Kansas City, Mo. – The United States Equestrian Federation’s Saddle Seat Medal Final presented by Elisabeth M. Goth will be held Saturday, November 16, 2013, at the United Professional Horsemen’s Association’s American Royal National Championship in Kansas City, Mo. This medal final brings together the premier saddle seat equitation riders from across the country that will perform for a judging panel comprised of Kim Cowart (Statesville, N.C.), Sandra Currier (Bellville, Texas) and Cecile Hetzel Dunn (Weirsdale, Fla.).

To qualify for the competition, competitors must be 17 years or under and have placed first or second in qualifying classes during the qualification period. The USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final is held in two phases beginning with a preliminary round where all entries complete rail work in groups of 15 or less and perform an individual pattern. The judging panel will select finalists who will then compete in the final round which is comprised of additional rail work and a second individual pattern. The preliminary rail work, preliminary workout, final rail work, and final workout each count equally toward the outcome of the class.

The name of the winner of the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final will be engraved on the Adrian Van Sinderen Trophy, alongside a prestigious list of prior winners dating back to 1937, as well as, the Helen K. Crabtree Perpetual Bronze.

Finalists, along with instructors and family members, are invited to attend the annual brunch made possible by Steve and Terri Chancellor, following the preliminary round. The youngest rider competing in the final will receive a model horse donated by Breyer Animal Creations.

The following individuals have contributed to the 2013 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final:

Platinum Level

Elisabeth M. Goth

Gold Level

Steve and Terri Chancellor

Silver Level

6D Ranch Ltd

Glenn and Michelle Werry

Bronze Level

Mary Anne O’Callaghan Cronan

Golden Lantern Farm

Andrea Walton

James and Margaret Williams

Alexandra and Sarah Lawson and Family

Kate Williams

Friends of the Medal Final

Catherine Schuessler McNeese

Cindy Mugnier

Judy Fisher Oetinger

Carol Reams

Joshua and Ann Rowland

Erin Swope Votaw

For more information regarding the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final, contact Jennifer Mellenkamp, Director, National Breed/Discipline Affiliates at jmellenkamp@usef.org or (859) 225-6955.