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Articles: Press Release
Taylor Wins USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final
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United States Equestrian Federation, Inc.
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Lexington, KY 40511-8483
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NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 18, 2005
Lexington, KY - Sarah Taylor of Davison, Michigan claimed the
Championship title at the 2005 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal
Finals July 15, riding Undulata's Time To Shine. This year marked the
fifth anniversary of the prestigious Medal Finals and once again,
competitors enjoyed the scenic backdrop of the Red Mile in Lexington,
home to the Lexington Junior League Horse Show.
"I was really excited," shares Taylor. "It was a good experience. This
is the same horse that I've been riding for three years, but this was
our first national finals together." Taylor's parents and trainers came
along to cheer her on in her national debut. "They were thrilled," says
Taylor. "The USEF Medal Final is one of the most competitive in
equitation. It was a thrill for everyone who got to show in it."
Taylor's win earned her the traditional sculpted statue of a Saddlebred
created by Patricia Crane. In addition, Taylor's trainer, Kathy Boggs of
Spring Valley, Ohio, received the trainer's award, traditionally given
to the man or woman who coaches the Champion.
The Reserve Championship was awarded to Tasha Rose Sandler of Rancho
Santa Fe, California, riding Lotto America. Both Champion and Reserve
Champion received halters and wool dress sheets for their mounts, and
bouquets of roses to celebrate their wins. The top three riders were
awarded with official USEF Medals.
Judging this year's finals were Michael Craghead of Livermore,
California, Kim Crumpler of Simpsonville, Kentucky, and Tim Lockard of
Russell, Iowa.
Final Results of the 2005 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Finals:
1) Sarah Taylor of Davison, Michigan, riding Undulata's Time to Shine
2) Tasha Rose Sandler of Rancho Santa Fe, CA, riding Lotto America
3) Brooke Jacobs of Georgetown, KY, riding CH Bright Lights RWF
4) Kevin Ingram of Cartersville, GA, riding CH Hayden Fox
5) Christina Sloan of Hallsville, MO, riding Spirit Chaser
6) Melinda Young of Wichita, KS, riding Going To The Sun
7) Kristy Wallace of Grand Blanc, MI, riding Callaway's Dubonnett
8) Deann Dinelli of McHenry, IL, riding Calculating Man
9) Katie Bartlett of Owensboro, KY, riding Callaway's Crossfire
10) Natacha Lesburgueres of Louisville, KY, riding Nineties Man
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