Former Virginia Horse Center CEO Glenn Petty joined Tryon International in March as general manager, equestrian operation.
He has been manager of the Gov. James B. Hunt,Jr. Horse Complex in Raleigh, N.C., and managed the all-breed and discipline North Carolina State Fair Horse Show for 24 years. beginning in 1983. He also has been executive vice president of the Arabian Horse Association.
Throughout his career, he and his wife Joan have maintained a residence in North Carolina where they own and operate Triangle Farms and Raleigh Indoors, an indoor hunter/jumper show circuit and the Duke Children’s Benefit Horse Shows.
“I am thrilled to join the Tryon International team,” Glenn said.
“In my short time here, I have quickly noticed the teamwork exhibited, not only among the equestrian staff, but restaurant workers, lodging staff, security as well as grounds maintenance all benefiting our wonderful exhibitors. Another thing I’ve noticed is the cleanliness of the grounds as well as the beauty of the center. The footing is great in all kinds of weather.”
“Glenn comes with a tremendous amount of experience as we ask him to oversee our equestrian operations, across all disciplines, lead our efforts in continuous improvement of our horse show facilities, improve our bio-security processes and procedures and pursue additional shows in equestrian sport for our facilities,” said Tryon Equestrian Partners Carolinas Operation President Sharon Decker.
“With our team, Glenn will ensure that the championships which continue to grow at our facility have the best and safest competitor and guest experience possible. As we host both IEA and IHSA National Championships this spring, Glenn’s leadership paired with our team, will bring an extraordinary experience to Tryon.”
Petty has served on numerous boards and committees of USEF, USHJA and AQHA throughout his career. He has chaired the North Carolina Hunter Jumper Association, the North Carolina Horse Council and the North Carolina Thoroughbred Breeders Association, as well as the North Carolina State College of Veterinary Medicine board. He chairs USHJA’s Competition Management Committee and serves on the American Horse Council’s Show and Competition Committee.