Amy Tryon rode a borrowed pony in her first 3-Day Event at the age of 8, and in the ensuing 20+ years has never lost her goal of riding for the United States. She finished high school early in order to gain upper level experience beyond the pacific northwest. From age 16 to 21, Amy traveled the country with two horses, competing, training with world-class instructors, and supporting herself as a working student.
After completing college, Amy started her career as a professional firefighter which allowed her the flexibility to balance her business commitments with her equestrian goals. She retired from firefighting in the summer of 2006 to devote herself entirely to riding.
Amy is based out of Mapleleaf Eventing (at Upson Downs in Duvall, WA) a 20-stall barn she manages. She rides 4-5 horses most days and teaches many lessons. Amy also donates her time to local Pony Clubs, 4-H groups, and up-and-coming Young Riders - giving clinics in dressage, jumping, and horse management.
Having one very talented horse is something all equestrian competitors hope for; having the opportunity to compete multiple such horses in a given season is the dream of a lifetime. Amy's friends, family, and long-time instructor, Ruth Weissiger Moore of Whidbey Island, WA, form the core of her support group. All have reached out with extraordinary help to make Amy's journey possible.
Awards
- 1st place, Galway Downs CIC*** 2009 (Leyland)
- 4th place, Twin Rivers Horse Trials, Advanced 2009 (Leyland)
- 2nd place, Twin Rivers Horse Trials, Intermediate 2009 (Coal Creek)
- 1st place, Ram Tap Horse Trials, Intermediate 2009 (Leyland)
- 8th place, Fair Hill International CCI*** 2008 (Leyland)
- Jack LeGoff Trophy, American Eventing Championships Advanced 2008 (Leyland)
- 2nd place, American Eventing Championships Advanced 2008 (Leyland)
- 2008 Olympic Eventing Team (Poggio II)
- 1st place, Jersey Fresh CCI*** 2008 (Leyland)
- 6th place, The Fork CIC*** 2008 (Coal Creek)
- 7th place, The Fork CIC*** 2008 (Leyland)
- 1st place, Poplar Place CIC** 2008 (That's Smart)
- 2nd place, Red Hills CIC*** 2008 (Leyland)
- 4th place, Red Hills CIC** 2008 (Coal Creek)
- 10th place, Red Hills Intermediate 2008 (That's Smart)
- 10th place, Pine Top Spring, Advanced HT 2008 (Poggio II)
- 1st place, Ocala Winter HT, Intermediate 2008 (Poggio II)
- 6th place, Woodside HT, Advanced 2007 (Coal Creek)
- 1st place, Florida Three Day CCI** 2007 (Coal Creek)
- 4th place, The Fork CIC***W 2007 (Le Samurai)
- 1st place, Red Hills Advanced 2007 (Le Samurai)
- 5th place, Red Hills CIC** 2007 (Coal Creek)
- 2006 United States Eventing Association Lady Rider of the Year
- 2006 Chronicle of the Horse, Eventing Horseman of the Year
- 2006 Chronicle of the Horse, Eventing Horse of the Year (Poggio II)
- 1st place, Galway Downs CCI** 2006 (Leyland)
- 2nd place, Galway Downs CCI* 2006 (Coal Creek)
- 3rd place, Event at Rebecca Farm CIC** 2006 (Leyland)
- Individual Bronze, World Equestrian Games Aachen 2006 (Poggio II)
- 5th place Blenheim CCI*** 2006 (Le Samurai)
- 5th place Rolex Kentucky CCI**** 2006 (Woodstock)
- 1st place, Poplar Place CIC* 2006 (Leyland)
- 3rd place, Poplar Place HT, Advanced 2006 (Poggio II)
- 1st place, Twin Rivers HT, Advanced 2006 (Woodstock)
- 3rd place, Colorado Horse Park, Advanced 2005 (Smoke Signal)
- 10th place Rolex Kentucky CCI**** 2005 (Poggio II)
- 1st place Foxhall Cup, CCI** 2005 (Smoke Signal)
- 6th place, Chatsworth Georgia CIC*** 2005 (Poggio II)
- 3rd place, Poplar Place CIC* 2005 (Felix)
- 2nd place Southern Pines 2005, AdvancedB (Woodstock)
- 5th place Southern Pines 2005, AdvancedA (Poggio II)
- Team Bronze Medal, Athens Olympics 2004 (Poggio II)
- 1st place Southern Pines 2004, AdvancedA (My Beau)
- 1st place Southern Pines 2004, AdvancedB (Poggio II)
- 1st place North Georgia Classic 2004 CIC*** (My Beau)
- 4th place Rolex Kentucky International CCI**** Modified Division 2004 (My Beau)
- 11th place Rolex Kentucky International CCI**** Modified Division 2004 (Poggio II)
- Team Gold Medal, World Equestrian Games Jerez 2002 (Poggio II)
- United States Eventing Association Ironmaster Trophy for Courage and Fortitude 2003
- 1st place at every Pacific Northwest competition entered 2003
- 3rd place Rolex Kentucky CCI**** 2002 (Poggio II)
- “Best Conditioned Horse” Rolex Kentucky 2002 (Poggio II)
- Highest-placed American, Badminton CCI**** 2002
- Short-listed for the US Olympic Team Sydney 2000
- 4th place individual Pan American Games Winnipeg 1999
- Highest-placed American Punchestown 3-Day Event 1999
