Jonelle Chovanec, 23, of Chicago, Illinois, rode Starmaker's Look At Me to the top spot in the 2nd USA Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final, held July 12, 2002 as part of the Lexington Junior League Show in Lexington, Kentucky.

Judges Linda Lowary of Lexington, Kentucky, Anne Judd of Tampa, Florida and Gayle Lampe of Fulton, Missouri were the judges for the class of ten of the top adult amateur equitation riders in the country. Subsequent to selecting Chovanec, trained by Scott Matton, by unanimous decision in the championship position, the judges selected Dr. Morgan Wolin of Chicago, Illinois and CF Cool Night Out to finish in the reserve spot.

The champion received a Patricia Crane resin horse head sculpture donated by Rob and Sarah Byers and Jimmy and Helen Robertson, a Triple Crown Custom cooler, a leather halter donated by State Line Tack, red roses and a championship ribbon.

Champion - Jonelle Chovanec on Starmaker's Look At Me - Scott Matton trainer

Reserve Champion - Dr. Morgan Wolin on CF Cool Night Our - Steve Joyce trainer

3rd - Christina Sloan on Spirit Chaser - Brenda Benner trainer

4th - Brook Jacobs on CH Bright Lights RWF - Brent Jacobs trainer

5th - Emily Bernie on All's Clear - Kathy Boggs trainer

6th - Sara Van Galder on Star Studded Simbara - Scott Matton trainer

7th - Alison Montoya on Picabo Street - Kathy Boggs trainer

8th - Melinda Young on Going To The Sun - James Nichols and Ellen Beard Arnold trainers

9th - Kendra Fisher on Summer Wonder - Shelly Fisher trainer

10th - Holly Ackerman on Santana's Montana - Mark Greenwell trainer

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