Our Vision

• Increase commercial viability and profile of the equestrian sport in the United States

• World Class Year Round Destination for all levels of sport and

all disciplines and breeds

• Grow the sport both participants and spectators through

increased accessibility

The VenueTryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC):

• $125 million dollar investment over the last two years with no reliance on Public

Funding

• Is a privately owned and operated 1,600-acre state-of-the-art facility with 1,200 permanent stalls, 14 Competition Rings, indoor arena, 200 acre cross country course.

• Consistently draws 5,000-10,000 spectators across our venues during our Grand Prix

events

• Integrated Lodging, retail, restaurant, and lifestyle amenities

• Competition venues are complete around all disciplines. Currently operating 4 of the

WEG Disciplines (Jumping, Eventing, Dressage, Para-Dressage)

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FEI WEG TRYON Organizing Team

Mark Bellissimo Michael Stone Katherine Bellissimo Sharon DeckerJim Wolf

• Led by of Mark Bellissimo, owns and operates 3 of the largest facilities in the world

• Michael Stone has been directly involved in every FEI World Equestrian Games in various capacities since 1990 (with the exception of Normandy)

• Jim Wolf was the Chef d'Mission for the US Equestrian Team at every Pan American Games, World Equestrian Games and Olympic Games from 1996-2014

• Sharon Decker, Corporate Executive with 30 years experience, most recently serving as secretary of Commerce State of North Carolina

• Katherine Bellissimo. Oversees one of the largest sponsor portfolios in Equestrian World, tens of millions of dollars annually and over 130 sponsors

Team runs more FEI competitions than any other organizer in the world

The FEI WEG Tryon Experience: All disciplines at a single location

The FEI WEG Tryon Experience : Integrated State-of-the-art facilities

The FEI WEG Tryon Experience : Central reservations and accommodations

The FEI WEG Tryon Experience: In the center of diverse cultural experiences

The FEI WEG Tryon Experience: In the center of diverse cultural experiences

The FEI WEG Tryon Experience: In the center of diverse cultural experiences

The FEI WEG Tryon Experience: In the center of diverse cultural experiences

Small Towns and Great Outdoor Experiences

The FEI WEG Tryon Experience: In the center of diverse cultural experiences

The FEI WEG Tryon Experience : Accessible from 4 airports (3 international)