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Tryon Hounds Offering Scholarship

Trip Hoffman Memorial Riding Scholarship Applications Being Accepted

TRYON, NC (June 20, 2022)— The Tryon Hounds is proud to present the Trip Hoffman Memorial Riding Scholarship for fox hunting enthusiasts in Polk, Henderson, Rutherford, Spartanburg, and Greenville counties for the 2022-2023 hunt season. Fox hunting has been a part of the areas culture for nearly one-hundred years and enjoyed by equestrian enthusiasts who appreciate the sport and tradition. This scholarship helps ensure the sports place within the community for future generations by assisting with membership dues.

trip2020Trip Hoffman was a Tryon resident and beloved riding member of the Tryon Hounds for decades. He also served on the Tryon Hounds Board of Directors and was the hunt club’s social committee chairman for many years. “We are grateful to the Hoffman family for providing the seed money that helped to establish this fund”, said Bonnie Lingerfelt, Joint Master of the Tryon Hounds. “It is a wonderful way to honor Trip and support his love for the Tryon Hounds and the long standing tradition of riding to hounds”.

The winning applicant(s) will be chosen by Tryon Hounds Masters, Huntsman and President of the Board of Directors.

All donations to the fund are welcome and will be recognized on the Tryon Hounds website. Donations can be mailed to the Tryon Hounds c/o The Trip Hoffman Memorial Fund, PO Box 112, Tryon NC 28782.

For more information contact Susan Haldeman at [email protected].

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