We have a schedule for the upcoming shows of the world class facility that we are so fortunate to have here in the Hudson Valley. If you have never attended, it is a treat!! Try to make one (or more!) this year...horse person or not, it is pretty neat to see these beautiful horses sailing over these huge jumps!!
I just spoke to someone who works there and they have returned from they are returning from the other Circuits...gearing up for the Hudson Valley, Yahoo.
Here is some information that I got from their website...
EVENT: | HITS-ON-THE-Hudson Horse Shows |
WHAT: | Seven hunter/jumper horse shows produced by HITS, Inc. |
WHERE: | Saugerties, New York |
WHEN: | HITS-ON-THE-Hudson I, May 28 - June 1 |
HITS-ON-THE-Hudson II, June 4-8 | |
HITS-ON-THE-Hudson III, June 11-15 | |
HITS-ON-THE-Hudson IV, July 23-27 | |
HITS-ON-THE-Hudson V, July 30 - August 3 | |
NY Horse & Pony Show, August 6-10 | |
HITS-ON-THE-Hudson VII, September 3-7 | |
Marshall & Sterling League Finals, September 11-14 |
HOURS: Wednesday through Sunday, 8am to approximately 5pm CLASSES: Approximately 250 classes are held each week including a $25,000 Open Jumper Challenge on Thursdays and a Grand Prix class on Sundays. PARKING: Parking is free Wednesday through Sunday. ADMISSION: No admission charge Wednesday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday admission is $5 per person, children 12 and under are free. Admission proceeds benefit Family of Woodstock. SHOW GROUNDS: Located on over 200 acres, HITS-ON-THE--Hudson features ten permanent all-weather hunter, jumper, and equitation rings, a Grand Prix Amphitheater, a Grand Hunter Amphitheater, a permanent VIP Pavilion overlooking both Amphitheaters, two food service facilities, and up to 2,500 stalls. ATTENDANCE: Per week - 1,500 to 2,500 horses and 3,000 to 5,000 horsemen. PRIZE MONEY: Over $1,000,000 total for the seven horse shows. FOOD: Centrally located on the show grounds, two HITS food service facilities offer a diverse international menu of meals, snacks, and beverages. SHOPPING: Two permanent vendor buildings and a more traditional Vendor Courtyard form the HITS-ON-THE-Hudson Mall which features clothing, tack, fine jewelry, custom footwear, art, photography, souvenirs and an internet cafe. IN BRIEF: The HITS-ON-THE-Hudson Circuit Saugerties, New York, runs from May to September. Set amidst the beautiful and historic Catskill Mountains and the Hudson River Valley, this circuit is produced at HITS' equestrian facility, which features an amphitheater containing the Grand Prix Ring and a Feature Hunter Ring, 1,100 permanent stalls, and permanent buildings housing offices, food concession, rest rooms and equestrian retail shops. CHARITIES: Family of Woodstock will be the "Official Charity" of the HITS-ON-THE--Hudson circuit and will receive 100% of the proceeds of the gate from the seven shows. HITS SAUGERTIES: 454 Washington Avenue Ext., Saugerties, NY 12477 HITS, Inc. HEADQUARTERS: 319 Main Street, Saugerties, New York 12477-1330 |
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