Each year a special horse is recognized as the East Coast Championship's Virginia Horse of Distinction.  Horses that receive this honor meet the following criteria:

• They are registered American Quarter Horses.

• They have made significant contributions to the horse industry.

• They are retired, living in Virginia, and owned by Virginians.

1995	Go Bouncy Go
1996	Peds Super Bard
1997	My Bar Mambo
1998	Mr Sleepy Man
2000	Iam Casually Cool
2001	Bee Pine Fifty
2003	Candy Bar Bessy
2004	Pesita Rabbit
2005	Lotto Flash
2006	Impressive Captive
2007	My Son Dee Night

In 2005 we are delighted to welcome Lotto Flash to the East Coast Championship's Showcase of Distinguished Virginia Horses.  Owed by Cecilia Hylton, Lotto Flash is a 1993 sorrel gelding.  He is by Flashy Zipper out of Cinnamon Seeker.  Flash, as he is better known, had an extraordinary career.  From 1995-2001, he won over 200 points in Western Pleasure and earned more than $50,000.  Exhibited by trainer Shane Young, Lotto Flash made his final appearance at the 2001 AQHA World Show and earned an impressive Reserve World Championship.  "He is one of the great ones," commented Shane after his ride.

Highlights of Lotto Flash's Show Career, 1995-2001:

• 1998 Amateur World Champion

• 2001 Senior Reserve World Champion

• 5 time Congress Champion

• 3 time Reserve Congress Champion

• 1998 NSBA Horse of the Year

Lotto Flash retired from showing in 2002, returning to his home at Hylton Farms.  Now he is truly "outstanding in his field," remarks Cecilia Hylton proudly, enjoying a well deserved retirement.