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HITS is back in Saugerties!! (Horse Shows in the Sun)

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Real Estate Appraiser with PB APPRAISALS

 

  

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.

DIRECTIONS:
From NY Thruway Exit 20 (southbound): Exit tollbooth and and make a right onto Route 32. Continue for 2 miles to Old Kings Highway, bear right. At the stop sign of the 4-way intersection of Old Kings Highway and Malden Turnpike (CR 34) make a right. Continue on Malden Turnpike (CR 34) to the stop sign at the intersection with Route 9W. Make a right, heading south, on 9W to Mike Krout Road (this is the next road on the right, approx. 1 mile). Make a right onto Mike Krout Road. The entrance to the showgrounds is the second driveway on your left.From NY Thruway Exit 20 (northbound): Exit tollbooth and make a left onto Route 212/Route 32. Get into the right hand lane and bear right onto Route 32 just before the traffic light. Follow the remaining directions above.

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.

ECONOMIC IMPACT: The surrounding communities enjoy an economic impact of more than $50 million as a result of the seven shows.

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
Telephone during horse shows: 845.246.5515

HITS, Inc. HEADQUARTERS: 319 Main Street, Saugerties, New York 12477-1330
Tel: 845.246.8833  Website: http://www.hitsshows.com/
Email: info@HitsShows.com.

Comments (5)

Sarah Berger
R.J. Smith Realty/Real Estate Solutions - Ellenville, NY

HITS is such a great event.  I am from Ellenville and we hosted HITS for several years and it was a great addition to the community.  I was sad to see it go.  Enjoy the beautiful horses!

Mar 25, 2008 01:45 AM
Patrice Estess
PB APPRAISALS - Kerhonkson, NY
Sarah, I have been an enthusiast of HITS from the beginning.  I used to love going to Ellenville too.  I actually live in Accord now so it is too bad it isn't in Ellenville anymore...much closer for me!!
Mar 26, 2008 12:58 AM
Laura Cerrano
Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island - Locust Valley, NY
Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
Patrice, I haven't been upstate in YEARS and would absolutely love this event!  And the beauty of your area, it's time to take a ride :)
Mar 26, 2008 11:56 AM
Patrice Estess
PB APPRAISALS - Kerhonkson, NY
Carole, do come, it is a wonderful facility and so much fun to watch...you will love it, I am sure.
Mar 31, 2008 01:50 AM
Anonymous
Maja Kihlstedt

I am a house owner (and a horse lover)  in the Palenville area which is 12 miles from Saugerties. I am interested in renting out a 3 br, 2 1/2 bath villa on 2 private acres to people involved or participating in the HITS.

For more information please contact me at mk26@gmx.com.

Apr 19, 2009 12:13 PM
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