Bermudian equestrian Tyler James delivered a series of standout performances at North Carolina's Tryon International Equestrian Center, securing a division championship title alongside strong finishes in national derby competition.
Riding under the guidance of coach Wendy Arndt and Team I.E.C. across the two-week stretch from July 7 to July 19, James demonstrated remarkable consistency across both jumper and hunter disciplines.
The highlight of the series came in the 1.20m Amateur division, where James debuted a fresh partnership with Case Closed 441.
Despite it being their first competitive outing together, the pair adapted quickly:
1st & 2nd place finishes across their division rounds.
1.20m Division Champion title secured on debut.
James also made his presence felt in the prestigious USHJA National Hunter Derby, taking on a stacked field of 27 riders aboard Vino Blanco.
A clinical round saw the pair narrowly miss out on the top spot, claiming an impressive 2nd place finish.
Building on his established track record, James added further success with trusty partner Cruise Control, navigating another demanding course to secure a respectable 6th place finish in the USHJA National Hunter Derby.
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