THE TRYON RIDING & HUNT CLUB, INC., was founded in 1925. Carter P. Brown as a founder, Director and Officer promoted horseback rides, picnics, helped maintain hundreds of miles of riding trails and equestrian events, was building the basis for an organization to perpetuate a wholesome and productive role for the Club to participate and lead in the preservation and promotion of the good life in the area.
The Club was incorporated in 1960 as a nonprofit organization whose function is to: encourage, support, and promote all types of horse activities which will enhance the equestrian tradition of the Tryon area, through programs of education, demonstrations of horse skills, and cooperation with allied programs of nature conservation, maintenance of trails and carriageways, recreational and sporting events, and such other equestrian activities that will benefit the entire community.
These objectives have been carried out in many ways including sponsoring the following annual events: Block House Steeplechase Races, Tryon Horse Show, Any & All Dog Show, Tryon Riding & Hunt Club Horse Trials and an annual meeting. In the past the Club has also sponsored: a Junior Horse Show, the Piedmont Paso Fino Horse Show, picnic rides, lancing (tilting) tournaments, gymkhanas, tri-weekly drag hunts, bird dog field trials, plus barbeque picnics in connection with the Tryon Horse Show. In 1956 the Club was instrumental in getting the United States Equestrian Team to train here in Tryon at the Cotton Patch in preparation for the Olympics in Stockholm.
We welcome any an all new members to join the Tryon Riding & Hunt Club and support our many civic activities. For membership information visit our membership page, email us, or call (828) 863-0480.