Lexington, KY—Alexandra Flynn, age 17, of Tampa, FL, riding Kalu’s Can’t Stop the Magic, was crowned champion of the 2006 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final, held November 18, as part of the UPHA/American Royal National Championship Horse Show in Kansas City, MO.

The USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final was determined through a two-phase competition that required both rail work and patterns. Twenty-eight riders competed in the morning round, and 12 of them were invited back to compete for the title.

As champion, Flynn will have her name engraved on the Adrian Van Sinderen Trophy and Helen K. Crabtree Perpetual Bronze.

The reserve championship was awarded to Kyle Gagnon of Livermore Falls, ME, age 17, riding Duplicate Copy. Both the champion and reserve champion received Blue Ribbon Custom Coolers by Royal Riders, as well as leather halters and rose bundles. All exhibitors were honored at the annual USEF brunch held immediately following the preliminary round and received commemorative gift bags.

Results of the 2006 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final are as follows:

Champion: Alexandra Flynn of Tampa, FL, aboard Kalu’s Can’t Stop the Magic
Reserve: Kyle Gagnon of Livermore Falls, ME, aboard Duplicate Copy
Third: Brittany McGinnis of Fishers, IN, aboard Amandari
Fourth: Michelle Krentz of Hartford, WI, aboard CH Louisville Lass
Fifth: Ali Judah of Louisville, KY, aboard Fung Shui
Sixth: Shana Jo Brown of Holly, MI, aboard Hatcher’s Pride
Seventh: Mary Catherine Swinson of Jenks, OK, aboard L.A. Blues
Eighth: Casey Morgan Tibolet of Chesapeake, OH, aboard Undulata’s Time to Shine
Ninth: Jacqueline Beck of Aliso Viejo, CA, aboard Pinstripe Dancer
Tenth: Ellen Medley Wright of Owensboro, KY, aboard CH Timeless Drifter

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