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Welcome to Tryon Hounds

Welcome to Tryon Hounds from Will & Deni Films on Vimeo.

Video by Will and Deni McIntyre

Time to Get Your Paperwork In!

On Saturday, September 12 we will start our 2026-2027 Season at Tryon Equestrian Farms at Mill Springs @ 7:30 AM. The fixture card has been mailed to all current members - please let us know if you haven't received yours.

Paperwork for the 2026-2027 hunting season is required for all Senior, Family, Young Adult (39 and younger), Junior, or Professional Subscribers and needs to be submitted before you mount up the first time.

If you are a Social Subscriber and plan to Cap this season, you may want to use this opportunity to complete the required paperwork as well.

Please collect ALL required documents (licenses, coggins, and waivers) and submit them as one package. 

We would prefer you use the online paperwork submission process if you are over the age of 18, but will happily accept manual submissions as well.

Instructions for Riding Members for the manual and the digital process can be found on our website by clicking here.

If you are a Social Member completing paperwork for capping this year click here.

Basic FAQs about Tryon Hounds' Certificates

Who can become a Tryon Hounds' Certificate Holder?  Any social or riding member interested in supporting and promoting the objectives of our club can become a Certificate Holder. 

Why would I want to become a Certificate Holder? Certificate Holders have a vested interest in the future of Tryon Hounds, and demonstrate their commitment and support for the club by investing in a TH's Certificate. Our Masters recommend riding members become  Certificate Holders by the second year of hunting with Tryon Hounds.

What privileges and rights accrue to Certificate Holders?  Only Certificate Holders may attend the TH's  Annual meeting where Club finances are reviewed, officers and directors are elected, and important decisions about the club are voted on. Each Certificate Holder is entitled to 1 vote.  Additionally, only Certificate Holders may hold an office or serve as a director on our board.

How many Certificates are currently held by subscribers?  There are 42 certificates held by current members.

How do I obtain a Certificate?  Contact Jeanne Ahrenholz, our Corporate Secretary.

How much does a Certificate cost? Certificates cost $500 at this time - the price, set by the Board of Directors, hasn't changed in many years.

More Complicated FAQs about Tryon Hounds' Certificates

Are there any limitations on who may become a Certificate Holder
Yes.  According to our bylaws, because Tryon Hounds is fundamentally a club for riding to hounds, members involved in that activity presently or in the past should have a controlling majority (at least 60%) of voting rights. Certificates are thus designated as Riding (Subscriber) or Social (Associate Subscriber) and sales of Certificates to Associate Members will need to be halted if Social Members hold more than 40% of outstanding Certificates at any time until the ratio can be corrected.

Are Certificates transferable?  Yes – they may be sold back to the club or sold to another current subscriber with the value received returned to the club. A new certificate will be issued.

Can Certificates be suspended, terminated, or voided by the club?  Yes, Certificates may be voided for violation of bylaws, unseemly conduct, or failure to meet financial obligations – it requires 2/3 vote by Board to rescind a Certificate. If a Certificate Holder doesn't resubscribe for 2 years in a row, the Certificate is automatically surrendered.

Is my Certificate tied to any underlying value?  Assets of the Tryon Hounds will be distributed pro rata among current Certificate Holders should the club be dissolved for any reason.