Special Olympics North Carolina (SONC) athletes of all ages and abilities competed in various events, including showmanship, 
barrel racing, pole bending, trails, dressage and equitation, in the 2024 SONC Equestrian Tournament Sept. 20-22. The SONC Equestrian Tournament was held at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, North Carolina.
Athletes competing in the 2024 SONC Equestrian Tournament represented the following counties: Alamance, Cherokee, Clay, Dare, Durham, Forsyth, Gaston, Henderson, Johnston, Mecklenburg, Polk and Rowan. Results for represented coverage areas can be found online. 2024 SONC Equestrian Tournament photos are also available online.
To ensure fair competition, the athletes were placed in competition divisions based on age and ability level. Gold, silver and bronze medals were awarded to the top three finishers in each division, followed by fourth through eighth place ribbons.