13 – 0 / 0 – 39.17

Source: Tryon International

Text: Jumper News, no reproduction without permission.

Photos: © TIEC / Bailey Beck for Natalie Suto Photography

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