Results: Tryon Welcome 3

Maryann Charles Dominates $20,000 Sunday Jumper Classic Aboard Call Me Maybe

Jessica Stamatakis and Jet Stream K Soar to Victory in $1,000 Open Hunter Derby

Florian Ferry and Chaccolady: Repeat Winners in $5,000 ProElite Welcome Stake

For Immediate Release

Rette Solomon for Tryon International 

Mill Spring, NC — April 7, 2024 – Once again seeing success in Tryon Stadium, Maryann Charles (Southern Pines, NC) closed out the third week of Tryon International’s Welcome Series in style. Charles and her 2008 Oldenburg mare Call Me Maybe (Canto x Clonee Temple 2) clocked 38.68 seconds in the jump off to be the fastest of the day. Paired with Ballon Bleu D’Arco (Amaretto D Arco x Papilon), Ponce Tidwell Jr.’s 2013 Belgian Warmblood stallion, John Brown (Mill Spring, NC) slotted into second place with a 40.04 second jump off time. Morgan Ashby (Denver, NC) marked 40.78 seconds to earn third place with Allen Nabors’ Bon Chatsworth Pierre (Revaou De La Bergerie x Little Star Z), the 2011 Zangersheide gelding. 

Maryann Charles and Call Me Maybe
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For full results from the $20,000 Sunday Jumper Classic, click here. 

Jessica Stamatakis and Jet Stream K Soar to Victory in $1,000 Open Hunter Derby

April 6, 2024 – Besting a field of twenty-five teams, Jessica Stamatakis (Rougemont, NC) and Jet Stream K (Cantos x Unexpectable) started their Saturday off with a win in the $1,000 Open Derby. Riding for owner Ashley Hodges, Stamatakis and the 2005 Dutch Warmblood gelding scored 85 points in the derby’s Hunt N Go format for the win. Close behind the winning pair, Kate Namey (Knoxville, TN) rode her own ARD Daulton (Clover Flush x Lady Dunton), the 2009 Irish Sport Horse gelding, to 83 points to claim reserve in the derby. Aboard Alternatively (Allocate Your Assets x Shes Miss California), Jamie Rowland (Clemson, SC) rode Molly Massengill’s 2014 Appendix Quarter Horse gelding to third, collecting 82 points. 

Jessica Stamatakis had nothing but praise for the 19-year-old Jet Stream K after the team’s win. According to Stamatakis, “Jet” “is the barn favorite. He's an old soul…he's very genuine, forgiving, and loves his job.”

“I love him so much. His nickname at the barn is “Mr. Perfect”, and I don't think anything could suit him more!” Stamatakis said of Jet, her partner since 2022. 

Jessica Stamatakis and Jet Stream K
©Kristen Anchors for Natalie Suto Photography

The derby course designed by Archer “Skip” Bailey rode smoothly and allowed Stamatakis and her horse to exhibit their strengths in the show arena. “We really enjoyed the course; he was able to show off how amazing he is. It was a great start to the day,” Stamatakis recapped. 

After her success in Tryon International’s Welcome Series, Stamatakis plans to return to compete in the fall. “I love showing at Tryon! It's just such an immense privilege, everything is so well thought out and perfectly put into place,” she shared. “I am really blessed to have the opportunity to show here.”

Kate Namey and ARD Daulton
©Kristen Anchors for Natalie Suto Photography

Leasing Jet Stream K from owner Ashley Hodges, Stamatakis shared her gratitude towards everyone involved in the partnership. “I’m grateful for [Ashley Hodges] allowing me to lease such a special, once in a lifetime horse. I’m planning on just riding this out. I'm going to continue to savor and enjoy every moment with this special guy, continuing to learn and grow each ride, and hopefully do well the rest of the show season.”

“I would like to thank my parents, Nick and Deborah Stamatakis, my sister Julia, my trainers Nick Stewart and Emma Fogler-Stewart, and Jet’s owner Ashley Hodges for their unwavering love and support and making all this possible for me,” Stamatakis concluded. 

Jamie Rowland and Alternatively
©Kristen Anchors for Natalie Suto Photography

For full results from the $1,000 Open Hunter Derby, click here. 

Florian Ferry and Chaccolady: Repeat Winners in $5,000 ProElite Welcome Stake

April 5, 2024 – In a repeat win, Florian Ferry (Wiliston, SC) and Agathe Heurteux’s Chaccolady (Chacco Blue x Landlady) went double clear to claim the $5,000 ProElite Welcome Stake. Ferry piloted the 2010 Hanoverian mare over the Dean Rheinheimer course design to record a 33.02 second jump off time. Morgan Ashby (Denver, NC) secured second aboard Allen Nabors’ Bon Chatsworth Pierre (Revaou De La Bergerie x Little Star Z), the 2011 Zangersheide gelding, marking 34.22 seconds in the jump off. Ashby also rounded off the top three with Eliza Derstine’s Kilkenny Ecco (Kilkenny Jasco x Cevita Z), the 2009 Dutch Warmblood gelding, stopping jump off timers at 36.33 seconds. 

Florian Ferry and Chaccolady
©Sarah Sturgis for Natalie Suto Photography

For full results from the $5,000 ProElite Welcome Stake, click here. The Tryon Welcome Series presented by St. Luke’s Hospital continues through April 14, with one remaining week of Hunter/Jumper competition. To learn more about the 2024 competition season at Tryon International, click here. To view the full calendar of equestrian and entertainment events, including dining, live music and holiday celebrations, click here. 

Photos ©Natalie Suto Photography (Sarah Sturgis and Kristen Anchors, as noted). These photos may only be used once, in relation to this press release. Competitors may view and purchase competition photos at www.nataliesutophotography.shootproof.com. With questions regarding photography at TIEC, contact media@tryon.com.