Marshall & Sterling League National Indoor Finals 2004

Megan Wilkinson Captures Charles Owen Adult Medal at Marshall & Sterling League National Indoor Finals

Worchester, MA - September 23, 2004 - The Centrum Centre in Worcester, Massachusetts welcomed the return this week of the Marshall & Sterling League National Indoor Finals. Riders from all over the country have converged on Worcester to compete for national titles in 11 hunter divisions, 5 jumper divisions, the HBO Junior Medal Finals, and the Charles Owen Children's and Adult Medal Finals. Over the course of the five-day Finals, which began on Wednesday, nearly 700 horses will compete for more than $250,000 in prize money. Each day offers a full slate of competition, building up to the Grand Finale $100,000 Grand Prix on Sunday.

The highlight of Wednesday's competition was the Charles Owen Adult Medal Finals. Megan Wilkinson of Glastonbury, Connecticut emerged the victor from a class of 67 entries. Wilkinson received the grand prize of a silver trophy, sports jacket, Charles Owen helmet and a Charles Owen cooler. Wilkinson trains with Armand Chenelle of Windcrest Farm, Hebron, Connecticut. Her mount for the competition, London Fog, is owned by Holly Rebello.

Kelsey Amedeo of Springfield, Massachusetts finished in second place aboard her mount Daimler. Sandra Willekes of Sparta, New Jersey took third place riding Allura.

Charles Owen, founded in London, England in 1911, is a leading manufacturer of ASTM/SEI certified riding helmets. The company offers the ultimate helmet for the safety conscious rider, with standards that not only meet U.S. requirements, but also pass rigorous British and European criteria. Charles Owen helmets are available in a range of such well-known styles as the Hampton, John Whitaker, and the Showjumper. For more information visit www.charlesowen.com.

Charles Owen Adult Medal Finals Results ~

In other competition, Kelly Adams of Stonington, Connecticut took home the blue ribbon in the $2,500 Adult Amateur Jumper on her mount Premiere. "The course was a lot of fun," said Adams. "And it's great to come to the Finals. There is a team of people who make this happen. My trainer, Devon Bessette, is amazing. There's a lot that goes into getting this far." Scott Coleman of Shrewsbury, New Jersey came a close second on his mount Franco co-owned by Contemporary Motor Cars, and Maureen Sullivan of Marlborough, New Hampshire finished in third place with her horse Over The Limit.

Friday's competition will include the $10,000 Children's Jumper Classic, followed by a performance by rodeo stunt rider Max Reynolds. Reynolds will amaze audiences as he blazes into the arena straddling his two white horses. Trained to perform incredible stunts, his team will gallop around and over burning stakes and then through a hoop of fire. Adding to the fun, will be Dover Saddlery Barn Night. Local horse enthusiasts will be invited to participate in a host of fun activities, free prizes, and the chance to meet some of show jumping's celebrity athletes.

Major corporate sponsors of the Marshall & Sterling League National Indoor Finals include: Adequan, ArenaRx, California Horsetrader, Charles Owen Helmets, Corona-Lexol, Dover Saddlery, Equestrian Talk, EquiSearch.com, Essex Classics, G4 Equine, Great American Insurance Companies, HBO, HorseCity.com, Horsemen's Yankee Pedlar, Marshall & Sterling Insurance, Practical Horseman, Purina Mills, Stillwell-Hansen, Inc. and Four Winds Farm, Telegram & Gazette, The Equestrian Shop, and The Plaid Horse.

For a full listing of the day's results please visit: http://hitsshows.com/marshallsterling/results04.html