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SAUGERTIES2015 HITS-ON-THE-HUDSON OFFICIAL SHOW PROGRAM

May through September

Spring SeriesMay 20 - June 7

Summer SeriesJuly 15 - August 2

Fall Series August 26 - September 13

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HITS Championship, The Richest Weekend in Show Jumping | September 2-6- Stal Hendrix Pre-Green Futurity- Platinum Performance $250,000 Hunter Prix Final- Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final- Vetera® XP Vaccines $250,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix- Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix FEI CSI-5*, presented by Wells Fargo

Marshall & Sterling Insurance League National Finals | September 9-13

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HITS Essentials

5 The HIT List 6 Map of HITS-on-the-Hudson 9 Area Information15 HITS Tentative Horse Show Dates37 Season Highlights63 M&S Insurance League Hall of Fame 99 HITS Saugerties Champions & Awards 103 Index to Advertisers

Photo Galleries

31 2014 HITS Championship 55 2015 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™

61 2014 M&S Insurance League National Finals91 2015 AIG $1 Million Grand Prix 93 2015 Great American $1 Million Grand Prix

HITS Features

17 What’s New at HITS-on-the-Hudson 21 Bigger Prizes, FEI-Ranked Classes The HITS Championship 26 Spotlight on Sponsors From innovative technology to horse health, HITS’ sponsors offer the best in the business 33 From the Grandstand Judging horse and rider style 38 Summer Style Profiles Contributed by Horse & Style Magazine 43 Boehringer Ingelheim Introduces Innovative Vaccine for Respiratory Protection New line features an updated equine influenza strain to provide the most relevant respiratory protection 51 Imagine HITS as Your Home Away from Home HITS debuts new custom barns in 2015-2016 show season 53 The New Home of the Furusiyya FEI Nations CupTM

57 Balancing the Barn and Books: The Voice of a Champ 71 Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix Shines with 5* FEI Rating 73 Hunters Riders to Watch at the HITS Championship 75 Jumper Riders to Watch at the HITS Championship 77 Who Will Be the Next $1 Million Grand Prix Winner? 85 FEI CSI-5* Proposed for Return of National Sunshine Series Fall circuit returns to Thermal with bigger prizes, new classes and special events 87 Group Dining Never Looked So Good Your next VIP event at Diamond Mills 95 HITS Triathlon Series Comes Home to Kingston 97 A Little Goes a Long Way Join HITS in making the show grounds more environmentally friendly

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Table of Contents

Advertising Sales & DevelopmentJennifer Bowie, TJ Derella, Chris Mayone

Cover Art - ad on Page 29Lesley Humphrey | LesleyHumphrey.net | 713.598.1853

Design & ProductionElizabeth McClain, Leslie Phillips, Veronica Stouter

Editorial & Content DevelopmentTJ Derella, Emily Glass, Chris Mayone, Francesca Mazella, Emily Stoermer

Official PhotographerESI Photography | [email protected] | 978.319.3449

PrintingFort Orange Press | [email protected] | 518.489.3233

Sponsorship DepartmentAmy Agricola, TJ Derella, Chris Mayone

Advertising Inquiries & Editorial ContributionsTo submit article ideas and other contributions, please contact [email protected] or call 845.246.8833.

HITS-on-the-Hudson454 Washington Ave Ext, Saugerties, NY 12477HitsShows.com | [email protected] | F: 845.246.2289

HITS, Inc.319 Main Street, Saugerties, NY 12477

HitsShows.com | [email protected] | F: 845.246.6371

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LEGEND® (hyaluronate sodium) Injectable Solution

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION: The safety of LEGEND has not been evaluated in breeding stallions or in breeding, pregnant or lactating mares. The following adverse reactions have been reported following use of LEGEND Injectable Solution: Following intravenous use: occasional depression, lethargy, and fever. Following intra-articular (LEGEND Injectable Solution — 2 mL only) use: lameness, joint effusion, joint or injection site swelling, and joint pain.

Legend® Multi Dose (hyaluronate sodium) Injectable Solution, Legend (hyaluronate sodium) Injectable Solution, BRIEF SUMMARY: Prior to use please consult the product insert, a summary of which follows: CAUTION: Federal Law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. INDICATIONS: Legend® Injectable Solution and Legend® Multi Dose Injectable Solution are indicated in the treatment of equine joint dysfunction associated with equine osteoarthritis. CONTRAINDICATIONS: There are no known contraindications for the use of Legend® Injectable Solution and Legend® Multi Dose Injectable Solution in horses. RESIDUE WARNINGS: Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. HUMAN WARNINGS: Not for use in humans. Keep out of reach of children. ANIMAL SAFETY WARNING: For Legend Injectable Solution 4 mL and Legend Multi Dose Injectable Solution – Not for Intra-articular use. The Intra-articular safety of hyaluronate sodium with benzyl alcohol has not been evaluated. PRECAUTIONS: Complete lameness evaluation should be conducted by a veterinarian. Sterile procedure during the injection process must be followed. Intra-articular injections should not be made through skin that is inflamed, infected or has had a topical product applied. The safety of Legend Injectable Solution and Legend Multi Dose has not been evaluated in breeding stallions or in breeding, pregnant or lactating mares. ADVERSE REACTIONS: No side effects were observed in Legend Injectable Solution clinical field trials. Side effects reported post-approval: Following intravenous use: Occasional depression, lethargy, and fever. Following intra-articular (Legend Injectable Solution – 2 mL only) use: joint or injection site swelling and joint pain. For medical emergencies or to report adverse reactions, call 1-800-422-9874. ANIMAL SAFETY SUMMARY: Animal safety studies utilizing Legend Multi Dose Injectable Solution were not performed. Legend Multi Dose Injectable Solution was approved based on the conclusion that the safety of Legend Multi Dose Injectable Solution will not differ from that demonstrated for the original formulation of Legend Injectable Solution. Legend Injectable Solution was administered to normal horses at one, three and five times the recommended intra-articular dosage of 20 mg and the intravenous dose of 40 mg. Treatments were given weekly for nine consecutive weeks. No adverse clinical or clinical pathologic signs were observed. Injection site swelling of the joint capsule was similar to that seen in the saline treated control horses. No gross or histological lesions were observed in areas of the treated joint. For customer care or to obtain product information, including a Material Safety Data Sheet, call 1-888-637-4251 Option 2. ®LEGEND is a registered trademark of Merial. ©2015 Merial, Inc., Duluth, GA. All rights reserved. EQUIOLG1512-A (03/15)

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The HIT List

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HITS Corporate Office

319 Main Street 845.246.8833Saugerties, NY 12477 F: 845.246.6371

HITS-on-the-Hudson

454 Washington Ave. Ext. 845.246.5515Saugerties, NY 12477 F: 845.246.2289

Horse Show Office Hours

Monday & Tuesday 8 am – 5 pmWednesday – Sunday 6:30 am – 5 pm

HITS Art Department

Leslie Phillips [email protected] McClain [email protected]

HITS Corporate Sponsorship

Chris Mayone [email protected] Derella [email protected] Agricola [email protected]

HITS Exhibitor Marketing & Public Relations

Emily Glass [email protected] Stoermer [email protected]

HITS Facility Rental

Jonathan Viola 601.540.6774 [email protected]

HITS Horse Show Secretaries

Kristen Vale-Mosack, ManagerJennifer BowieJessica KeilAsia ManningElizabeth McClainLeslie PhillipsAshley PinneyKatie PinneyLinda Spiegler Lindsay Walter

HITS Restaurant

Dan & JoAnne Murphy, ManagersMonday 8 am – 6 pmTuesday 7 am – 6 pmWednesday – Sunday 6 am – 7 pmATM on site at HITS Restaurant

HITS Technical Coordinator

Brian Morris [email protected]

HITS Vendor Relations

Katie Pinney [email protected]

HITS VIP Concierge

Chris Mayone [email protected]

M&S Insurance League Representative

Patricia Guerriero [email protected]

Official HITS Souvenirs

Located at Mona’s Monograms, in the Vendor CourtyardOpen Tuesday – Sunday

Official Horse Watch

Brad Rock 352.425.2179

Official Real Estate Partner

John Murphy, Murphy Realty Group304 Wall St. 845.338.5252 Kingston, NY [email protected]

Official Show Farrier

John Jacques 860.309.1871

Official Show Photographer

ESI Photography, 978.319.3449Glen Burgess [email protected]

Official Show Veterinarian

Robert Barber, DVM 352.425.2179

Map of HITS-on-the-Hudson

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Airports

Albany International (ALB) 518.242.2200737 Albany Shaker Rd., Albany 45 mins NorthStewart International (SWF) 845.564.21001180 First St., New Windsor 45 mins South

Auto Repair, Sales & Services

Sawyer Motors 845.246.3412166 Ulster Ave., Saugerties Steyer’s Auto, Inc. 845.246.6370468 Malden Tpke., Saugerties

Banks & Financial Services

M&T Bank 845.246.4961294 Main St., Saugerties

Emergency Medical Care

Emergency One Urgent Care 845.338.560040 Hurley Ave., KingstonEmUrgentCare 845.247.91002976 Rt. 9W, Saugerties

Florist

The Flower Garden 845.246.59613218 Rt. 9W, Saugerties

Golf Cart Rentals

Dever, Inc. 800.714.2201

Groceries

Adams Fairacre Farms 845.336.6300Rt. 9W, KingstonMother Earth’s Storehouse 845.246.9614249 Main St., SaugertiesPrice Chopper 845.247.4500138 Ulster Ave., Saugerties

Hardware

Smith Hardware 845.246.4500227 Main St., Saugerties

Internet & E-mail

Wireless Internet service is available at the Diamond Mills Café and in the Marshall & Sterling Insurance Rider’s Lounge.

Laundry & Dry Cleaning

Flanigan’s 845.246.8990211 Main St., Saugerties, NY

Official Host Hotels

Best Western 845.338.0400503 Washington Ave., HiKingston.com KingstonBlue Mountain Manor 845.901.5324781 Blue Mt Rd., BlueMountainManor.com SaugertiesBlue Mountain Manor Apartments 168 Partition St., 845.532.3638SaugertiesDiamond Mills Hotel & Tavern 845.247.070025 S Partition St., DiamondMillsHotel.comSaugertiesHotel Mountain Brook 518.589.674057 Rt. 23C, HotelMountainbrook.comTannersvilleRodeway Inn 845.331.2900239 Forest Hill Dr., RodewayInnKingstonNY.comKingston

Pharmacy

Village Apothecary 845.247.001031 Market St., Saugerties

Real Estate

Good Earth Properties 845.246.1844 GoodEarthProperties.comHelsmoortel Realty 845.246.9555Helsmoortel.comMurphy Realty Group 845.338.5252MurphyRealtyGrp.com

Area Information

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MAIL SERVICES

Incoming mail (U.S. Postal

Service, FedEx, UPS, etc.) will be delivered to the Horse Show Office. Please ensure the sender knows to address it to your attention. We will accept delivery of packages, but will not take responsibility for packages once they are received.

FedEx 800.463.3339You must call for pick-up. You may then leave your package in the Horse Show Office for pick-up.

UPS 800.PICK.UPS (742.5877)You must call for pick-up. You may then leave your package in the Horse Show Office for pick-up.

U.S. Post Office 845.246.1998111 Market St., Saugerties

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Culpeper Show Series

Culpeper, VA Commonwealth National April 15-19 Showday National July 1-5 Cavalier Classic July 8-12 Winston National Aug. 12-16 Constitution Classic Aug. 19-23 Culpeper Finals Sept. 23-27

Saugerties Show Series

Saugerties, NY HITS-on-the-Hudson I May 20-24 HITS-on-the-Hudson II May 27-31 HITS-on-the-Hudson III June 3-7 HITS-on-the-Hudson IV July 15-19 HITS-on-the-Hudson V July 22-26 NY Horse & Pony Show (VI) July 29 - Aug 2 HITS-on-the-Hudson VII Aug. 26-30 HITS-on-the-Hudson VIII Sept. 2-6

M&S Insurance LeagueNational Finals

Saugerties, NY HITS-on-the-Hudson Sept. 9-13

National Sunshine Series

Thermal, CA National Sunshine I Oct. 28 - Nov. 1 National Sunshine II Nov. 4-8

Desert Circuit

Thermal, CA Desert Circuit I Jan. 19-24 Desert Circuit II Jan. 26-31 Desert Circuit III Feb. 2-7 Desert Circuit IV Feb. 9-14 Desert Circuit V Feb. 23-28 Desert Circuit VI March 1-6 Desert Circuit VII March 8-13 Desert Circuit VIII March 15-20

Ocala Winter Circuit

Ocala, FL Ocala January Classic Jan. 19-24 Ocala January Festival Jan. 26-31 Ocala Premiere Feb. 2-7 Ocala Winter Classic Feb. 9-14 Ocala Winter Festival Feb. 16-21 Ocala Masters Feb. 23-28 Ocala Tournament March 1-6 Ocala Winter Finals March 8-13 Ocala Winter Celebration March 15-20 Ocala Championship March 22-27

Arizona Winter Circuit

Tucson, AZ Sundance Welcome Feb. 3-7 Kachina Classic Feb. 10-14 Tucson Winter Classic Feb. 17-21 Sahuaro Classic Feb. 24-28 Arizona Winter Festival March 2-6 Arizona Desert Finals March 9-13

Culpeper Show Series

Culpeper, VA Commonwealth National April 20-24 Showday National July 6-10 Cavalier Classic July 13-17 Winston National Aug. 17-21 Constitution Classic Aug. 24-28 Culpeper Finals Sept. 28 - Oct. 2

Saugerties Show Series

Saugerties, NY HITS-on-the-Hudson I May 25-29 HITS-on-the-Hudson II June 1-5 HITS-on-the-Hudson III June 8-12 HITS-on-the-Hudson IV July 20-24 HITS-on-the-Hudson V July 27-31 NY Horse & Pony Show (VI) Aug. 3-7 HITS-on-the-Hudson VII Aug. 31 - Sept. 4 HITS-on-the-Hudson VIII Sept. 7-11

M&S Insurance LeagueNational Finals

Saugerties, NY HITS-on-the-Hudson Sept. 14-18

National Sunshine Series

Thermal, CA National Sunshine I Nov. 2-6 National Sunshine II Nov. 9-13

2015 2016

HITS Tentative Horse Show Dates

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The Winning Formulafor Champions

There are no known contraindications to the use of intramuscular Adequan® i.m. brand Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan in horses. Studies have not been conducted to establish safety in breeding horses. WARNING: Do not use in horses intended for human consumption. Not for use in humans. Keep this and all medications out of the reach of children. Caution: Federal law restricts this drug to use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian. Each 5 mL contains 500 mg Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan. Brief Summary Indications: For the intramuscular treatment of non-infectious degenerative and/or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness of the carpal and hock joints in horses.

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Georgina Bloomberg and Juvina won the Central Park Grand Prix at the 2014 Central Park Horse Show Presented by Rolex in New York City

Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) is the only product approved by the FDA for the intramuscular treatment of non-infectious degenerative and/or traumatic joint dysfunction and associated lameness of the carpal and hock joints in horses. To learn more, visit www.adequan.com.

Adequan® i.m is now available through your veterinarian.

Stal Hendrix Pre-Green Futurity

The Stal Hendrix Pre-Green Futurity offers young hunters the spotlight during the Richest Weekend in Show Jumping. The inaugural class boasts a guaranteed $25,000 purse, plus add-backs from all nominated horses.

In true HITS fashion, the formation of the Pre-Green Futurity brings attention and impressive prize money to a unique division of riders. Together with the support of title sponsor Stal Hendrix, HITS continues to exceed expectations and grow the sport of show jumping through inclusivity.

Interested competitors are encouraged to nominate their pre-green horses early, as the class is expected to draw a sizable number of entries. Additionally, exhibitors are reminded that the more horses

nominated, the larger the prize money at the Final in September.

“I am very excited to present this opportunity to young horse equestrian sport enthusiasts,” said HITS President and CEO Thomas Struzzieri. “With every penny of the nomination fees returned in the prize money, it should make for an extremely competitive Final in Saugerties. Early estimates suggest a six-figure purse for the first year.”

The Stal Hendrix Pre-Green Futurity nomination form and class specifications are available at HitsShows.com.

LEGEND Club

Gourmet food, luxury surroundings, and the best seats greet guests of the LEGEND Club at HITS-on-the-Hudson.

Enjoy the horse show in style. Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern Executive Chef Giuseppe Napoli, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, the country’s premier culinary college, will craft each menu and create fresh, healthy selections for guests to savor.

The Paddock Club

The Paddock Club, a full-service mobile kitchen, will now serve as a secondary food

service area near the Hunter Stadium. The Paddock Club features covered seating and fresh, deluxe cuisine by Diamond Mills Executive Chef Giuseppe Napoli.

FEI CSI-5* Rating

Earlier this year, the FEI approved the Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix, presented by Wells Fargo, on September 6 as a CSI-5* event. Based on the prize money and the ranking, this class should be the highest-ranked class in the United States this year.

The new FEI CSI-5* designation comes as HITS continues to expand its offering of international events to attract both U.S. and foreign competitors at the highest level.

A total of 50 riders will be eligible to compete in the CSI-5* Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix, presented by Wells Fargo.

“HITS recognizes the need for U.S. riders to gain FEI ranking points right here in their home country, and strives to offer the best opportunities for riders, both domestic and foreign. The FEI’s CSI-5* designation is a testament to the quality of this event,” said HITS President and CEO Thomas Struzzieri. “This solidifies HITS’ standing as the most dynamic American showcase for world class riders and horses. It places Saugerties even more clearly on the international show jumping map.”

Top: The 2015 Saugerties Million is now an FEI 5* Event. Above Left: The Paddock Club Trailer, a full-service mobile kitchen, will now serve as a secondary food service area near the Hunter Stadium. Far Left: The Paddock Club serving guests at the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit, where it debuted earlier this year. Left: The Paddock Club logo. Photos by ESI Photography & HITS Staff

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What’s New at HITS-on-the-Hudson by Emily Stoermer

The debut of the Stal Hendrix Pre-Green Futurity at the HITS Championship, the LEGEND Club and the Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix, presented by Wells Fargo, as a Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) CSI-5* event are just a few of the exciting additions to this year’s HITS Saugerties Series.

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The HITS Championship includes a total of four FEI-ranked classes, including the:. $34,000 Saugerties Jumper Classic on Wednesday,

September 2;. $34,000 HITS Jumper Classic on Friday, September 4;. $100,000 Hudson Valley Jumper Classic on Saturday, September 5;. And the Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix, presented by Wells Fargo on Sunday, September 6.

Other highlighted classes during the HITS Championship include the:. Platinum Performance $250,000 Hunter Prix Final;. Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final;. Vetera® XP Vaccines $250,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner

Jumper Prix;. And the Stal Hendrix Pre-Green Futurity—which offers a guaranteed $25,000 purse, plus add-backs for all nominated horses.

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Bigger Prizes, FEI-Ranked Classes by Emily Stoermer

The HITS ChampionshipThe HITS Championship is dubbed the Richest Weekend in Show Jumping, for no uncertain reason. During this single show, HITS will award the largest total prize purse of any horse show in the country. The action starts September 2 and continues through September 6, culminating with the Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix, presented by Wells Fargo, a Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) CSI-5* ranked event.

All of this, plus live entertainment, promises to make the final week of the HITS Saugerties Series a show to remember!

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Top: Sore No-More Performance, Performance Ultra and Trackside family of liniments offer Olympic-quality care for your animals. Above Left: The Sore No-More brand takes center stage at HITS. Left: Champions pose with the Sore No-More jump at HITS’ National Sunshine Series in Thermal, California. Photos courtesy of Sore No-More & ESI Photography

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Above Left: Is your horse Sore No-More? Left: Merial reps distribute free samples of UlcerGard to guests, just prior to the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix, on Vendor Row at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida. Below: Ceramic powder is melted into the threads of Back on Track apparel, which reflect FAR infrared rays. Below Right: Back on Track apparel is proven to increase circulation and reduce inflammation. Photos by ESI & Flying Horse Photography

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Clockwise From Top Left: Todd Minikus and Quality Girl take a victory gallop. | Kimberly Maloomian and Urlala after their Platinum Performance $250,000 Hunter Prix Final win. | Country music legend Charlie Daniels Band headlined the Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix. | All smiles at the $1 Million Grand Prix VIP. | The opening ceremonies kicked off with an impressive showing by the West Point Equestrian Team. | Taking in ringside views of show jumping’s biggest stars. | A team effort by Danny Foster and HITS’ creative staff and jump builders presented a brag-worthy course with an applause-generating look. | Enjoying shade and refreshments in the VIP Chalet. | Danielle Cooper and Calantus jump to win the $250,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix. | Aaron Vale and Dress Balou claim the Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final. | Charlie Daniels rocks out with fellow bandmates Charlie Hayward and Bruce Brown. | Ronan McGuigan and his daughter in the VIP Club. Photos by ESI Photography

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Hunters and Equitation are two of the

three disciplines that HITS offers across all

circuits. Both divisions are judged based on

certain United States Equestrian Federation

(USEF) standards that registered judges

follow, with an element of subjectivity. The

third discipline, Jumpers, is judged in an

objective fashion, based on time and faults.

Judges only have a short time in which to

watch each competitor to assess a horse

or rider’s style of performance with a score.

Certain judges look for particular skills

in the show ring, based on their tastes in

horse or rider, while others may judge in a

more systematic fashion, with rhythm and

form as the core of their choices.

Recently, HITS had the chance to speak

with Walter J. Lee, renowned USEF R-rated

Judge, to discuss what he, as a Hunter and

Equitation judge, looks for in the ring.

“Style is the common factor in Hunter

Seat Equitation, Hunters, and Jumpers.

Though each may differ slightly, correct,

balanced form is the core of all forward

seat riding,” said Lee. “Correct form is

most functional and this applies to both

the horse and the rider.”

In the Hunter ring, horses are judged based

on their jumping form, their consistency in

pace, and their agreeable temperament.

“Hunters are judged on the quality and

scope of the horse’s jump, while maintaining

style in their performance,” continued Lee.

“While Equitation is judged on the rider’s

form and style, their functionality in directing

their mount through the designated course

of jumps is imperative. Both Hunters and

Equitation are judged subjectively, with

the highest emphasis put on form and

smoothness.”

The most important quality of an Equitation

rider is their ring presence, otherwise called

style, as they execute the track, or course

of jumps, from start to finish.

“When I judge,” Lee adds, “good Equitation

is about a rider with correct, balanced style

on a rideable horse. Therefore, it makes

sense that competitors should be judged

on their style of performance in the ring,

on a set course, without getting stuck on

mechanical and arbitrary criteria for striding

and distance.”

In the end, the winner is the horse and rider

duo who perform with seemingly effortless

style, no matter which discipline they

partake in.

2015 HITS Saugerties Official Show Program From the Grandstand | 33

From the Grandstand by Francesca Mazella

Judging horse and rider style

Top: Beauty is as beauty does. A rider in correct form is better able to direct their mount through the designated course of jumps with precision. Above Left: Beautiful style of both horse and rider, shown here. Above Middle: In the Hunter ring, the horse is judged based on their jumping form, their consistency in pace and their agreeable temperament. Far Left: Good Equitation is about a rider with correct, balanced style on a rideable horse. Left: The most important quality of an Equitation rider is their ring presence, otherwise called style.Photos by ESI Photography

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2015 HITS Saugerties Official Show Program Season Highlights | 37

$10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix

June 6 & August 1New this year, two $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix classes. Qualifiers for the Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final.

Children’s Hunter Pony Finals

August 1-2A multi-phase competition to be held over two days, providing the Children’s Pony rider experience in a finals-type setting.

September 2-6Stal Hendrix Pre-Green Futurity New this year - Guaranteed $25,000 purse, plus add-backs from all nominated horses!

Platinum Performance $250,000 Hunter Prix Final

Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final

Vetera® XP Vaccines $250,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix

Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix FEI CSI-5*, presented by Wells Fargo

Marshall & Sterling InsuranceLeague National Finals

September 9-13League members vie for year-end titles after earning their place at the finals by competing for points at member shows throughout the year.

Season Highlights

Coming up this season at HITS-on-the-Hudson

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38 | Summer Style Profiles 2015 HITS Saugerties Official Show Program

Summer Style Profiles contributed by Horse & Style Magazine

Gorgeous GentBlack Leather Belt with Stirrup Buckle, Gucci, $325

Horseshoe Print Silk Crepe Western Shirt, Saint Lauren, $1390

Standard Issue Fit 2 Denim Jean, Rag & Bone, $175

The Dust Backpack, Horse and Nail, $825

Sterling Silver Men’s Kodiak Bracelet, Scott Kay, $495

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Horse Print Full Skirt, Stella Jean, $745

Ursula Ankle-Strap Sandal, Gucci, $995

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Polished Pony MomThe Hackamore Bag, Adi Kissilevich, $370

Skinny Jeans, Carven, $320

Rosamund Blouse, Joules, $87

Canterbury Cuff, My Flat in London, $74

Pistol Bootie, Acne Studios, $570

Jovial JuniorHorse 2 in 1 Shirt, Dorothy Perkins, $44

Dark Horse Pointy Toe Boot, Free People, $198

Le Skinny De Jeanne Ripped Jeans, Frame Denim, $200

The Morgan Bucket Bag, Horse and Nail, $895

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Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. (BIVI),

introduces the VETERA® XP line of vaccines,

the only vaccine line that contains the most

relevant strains of equine influenza virus (EIV)

that affect horses today.

By protecting horses against Richmond/

07, Ohio/03 and Kentucky/95, VETERA XP

vaccines meet both the U.S. and worldwide

guidelines for equine influenza protection.

“We know the havoc that equine respiratory

disease can cause to horses,” says John

Tuttle, DVM, senior associate director,

equine professional and technical services,

BIVI. “By updating our flu strains, we are

offering veterinarians the ability to protect

their patients against the newest and most

relevant strains of equine influenza.”

The VETERA XP line is the only vaccine line

that meets the World Expert Surveillance

Panel on Equine Influenza recommendations

and the American Association of Equine

Practitioners (AAEP) guidelines. The XP

indicates that the vaccine now offers

protection against disease in the Clade

1 family (Ohio/03) and Clade 2 family

(Richmond/07). Horses in the U.S. may be

at risk of infection from Clade 2 isolates

of equine influenza (Richmond/07) due to

exposure from commingling or travel.

“It is imperative that when we think about

the risk of exposure to Clade 2 EIV, such

as Richmond/07, we don’t just assume that

performance horses are the only ones at

risk,” says Tuttle. “If a horse lives in a pasture

next to a horse that travels or is commingled,

then that horse is also at risk due to the

contagious nature of equine influenza. It only

takes one horse to infect many.”

VETERA XP is manufactured using

Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica’s

proprietary purification technology, Ultrafil®.

Ultrafil Purification technology eliminates

most of the extraneous proteins to allow the

horse’s immune system to focus only on the

relevant antigens.

Veterinarians should look for the XP on

the VETERA vaccine label to find the most

progressive EIV protection.

“With this update, we’ve renamed many of

our vaccines,” says Monica Porter, brand

manager, equine biologicals, BIVI. “All

VETERA vaccines that contain EIV have

been updated to include the new flu strains,

and we’ve included EHV-4 protection as

well. So in addition to having new names

for the variety of combinations we offer,

we’ve denoted whether the vaccine has

been updated by including XP as part of the

product name.”

Overall, the XP indicates a progressive

change in the VETERA portfolio of vaccines.

“We are really trying to provide the best

medicine,” says Tuttle. “By offering the most

comprehensive equine influenza protection

for horses in the U.S. with Clade 1 (Ohio/03)

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protection against the EIV as recommended

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2015 HITS Saugerties Official Show Program Vaccine for Respiratory Protection | 43

New line features an updated equine influenza strain to provide the most relevant respiratory protection to horses

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2015 HITS Saugerties Official Show Program HITS as Your Home Away From Home | 51

Imagine HITS as Your Home Away From Home

HITS debuts new custom barns in 2015-2016 show season

HITS, Inc. invites exhibitors and trainers to make HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California, or HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida, their permanent or semi-permanent home by leasing a new custom barn. The barns will be available at the beginning of the 2015-2016 show season. With the new custom barns, exhibitors and trainers have the opportunity to have a barn at HITS that is like home, to come back to year after year. Barns can be customized and personalized to meet the needs of a client or business. Custom barns make it possible to stay at HITS longer than just the show season. Or, even if only used during the shows, custom barns make one’s stay as comfortable as possible. “We want to give our clients the best options available,” said HITS President and CEO Thomas Struzzieri. “That includes the ability to make HITS their home, throughout the show season and year-round. Through this opportunity, our clients will have a conveniently located home away from home, with barns that are customizable for their needs and that offer – as with all HITS products – the best equine amenities available.”

CUSTOM BARN Features

Barns are available on a five-year lease and can be built with options for 12, 24 or 36 stalls.

Features include:

• Center aisle barns with doors• Rubber paver aisles• 12 x 12 foot stalls with rubber mats• 40 x 40 foot paddocks with

four-board fencing• 12 x 12 foot tack rooms• Bathroom, laundry room, feed room• Insect misting system

For information on pricing, options, and customization, interested clients should contact HITS as follows:

HITS Desert Horse Park Asia Manning | [email protected]

HITS Post Time FarmKristen Vale-Mosack | [email protected]

Or call the HITS Corporate Office at:845.246.8833

Top: Thermal, California property. Below: Ocala, Florida property. Photos by Flying Horse & ESI Photography

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On Friday, February 13, all eyes were on the Ocala Horse Properties Stadium as the Opening Ceremony for the Furusiyya Federation Équestre Internationale (FEI) Nations Cup™ CSIO-4*, presented by Edge Brewing Barcelona, began, and a memorable day in Marion County, Florida, horse sport history was underway. During a presentation of the flags by a local high school color guard, a brass ensemble performed the Star Spangled Banner and one horse and rider from each of the six participating countries stood center stage, undoubtedly hoping to return to that same spot at the prize giving ceremony later in the day.

A packed grandstand, sold out VIP area, and thousands of viewers watching two live

webcasts looked on as the six nations – the United States, Canada, Colombia, Mexico, Venezuela, and Ireland – took turns over a two-round competition. The course of 15 efforts was set at 1.50m and designed by Martin Otto of Muenster, Germany.

Irish Got Lucky on Friday the 13th

The Irish team, with Darragh Kenny, Lorcan Gallagher, Kevin Babington and Conor Swail, led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Splaine, had luck on their side, and ultimately took home top honors. Coming to Ocala with a strong squad, the team left the Sunshine State with a FEI Nations Cup™ title under their belts and a share of the $200,000 purse.

In the first of a two-round competition, Kenny was quick to set the tone for the afternoon, with a clean round right out of the gate. On deck for the Irish, 23-year-old Gallagher, with Diktator van de Boslandhoeve, impressed in his first-ever FEI Nations Cup™ to give Ireland their second clear round of the day. Clean trips continued for others on the team, including Babington and Swail, who placed Ireland with an impressive zero total penalties as the first round came to a close. After the FEI Nations Cup™ scoring format was applied, dropping the highest penalty from each team, the standings going into the second round had Ireland, Colombia,

and Canada tied for first with zero faults, the United States and Venezuela tied for fourth with four faults, and Mexico in sixth with 12 faults. Of the three leading teams, Ireland was first to take the ring in the second round, with Kenny accruing eight penalties along the way to drop his team down on the leaderboard. Gallagher followed with what started as a strong round but ended with a foot on the tape at the water jump resulting in four faults, which at the time, was just enough to keep Ireland in the game for a podium finish. The pressure was on for the remaining Irish riders, as both needed to go clean for a shot at first. Babington and his mount, Shorapur, cleared the course, again igniting a match for first between the United States and Ireland. The last attempt for the Irish, and 22nd in the order, Swail, on Grafton, delivered his next clear of the day, ultimately gaining a leg up on the competition for first place. Throughout his ride, Swail’s teammates were giddy with excitement at the thought of Ireland taking home the prize. Dressed in signature Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ garb of sashes and coolers, Ireland’s winning team galloped into the prize-giving ceremony beaming with pride welcomed by an applauding audience of equine enthusiasts, HITS exhibitors and Marion County residents. Onlookers waved the flags of the six nations, while the Irish fans’ cheers carried into the wind. “We’re four great lads, we always try to come prepared and we love jumping in the Nations Cups. We’re thankful it all went very well,” said Swail.

The New Home of the Furusiyya Nations Cup™

by Emily Glass

2015 HITS Saugerties Official Show Program Furusiyya FEI Nations CupTM | 53

Top: Kevin Babington and Shorapur give Ireland double clear rounds at the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ at HITS Ocala CSIO-4*. Above Left: Conor Swail sails through the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ at the HITS Ocala CSIO-4* course with two clean rounds. Left: Darragh Kenny, Lorcan Gallagher, Kevin Babington and Conor Swail led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Splaine give the sold out Ocala Horse Properties Stadium at HITS Ocala a wave after winning the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™, presented by Edge Brewing Barcelona. Photos by ESI Photography

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Clockwise From Top Left: Top equestrian riders from around the globe put on a spectacular display at the FEI Nations Cup™. | Venezuela’s Andres Rodriguez aboard Caballito go clear for a third place finish in the $34,000 FEI Jumper Classic. | Georgina Bloomberg and Juvina go double-clear in the FEI Nations Cup™ at HITS Ocala. | Nations Cup merchandise from Mona’s Monograms. | Daniel Bluman and Conconcreto Apardi, of Colombia, jump over the citrus triple-bar in the FEI Nations Cup™ at HITS Ocala. | HITS President and CEO Thomas Struzzieri and Horse Show Vet Dr. Robert Barber at the FEI Jog. | “Captain Canada,” Ian Millar, at HITS Ocala CSIO4*. | Team USA horses stay cozy in red, white and blue coolers. | Laura Kraut and Cedric brought their A-game to win the $150,000 FEI Ocala Grand Prix. | 2014 Great American $1 Million champs Todd Minikus and Quality Girl take third in the $34,000 FEI Thursday Prix. | Team Mexico gets ready at HITS Ocala. | Darragh Kenny of Team Ireland takes his turn at the FEI Nations Cup™ course. Photos by ESI Photography

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After a very competitive 2014 Marshall & Sterling Insurance League season, HITS had the privilege of corresponding with one of our most successful junior equestrians, Lena Rae Reeb, to get her perspective on riding and life, in general. At sixteen years of age, Lena is not only a dedicated and fierce competitor, but also a very insightful, confident and compassionate person. It was a pleasure getting to learn about how it all started for Lena and where she feels the road ahead will take her. Here’s what she had to say:

PG: How were you introduced to riding and at what age did you first begin to ride competitively?LRR: I was introduced to riding when I was very young as my Mom, Leslie Kogos, owns Larkspur Farm [in Wilton, Connecticut]. I started riding when I was 6. I started competing in Short Stirrup when I was 8.

PG: You seem very passionate about riding. Would you say that you were born to ride or was it a passion that developed over time?LRR: I definitely think I was born to ride. It’s not just a passion of mine, it’s a necessity. I don’t know what I’d do without it. It’s my cure to everything, whether I’m sick, or tired, or upset.

PG: Who is your trainer and at which barn do you train? How long have you been training there?

LRR: I train at Larkspur Farm with Michele West, and my mom, Leslie Kogos. My mom has been one of my driving forces and inspirations.

PG: What would you say was your biggest challenge growing up in the industry?LRR: The biggest challenge I had growing up in the industry was balancing my school life with horses. If I could, I would spend all of my time at the barn, but in order to be a devoted student I had to really plan my time and be responsible about my studies.

PG: What was your proudest moment or moments in show jumping?LRR: My proudest moments were when I won the inaugural Children’s Hunter Pony Finals in 2012 on my pony, Patriot, at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York; winning the Children’s Hunter Classic at the CHJA Finals on Patriot, and two years later on my horse Call Me. Another highlight was winning Grand Hunter Champion and Best Child Rider on Private Ryan in the 2014 Marshall & Sterling Insurance League Finals, as well as being Children’s Hunter Champion and HITS 2 Working Hunter Champion.

PG: When you and Private Ryan won big at the 2014 M&S Insurance League Finals, what was the highlight of that event for you?LRR: The highlight of that event was being able to see all of my hard work consistently pay off!

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Balancing the Barn and Books: The Voice of a Champ by Patricia Guerriero

About the Marshall & Sterling Insurance League

In 1991, Tom Struzzieri, President and Chief Executive Officer of HITS, Inc., the largest hunter/jumper horse show management company in the United States, founded the Marshall & Sterling Insurance League to encourage and enhance the competition level of Children and Adult Hunter and Jumper riders. Having grown from 10 member shows and approximately 100 riders in 1991, the League remains at the forefront of hunter/jumper competition nationwide by encompassing over 1,100 commissioned member-shows and more than 2,100 member-riders today.

The League member-shows offer competitors the opportunity to vie for points in 19 sanctioned divisions throughout the season. These points are maintained by the League and updated weekly on the M&S League National Standings. Year-end rider rankings then determine qualifiers for the prestigious M&S Insurance League National Finals held at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York each September.

It’s not too late to become a member of the M&S Insurance League and begin earning points at HITS Horse Shows and M&S Insurance League member shows. For more information or to apply online visit HitsShows.com or contact League Coordinator Patricia Guerriero at 845.246.8833 or [email protected].

Top: Joe Norick of M&S Insurance presents Lena Rae Reeb and Private Ryan their awards for Champions of the Children’s Hunter Horse competition at the 2014 M&S Insurance League Finals at HITS-on-the-Hudson, Saugerties, NY. Left: Lena Rae Reeb on Private Ryan along with trainers Leslie Kogos and Michele West accept Best Junior Rider-Horse honors from HITS’ Kristen Vale-Mosack at the 2014 M&S Insurance League Finals in Saugerties, NY. Photos by ESI Photography

PG: As you look ahead, do you think you will continue riding after high school, perhaps on an equestrian team in college?LRR: I will certainly ride after high school, and I am open to looking into riding on an equestrian team in college.

PG: Have you any idea what career path you would like to follow?LRR: I would like to stay in the horse industry for my career. I couldn’t imagine anything that I’d love doing more. It’s a passion of mine that I don’t foresee ever dying down.

PG: Would you say that riding has given you a different perspective on life?LRR: I can’t say that riding has given me a “different” perspective on life, because it is the only perspective on life that I know. Riding really keeps me focused as my

weeks are very busy. I am a straight-A student in all honors classes, at Weston High School in Connecticut. I ride every day after school and spend every evening studying and doing homework way after my mom goes to bed.

PG: If you had to choose one thing that riding has helped you understand about life, what would that be?LRR: Riding has given me a compassion and understanding of horses. I always put their needs before mine. I do most of the work myself; taking care of each one after lessons or showing, bathing, grooming, wrapping and unbraiding. It has also given me a greater understanding that I could never do what I do without the support of my trainer, my parents and the staff at Larkspur Farm.

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Above: Lena Rae Reeb and her mother, Leslie Kogos, owner of Larkspur Farm, high five after Lena wins the $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix on July 20, 2014, in Saugerties, New York, on Kogos’ Call Me. Photo courtesy of Larkspur Farm

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Clockwise From Top Left: Sara McCloskey competes on her gelding, Austin in the HITS 2’6” Hunter-Non-Professionals division. | Riders from Lucky C Stables in New Paltz, New York display their 2014 M&S Year-End Awards. | Melissa Feller and Brian Feigus team up for a picture with their mounts Larger Than Life and Vi Vi Velour. | Equitation rider, Danielle Moraski takes home first place accolades in both the M&S Adult Medal and Jr/Am Horsemanship Medal at the Year-End Banquet. | Spectators and competitors enjoy the M&S Ice Cream Social at HITS-on-the-Hudson. | M&S 2’6” Adult Medal Year-End award recipient, Ashley Parento and Marshall & Sterling Insurance representative, Joe Norick beam for the camera. | Riders and families enjoy delicious handcrafted cuisine during the M&S Insurance League Year-End Awards Banquet at the Diamond Mills Hotel and Tavern. | Osvaldo Ornia Pacher and Mid Summer Nights Dream compete at the 2014 M&S Finals. | Summerfield Farm in New Jersey is happy to attend the M&S Insurance League Year-End Awards Banquet. | Kenley Koch of Equest Show Stables eagerly awaits being presented her Year-End Awards in the M&S S/M Pony Medal and the M&S Children’s S/M Hunter Pony divisions. | Beautifully displayed Marshall & Sterling Insurance League top-ten ribbons. | Representatives from Éce Equestrian along with Joe Norick present Danielle Markey and all M&S first-place Year-End award winners with a beautiful tailored riding shirt. Photos by ESI Photography

Adequan Hunter

2014 Huckleberry Finn Sarah Tyndall2013 Mahoney Melissa Feller 2012 Woodrow BJ Ehrhardt 2011 Alivio Osvaldo Ornia Pacher2010 If You Say So Katie Milton2009 Nadia David Connors 2008 Billy Elliot David Connors2007 Steal the Show Jenny Fischer2006 Concerto Jenny Fischer 2005 Bentley Erin Duddy 2004 Harley Sarah Porter

Adult Amateur Hunter

Trophy Donated in 1992 by Marshall & Sterling Insurance2014 Larger Than Life Linda Corvari2013 Love and Honor Lauren Muller 2012 Eye Spy Tess Mahoney 2011 Brother Bear Lindsay Lynch2010 Rosso Rossini Miranda Scarpone2009 Mistletoe Kelly Champion2008 Abundance Cara Garito2007 Private Ryan Jamie Ringel 2006 Private Ryan Jamie Ringel 2005 Quiet Arrival Jodi Czaplick2004 Partly Cloudy M.L. Stevenson King Lear Laura Lee Montross2003 Landstorm Samantha Hallman Union League Sarah Kruel The Rainman Maria D’Anza 2002 Baxter Black Jack Schock2001 Whoville Mandy Tosh2000 R.B. Jeremy Greene1999 Silver Rhythem Michelle Woodall1998 Maggie Mae Amy Davis1997 Justin Tyme Kerry Parker1996 See You In Court Alexandra Listrani1995 Memphis Maria Bishop1994 Baron Van Laken Ruth Douglas1993 Fritz and Bill Skip Reese1992 All That Glitters Elizabeth Sears

Children’s Hunter Pony – Small

2014 Heavenly Zechariah Blythe Novick2013 Patchwork Blueberry Isha Swani 2012 First Dibs Kayla Ryan 2011 Shimmer Jennifer Staniloff

Children’s Hunter Pony – Medium

2014 Glencoe Charter Party Andrew Heim2013 Blu Venture Rainbeau Hensley Humphries2012 Tazmanian Devil Emma Weiss 2011 Forever After Anna Platek

Children’s Hunter Pony – Large

2014 Romeo Sophee Steckbeck2013 His Way Erica Ferreira2012 Midnight Snack Phoebe Spar 2011 Redwood Forest Eliza Rader

Children’s Hunter – Pony

2010 Rain Date Haley Wilkinson2009 Shoot the Moon Sara Echevarria Hidden Springs Basil Coreen Gilligan2008 Porter’s Creek Loulie Bunzel2007 Toy Soldier Tess Jacobson2006 Shoot the Moon Elizabeth Benson2005 Shooting Star Haley Binder2004 High Spirits Emily Africk2003 China Patty Baker Rainbeau’s Reflection Paige Allardice

Children’s Hunter – Horse

Trophy Donated in 1996 by Corona/Lexol

2014 Private Ryan Lena Rae Reeb2013 Spotlight Vivian Zetterstrom2012 Aye Spy Madison Strony 2011 Promise Alexandra Carlton2010 Diligere Sarah Brandow2009 Modigliani Mira Hopkins 2008 Just About Perfect Landrie Folsom2007 Cadillac Jack Nina Dewees Out of the Blue Victoria Leonard2006 Sommersby Lila Abboud2005 Sommersby Lila Abboud2004 Saxony 2 Paige Emerson2003 Renoir Kelsey Rae Calabro Pavan Julianne Kruger2002 Imported Melissa Feller2001 The Rainman Ana Ousouljoglou2000 Churchill Christina Mangano1999 Spoonful Alexandra Gold1998 Valuator Adeline Cordin Blitstein1997 Sandstorm Tracy Scheriff1996 Snap Decision Georgina Cardone1995 Big Easy Jessica Glavin1994 Heaven Knows Jenna Kiely1993 Magic Wish Jocelyn Filley1992 Sir Rupert Casey O’Connor

Marshall & Sterling Insurance League Hall of Fame

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Hunters

Top: Larger Than Life and Linda Corvari Above Left: Heavenly Zachariah and Blythe Novick Above Middle: Huckleberry Finn and Sarah Tyndall Left: Romeo and Sophee SteckbeckPhotos by ESI Photography

Devoucoux Hunter Derby

2010 Reuben Himself David Wilbur2009 Hullabaloo Heather Ann Cahill

Bit O’ Straw Hunter Classic

Trophy Donated in 2008 by Nancy Taylor & Jessica Benoliel in Memory of Keene Taylor

2014 Take Five Emily Irene2013 Just-A-Flirt Jessica Sikorski2012 This Ocala Christina Thomson2011 Uroko Cassie Crotty2010 Heartbreaker Brooke Torre2009 Cadillac Jack Lauren Kennelley2008 Before Color Amanda Benoliel

HITS 2’6” Hunter

2010 Espero Jenny Fischer2009 Irreplaceable Nicole Riccardi2008 Stay Gold Deanna Zajic

HITS 2’6” Hunter Professional

2014 Larger Than Life Melissa Feller2013 Spellbound Rob Borroughs2012 Splash Heather Caristo 2011 Moments of Brilliance Jenny Fischer

HITS 2’6” Hunter Non-Professional

2014 Private Ryan Lena Rae Reeb2013 Private Ryan Lena Reeb2012 Chance It Kelly Ross 2011 Akino Briana Cassidy


2014 Uptown Girl Karyn Foley2013 Galen Raintree Victoria Rainis

Junior/Amateur Jumper Low Classic

2013 Delucia Sue DeCone2012 Caiza Chelsea Babcock 2011 Malcolm Kira Kerkorian

Adult Jumper Classic

Trophy Donated in 1996 by Judge Manning Horse Transport

2014 Grisset Alissa Kinsey2013 Belvedere Tammy Eyerman Kelly2012 Winter White Elizabeth Kirby2011 Grisset Alissa Kinsey2010 Little Tom Patricia Diamond-Hennessy2009 Little Tom Patricia Diamond-Hennessy2008 Little Tom Patricia Diamond-Hennessy2007 Lady Grey Christina Fried2006 Little Tom Patricia Diamond-Hennessy2005 Crackerjack Polly McTaggart2004 Manhattan Eleanor Bright2003 Roscoe Kimberly Jungherr2002 Foxtrot Echo Chris Richards2001 Waiting for Godot Zara Davies2000 Cool Breeze LeAnn Smith1999 Global Advisors Blythe Masters Bouncer1998 Albie Darned Patty Van Housen1997 Whiskey Dreams Carolyn Connelly1996 Papa’s Broke Rachel Przymierski1995 Nostalgia Peabody Ridley1994 Paint It Black Chris Land1993 Marry the Money Abby Crystal1992 Juke Box Johnny Tracey Lowery1991 The Artesian Diana Firestone

Children’s Jumper Classic

Trophy Donated in 1996 by Stoneleigh Burnham School

2014 Pollux de Shalimar Taegan Long2013 Ramona Quimby Natalie Hughes2012 Red Bull Angelena DaPrato2011 Llevo Todo Ariel Epstein2010 Vendelier Ashley Prusak2009 Rain or Shine Tara Corr2008 Karin Ursula Green2007 Espri Brandee Beattie2006 I Love Lucy Michael Hughes2005 Press for Time Christina Johnson2004 Tipitina Shannon McGrath2003 Mahogany Alyssa Erickson2002 Lady Grey Korinne Epstein2001 New Castle Kristin Flemming

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Jumpers

Top: Glencoe Charter Party and Andrew Heim. Above Left: Pollux de Shalimar and Teagon Long. Above Middle: Sunlight and Meghan Knapic. Left: Rainsox and Julia Blaney. Photos by ESI Photography

2000 Never Satisfied Julia Wiley1999 Pay the Rose Elizabeth Sanden1998 Pay the Rose Elizabeth Sanden1997 Twist of Fate Jessica Lewis1996 Twist of Fate Jessica Lewis1995 Papa’s Broke Rachel Przymierski1994 Maybe This Time Jamie Krauss1993 Zachary Michele Kuznitz1992 Show Time Suzanne Guerett

Pony Jumper Classic

2011 Cruizer Elizabeth Ranzo2010 Porsche Noah Buehler2009 Cedar Crest Bewitched Alison Lindsay2008 Hip Hop Elizabeth Solomon2002 Byrnadette Billy Worthington2001 No Doubt Erika Christie2000 Made in the Shade Brooke Kempe

M&S Children’s Pony Medal– Small/Medium

2014 Julia Blaney2013 Mary Mazzarella2012 Kayla Ryan2011 Sarah Kessler2010 Blythe Ruppel

M&S Children’s Pony Medal – Large

2014 Meghan Knapic2013 Emily LoVece2012 Sara McCloskey2011 Kate Toto2010 Savanna Hajdasz

M&S Children’s Pony Medal

2009 Liana Cohen2008 Kimberly Sarrica2007 Alison Cooney2006 Lindsey Johnson2005 Haley Binder

M&S Adult Medal

Sponsored in 2011 & 2012 by Farnam

2014 Britta Lippert2013 Audrey Gallagher2012 Brendan Weiss2011 Elysse Ruschmeyer2010 Kaelin Tully2009 Ashley Billman2008 Laura Huston2007 Kelsey Amedeo2006 Elspeth Roake2005 Jeannine Zukerman2004 Megan Wilkinson2003 Dyanna Rucco

M&S Junior Medal

2014 Patricia Garrett2013 Morgan Ward2012 T.J. O’Mara Vanessa McCarthy2011 Alexandra Carlton2010 Sydney Smith2009 Elizabeth Benson2008 Michael Desiderio2007 Nina Pola2006 Carolyn Lichtenberg2005 Kathryn Rebeka Kepes2004 Ana Ousouljoglou2003 Leigh Healy

M&S Children’s Medal – Horse

Sponsored in 2014 by Sore No-More

2014 Nicola Boulter2013 Kennedy Knapic2012 Taegen Long2011 Taylor Willever2010 Hunter Ralston2009 Kendall Fately2008 Samantha Kraus2007 Britta Carlson2006 Katie Price2005 Isabelle Gordon2004 Rebecca Shipps2003 Olivia Sacks

M&S 2’6” Child Medal Finals

2014 Kendall Vogt2013 Lydia Mancuso

M&S 2’6” Adult Medal Finals

2014 Ashley Coppola2013 Crystal Skowronski

M&S Jr/Am Horsemanship Medal

2014 Stephanie Moscove2013 Adelaide Toensing


Medal Finals Winners

Above Left: Lorentin and Nicola Boulter. Far Left: Brisset and Alissa Kinsey. Left: Romeo and Sophee Steckbeck. Photos by ESI Photography

Best Junior Rider – Horse

2014 Lena Rae Reeb2013 Kennedy Knapic2012 Kyle Regenye2011 Taylor Willever2010 Sydney Smith2009 Mira Hopkins2008 Michael Desiderio2007 Nina Pola2006 Katie Price2005 Isabelle Gordon2004 Brianne Goutal2003 Michael Baum

Best Junior Rider – Pony

2014 Sophee Steckbeck2013 Mary Mazzarella2012 Emma Weiss2011 Jada Puleo2010 Katherine Johnson2009 Liana Cohen2008 Angelena Daprato2007 Alison Cooney2006 Lindsey Johnson2005 Haley Binder2004 Jessica Springsteen2003 ClementineGoutal

Grand Hunter Champion

2014 Private Ryan Lena Rae Reeb2013 Private Ryan Lena Rae Reeb 2012 Splash Heather Caristo2011 Alivio Osvaldo Ornia Palcher2010 If You Say So Katie Milton2009 Modigliani Mira Hopkins2008 Billy Elliott David Connors2007 Private Ryan Jamie Ringel2006 Concerto Jenny Fischer2005 Shooting Star Haley Binder2004 Ticket To Ride James LaLa2003 Ticket To Ride Mary Lisa Leffler

Best Adult Rider

Sponsored in 2011 & 2012 by Farnam

2014 Erin Harvill2013 Lauren Muller2012 Tess Mahoney2011 Julia Kusnik

Adequan Hunter

2014 Conotocarious Kendra Richardson2013 Deacon Blues Osvaldo Ornia Pacher2012 Chinchino Lauren Barth2011 Rio Mystico Emily Anne Terry2010 Clever Z Katie Milton2009 Neptuno Heather Acker2008 Santana Corey Golden2007 Santana Corey Golden2006 Ramazotti Helen Goddard Main Street Linda Orton2005 Tempted Again Renee Kidd2004 Pick Pocket Loretta Mayer

Adult Hunter

2014 Encore Tracey Clark2013 Love and Honor Lauren Muller2012 Bradley Tiffany Leventhal2011 Rosso Rossini Miranda Scarpone2010 Mylo Mary Mead2009 Safe Haven Ashley Gray Billman2008 Larger Than Life Melissa Feller2007 High Times Kelly Champion2006 Priceless Keirstin Johnsen2005 Twelfth Night Peggy McNeil2004 Flaglar Donna Struve2003 New Castle Jane Seder2002 Magnum Allison Fernandez2001 Whoville Mandy Tosh2000 R.B. Jeremy Greene

Bit O’ Straw Hunter Classic

2014 Stay Gold Danielle Markey2013 Adagio Z Olivia Risner2012 Stay Gold Patrice Gordon2011 Love N’ Glory Diana Essex2010 Chances Czar Tonia Werner2009 Aloha Spirit Aeriel Dapp2008 Neiko Ashlee Rioux


2014 Riviera Holly Caristo2013 Spellbound Rob Burroughs Hayden Holly Caristo2012 Baja Dawn VonBernuth2011 Austin BJ Ehrhardt2010 Roman Holiday Vanessa Roman2009 Artisan BJ Ehrhardt

Top: Wodan’s Willie Wonka and Kendall Vogt. Above Left: Aurora Borealis and Ashley Coppola. Left: Private Ryan and Lena Rae Reeb.Photos by ESI Photography


Special Awards Year-End High Point Winners

2008 Wellington Allyson PowersChildren’s Hunter – Horse

2014 Wilhelm Cristyn Edwards2013 Quinell Jennifer Quigley2012 Goldwyn Marlene Makowski2011 Perfect Appeal Jessica Dencker2010 Cherish The Moment Jordynn Shaffer2009 Spoken 4 Kelsey Thietje2008 Magnetic Kendall Fately2007 Carize Gina Rizzo2006 Moonlight Bay Brian Feigus2005 Benlea Arian Amber Mixon2004 Bellagio Lindsey Mohr2003 Wellington Meghann Dougherty2002 Imported Melissa Feller

Children’s Hunter Pony– Small/Medium

2014 Cowboy Amanda Panaccione2013 Unexpected Lindsey Chamberlin Opportunity2012 Ribbons and Roses Samantha Kerbel2011 Willow Hill’s China Doll Caroline Lynch

Children’s Hunter Pony – Large

2014 Landz End Haylee Scandell Cruise Control2013 Medoc De Livre Emily LoVece2012 Bedazzled Casey Stern2011 Bedazzled Casey Stern

Children’s Hunter – Pony

2010 Swanney Taylor Johnson2009 Swanney Taylor Johnson2008 Walk in the Park Lauren Mantikas2007 Johnny Angel Brandilyn Wall

Adult Jumper

2014 Follow My Heart Julianne Marklin2013 Asar Lauren Muller2012 EZ To Spot Megan Pappan2011 EZ To Spot Megan Pappan2010 Quantum Leap Lori-Ann Archambault2009 Excess Baggage Priscilla Godsoe2008 Coastal Alexandra Beyrer2007 Ca Va Heather Collins Villemaire2006 Callaway Danielle Dill2005 IMA Good 1-2 Patty Van Housen2004 Manny Too Frank Graham, Jr.2003 New Castle Jane Seder2002 Right Angles Karen Horeis

Low Junior/Amateur Jumper

2013 Zycarla Z Brianne Link2012 Cenzington 002 Darby Toben2011 Rocky Haley Waters

Children’s Jumper

2014 Cevin 24 Alexandra Rose2013 Ramona Quimby Natalie Elizabeth Hughes2012 Juliette Giavanna Rinaldi2011 High Roller Lauren Van Dame2010 Jack of Hartes Annie Harte2009 Coverboy Charly Miller2008 Penault Ashlee Rioux2007 Dresden Castle Victoria Diaz2006 Kodak Moment Amber Mixon2005 Press for Time Christina Johnson2004 Luna Jacquelyn Sargenti2003 Nacho Mama Taryn Nolte2002 Dusty Katrina Johnson

Pony Jumper

2011 Styled With Perfection Elizabeth Shaffer2010 Go Go Gidget Nicole Kapusta2009 My Shooting Star Amanda Cassese2008 Scoutmaster Elizabeth Dautel2003 I Told You So Gisela Hackmann2002 Byrnadette Billy Worthington

M&S Adult Medal

2014 Danielle Moraski2013 Mary Mead2012 Kristen Simmons2011 Melissa Goldstein2010 Mary Mead2009 Emma Mann-Meginniss2008 Kimberly Hann2007 Keirsten Johnsen Jolene Alala2006 Jolene Alala2005 Tricia Ehrnsperger2004 Tricia Ehrnsperger2003 Melissa Feller


Left: Private Ryan and Lena Rae Reeb. Below Left: Take Five and Emily Irene. Below: Eastwood and Melissa Feller. Photos by ESI Photography

M&S Children’s Medal – Horse

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2014 Elizabeth Summers Kendra Oakley2013 Danielle Moraski2012 Taegen Long2011 Carly Matz2010 Gina Calicchio2009 Kendall Fately2008 Amanda Zwaan2007 Alyxandra Swanhall2006 Katie Price2005 Erin Centolanza2004 Lindsey Mohr2003 Eileen McNamara

M&S Children’s Pony Medal – Small/Medium

2014 Amanda Panaccione2013 Alicia Andreano2012 Kierstin Antoniadis2011 Lauren De Torres

M&S Children’s Pony Medal – Large

2014 Haylee Scandell2013 Tara Miller2012 Claire Kenny2011 Olivia Van Eron

M&S Children’s Pony Medal

2010 Taylor Johnson2009 Taylor Johnson2008 Lauren Schmeiske2007 Alison Cooney2006 Kendall Fately2005 Haley Binder

M&S Junior Medal

2014 Samantha Beiter2013 Sara McDermott2012 Danielle Moraski2011 Alexandria Desiderio2010 Emma Slade Baxter2009 Elizabeth Benson2008 Kirsten Cassone2007 Nicole Devoe2006 Kathleen McCarthy2005 Patti Ann Thornton2004 Ana Ousouljoglou2003 Ana Ousouljoglou

M&S 2’6” Child Medal

2014 Danielle Markey2013 Carson Harper

M&S 2’6” Adult Medal

2014 Lisa White-Griffin2013 Olivia Risner

M&S Jr/Am Horsemanship Medal

2014 Danielle Moraski2013 Mary Mead


Top: Archie and Britta Lippert. Above Left: Rainsox and Julia Blaney. Left: Grisset and Alissa Kinsey. Below Left: Eastwood and Melissa Feller. Below: Lorentin and Nicola Boulter. Photos by ESI Photography

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Hosting the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ during HITS Ocala Week V was just the beginning of an enhanced commitment by HITS to domestic high performance athletes. Exciting new opportunities to compete on an international level continue in the United States during the HITS Saugerties Series when the Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix, presented by Wells Fargo at HITS-on-the-Hudson debuts as an FEI CSI-5* event. HITS Saugerties commences in New York’s majestic Hudson Valley on May 20 with eight weeks of show jumping boasting 19 Grand Prix events leading up to the Saugerties Million on Sunday, September 6. The days prior to the Saugerties Million will host three additional FEI jumper classes bringing the prize money total to $1,168,000 for the taking.

Featured events include the $34,000 FEI Saugerties Jumper Classic on Wednesday, September 2, the $34,000 FEI HITS Jumper Classic on Friday, September 4, the $100,000 FEI Hudson Valley Jumper Classic on Saturday, September 5, and the Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix CSI-5*, presented by Wells Fargo on Sunday, September 6.

Laying claim to the three largest purses in the fifty states, all of which are offered by HITS, the Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix rounds out the Richest Weekend in Show Jumping amongst other notable classes such as the Vetera® XP Vaccines $250,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix, the Stal Hendrix Pre-Green Hunter Futurity, the Platinum Performance $250,000 Hunter Prix Final and the Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final.

HITS big money classes continue at the return of the National Sunshine Series at HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California beginning October 28, 2015. A FEI CSI-5* Grand Prix (pending approval) is scheduled for Sunshine Week II, November 4-8.

Looking ahead to 2016, HITS has applied for CSI-5* sanctioning for Desert Circuit Week III in Thermal, as well as Week VII of the Ocala Winter Circuit in Ocala, Florida.

HITS recognizes the growing need for U.S. riders to compete at a top, international level in their home country, without having to travel abroad.

From Short Stirrup to Grand Prix, the common goal at HITS is simple: provide a competitive environment that meets the needs of all levels of riders today, tomorrow, and in the years to come.

Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix Shines with 5* Rating

by Emily Glass

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Top: Todd Minikus and Quality Girl on their way to a $1 Million win at the 2014 Saugerties Million. Above Left: In 2015, the Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix, presented by Wells Fargo will debut with a 5* FEI ranking. Middle Left: The newly appointed 5* FEI ranking will attract the world’s best riders to the Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix. Left: The Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix will now boast the nation’s largest prize purse and horse sport’s highest competitive rating. Photos by ESI Photography

Hunter Riders to Watch at the HITS Championship by Francesca Mazella

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JOHN BRAGG and Social Hour win the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Desert Circuit IV.

KIMBERLY MALOOMIAN and Urlala jump to win the $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala Premiere.

Geography proved no object for ROBERT LEE aboard El Grecco who topped the scoreboard to win the $50,000 East Meets West Hunter Challenge which combined competitors from both HITS Ocala and HITS Thermal.

In 2014, JENNY KARAZISSIS came from California and rode Karmin to 9th place in the Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final at HITS-on-the-Hudson.

AARON VALE and Dress Balou claim the Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final in 2014.

HAROLD CHOPPING and Caramo win the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala Masters this past Winter.

JOHN FRENCH and Comex Gold win the $50,000 East Meets West Hunter Challenge in 2014.

SUNNY DRESCHER and Sting on their way to a HITS Equitation Championship win at HITS Ocala.

ALEXA BAYKO and Blue Shamrock top the $5,000 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala.

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MICHAEL HUGHES and Luxina win the HITS Ocala $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at HITS Ocala Winter Celebration.

AARON VALE, aboard Quidam’s Good Luck, wins the TuffRider $50,000 Grand Prix at HITS Ocala January Festival.

McLAIN WARD and Rothchild were second in the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix at HITS Ocala.

JAIME AZCARRAGA and Anton Radio Formula win this year’s AIG $1 Million Grand Prix at HITS Desert Circuit.

CHARLIE JAYNE and Chill R Z on their way to a Great American $1 Million Grand Prix win at HITS Ocala.

LUCY DAVIS and Barron were victorious in the HITS $50,000 Grand Prix at HITS Desert Circuit IV.

WILL SIMPSON and Katie Riddle win the $25,000 SmartPak Wild Card Grand Prix at HITS Desert Circuit VIII.

ANGEL KAROLYI and Wings, owned by McLain Ward, win the $50,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix at HITS Ocala.

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As high-performance riders await the Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix, presented by Wells Fargo, now an FEI CSI-5* event, on Sunday, September 6, at HITS-on-the-Hudson, HITS takes a look back at this year’s first two $1 Million Grand Prix champions in the HITS Triple Crown of Show Jumping.

Olympian Jaime Azcarraga, of Mexico City, Mexico, claimed the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix on March 15, 2015, at the HITS Desert Circuit on his Anton Radio Formula. Just eight days later, Charlie Jayne took the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix at the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit on March 23.

Olympian Jaime Azcarraga & Anton Radio Formula claim AIG Million

Jaime Azcarraga, a five-time Olympian from Mexico City, Mexico, and his Anton Radio Formula, triumphed over a challenging course to claim the first jewel in the HITS Triple Crown, the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix, presented by MortgageCall, at HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California.

Azcarraga has competed in five Olympic Games between 1984 and 2012. He was

one of only five riders in a field of 44 to go clear and move on to the jump-off over the challenging course designed by Marina Azevedo of Sao Paulo, Brazil.

“He’s a winner; he’s a tough horse,” said Azcarraga, 55, after his win, of the 11-year-old Warmblood gelding that carried him to victory in just 41.036 seconds. Excited crowds that day packed the bleachers, VIP, and the Platinum Club, to watch the grand finale of the HITS Desert Circuit unfold. When Azcarraga, who is also a successful businessman, entered the ring, fans of the well-known Olympian stood to cheer him on.

Azcarraga said, of the first round, that eliminated all but five of the hopeful riders, “It was a tough course. The jumps were tight and the end was very technical.”

Second-place finisher McLain Ward, of Brewster, New York, who flew in from Florida, finished the jump-off in 41.053, less than two-tenths of a second behind Azcarraga. Ward would later claim second place again in the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix the following Monday, at HITS Ocala.

HITS President and CEO Thomas Struzzieri said that it was a terrific crowd and a great event. “It’s our third year hosting this,” he said, at a press conference with the athletes. “All in all, it was a great class.”

Title sponsor American International Group, Inc. (AIG) has been a strong supporter of HITS for many years.

“It is really a privilege for us to be able to sponsor this class,” said David Hubbard, Vice President, AIG Private Client

Group, which includes coverage tailored specifically for equestrians. “It’s really a lot fun for us to meet the people behind the scenes, all the people who are behind the events—the riders, the owners, everyone else who is involved. It’s not just something we do because it’s good business. We do it because of the relationship and we enjoy it as well.”

HitsShows.com and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Network webcast the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix, presented by MortgageCall, live. Over 14,000 viewers in more than 10 countries watched the action from Thermal unfold and joined in conversation and excitement via social media. A replay of the event is available to watch on USEFNetwork.com and HitsShows.com.

Charlie Jayne: Newest Member of $1 Million Grand Prix Winners’ Club

There wasn’t a quiet spectator in the house as Charlie Jayne, of Elgin, Illinois, aboard Chill R Z, owned by Alex Jayne and Maura Thatcher, made his victory gallop around the Ocala Horse Properties Stadium after winning the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix on March 23.

After placing third at the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix in Thermal, California, just one week earlier, Jayne brought his A-game to the Sunshine State for a second chance at the top spot and, after a thrilling jump-off round, left the ring $350,000 richer. Forty-six of the world’s top riders attempted the 14-effort course set by Buddy Brown of Menlo Park, California, and six made it to the jump-off.

Who Will Be the Next $1 Million Grand Prix Winner? by Emily Glass & Emily Stoermer

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Top Left: Jaime Azcarraga, of Mexico City, Mexico, is presented a check for $350,000 after he and his Anton Radio Formula won the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix at HITS Thermal, March 15, 2015. Top Middle: Great American Insurance representatives, including President of the Equine Division Ken Standlee, present Charlie Jayne and Chill R Z with a check for $350,000 after winning the 2015 Great American $1 Million Grand Prix at HITS Ocala. Top Right: Crowds will return to HITS-on-the-Hudson for the Saugerties Million. Above: Todd Minikus, winner of last year’s Saugerties Million, poses with the traditional $350,000 check presented to HITS’ $1 Million Grand Prix winners.Photos by ESI Photography

In the first three jump-off rounds, Kirsten Coe on Baronez, followed by Lauren Hough riding OhLaLa and Jonathan

McCrea with Aristoteles V, each had four faults. Then, two-time $1 Million Grand Prix winner, McLain Ward, on his Rothchild, provided the first clear round. Ward breezed through the course and for a moment, it looked like he had another $1 Million win under his belt.

Jayne and Chill RZ, who went immediately after Ward in the jump-off, cut through the course, and as they launched over the final fence, the Great American Insurance oxer, for a clean round in a time of 42.24, the crowd erupted in cheers for the new leader.

“Everybody in the jump-off was quite fast but I just had the advantage of knowing that Lauren had a rail down and I got to see McLain go,” said Jayne.

“Before the jump-off I was talking to a friend who said ‘You know Charlie, you

won over a $100,000 last week, so just go for it,’ so that was basically my strategy,” he added. “I think I got a little lucky at the last fence. I was a few tenths of a second behind McLain last week, and I was just about that much ahead of him this week. Luck was on my side.”

One entry remained and all eyes were on Callan Solem and VDL Wizard as they raced the clock and Jayne for the win. Clean but not quite fast enough, Solem finished just behind McLain’s now second place rank.

Jayne, who has attempted numerous $1 Million Grand Prix and placed second, third, and fourth over the past five years, has had ample time to think about a purpose for his newly acclaimed winnings. “It’s going right to the bank,” he assured us.

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Above: Charlie Jayne basks in Great American Million glory.Photo by ESI Photography

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– this time with even more top classes, bigger prizes and a proposed Fédération Equestre Internationale CSI-5* rating for National Sunshine II.

The 2015 fall circuit will include a $350,000 Sunshine Grand Prix – CSI-5*, a $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, the richest USHJA Hunter Derby qualifier in the country, as well as an array of other top classes such as the West Coast Pony Finals, the Zone 10

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The National Sunshine Series has a unique look and feel, which distinguishes

it from other boutique horse shows. In the kitchen, Diamond Mills Executive Chef Giuseppe Napoli, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, will design the menu and prepare enticing, creative fare for guests in the VIP Club.

“That was a great show,” said Jami Heidegger, whose daughter, Hannah Heidegger, 17, competed at the 2014 National Sunshine Series and plans to return this fall. “The weather, the food, and the bands really gave it such a fantastic atmosphere.”

Keep an eye out for the National Sunshine Series Prize List which HITS will release in early summer. See you in the desert!

FEI CSI-5* Proposed for Return of National Sunshine Series by Emily Stoermer

Fall circuit returns to Thermal with bigger prizes, new classes and special events

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“Building on last year’s success, HITS plans to expand its offerings at the National Sunshine Series to bring the best possible horse show and guest experience to its exhibitors... The proposed FEI CSI-5* rating for Week II is just one way in which we strive to continually improve our shows and offerings.” - HITS President & CEO Thomas Struzzieri

Top: Karl Cook and Jonkheer Z jump in the $100,000 Sunshine Series Grand Prix in 2014. John Bragg and Social Hour claim a blue ribbon in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix during National Sunshine Series Week II. Above Left: Live entertainment drew crowds in the evenings. Karl Cook and Jonkheer Z win the National Sunshine Series $100,000 Sunshine Series Grand Prix. The National Sunshine Series features a diverse array of classes, from the West Coast Pony Finals to top Grand Prix. Photos by ESI Photography

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Clockwise From Top Left: Olympian Jaime Azcarraga and Anton Radio Formula jump to win in the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix, presented by MortgageCall. | The AIG Million featured terrific crowd and bright, eye-catching new jump designs. | Jaime Azcarraga and Anton Radio Formula in action. Charlie Jayne, of Elgin, Illinois, who rounded out third place on Chill R, owned by Maura Thatcher and Alex Jayne. | Looking over the AIG Million Order of Go. | Capturing the moment in VIP. | HITS President and CEO Thomas Struzzieri at the AIG Million rider meeting. | Lane Clarke, Winner of $50,000 Card Flex Grand Prix at the AIG Million. | Second place McLain Ward, of Brewster, New York, flew in from Florida to compete in the AIG Million. | Cars on display. | Enjoying the Grand Prix, VIP style. Photos by ESI Photography

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Clockwise From Top Left: A well-deserved victory gallop for Jayne and his twelve-year-old stallion. | Charlie Jayne and Chill R Z on their way to a Great American $1 Million Grand Prix win. | Charlie Jayne is presented with a check for $350,000 after winning the 2015 Great American $1 Million Grand Prix. | HITS President and CEO Thomas Struzzieri congratulates Great American $1 Million Grand Prix winner Charlie Jayne. | Walking the Grand Prix course. | The Great American $1 Million Grand Prix kicked off with a color guard presentation. | Fitting in one last ride before the big Great American $1 Million Grand Prix. | Callan Solem of Glenmoore, Pennsylvania, and VDL Wizard, owned by Horseshoe Trail Farm, LLC, placed third in the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix. | McLain Ward of Brewster, New York, on his faithful Rothchild, owned by Sagamore Farm, placed second in the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix. | Enjoying a day out at the Grand Prix. | Great American Insurance representatives, including President of the Equine Division Ken Standlee. Photos by ESI Photography

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Since the launch of the Saugerties-based HITS Triathlon Series in 2011, HITS, Inc. CEO and President Thomas Struzzieri has been eager to showcase Ulster County as the perfect swim, bike and run destination. This July, HITS will do just that as it brings its national endurance event production company home for a weekend of multi-sport racing.

HITS Kingston features five race distances, including the Open, Sprint, Olympic, Half, and Full, lending itself to athletes of all ages and skill levels. Participants will enjoy a calm-water swim with perfect temperatures in the Hudson River, a rolling bike course around the majestic Ashokan Watershed and a thrilling run through the historic Rondout Waterfront District. This scenic course showcases the true beauty of the region during its peak summer season.

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HITS is pleased to announce the establishment of a corporate sustainability initiative designed to reduce the environmental impact created by our horse shows. Through small actions, as simple as increased recycling opportunities, HITS can make a significant difference in the way it handles waste management.

Operating forty weeks of horse shows in five states is no small feat, yet there are always opportunities to lighten our environmental impact. After a review of

the successful 2015 winter show season, it was evident that a change as basic as increasing the number of recycling receptacles on our show grounds is one small move that can make a big impact. But we can only make a difference with your help.

“We are constantly looking at ways to minimize our impact on the environment,” said HITS President and CEO Thomas Struzzieri. “Offering customers and staff the opportunity to recycle is just the first step in our plan, and we hope our facilities continue to be shining examples for other horse shows around the country.”

The three basic “R”s of the sustainability movement are: reduce, reuse and recycle.

Reduce

Reducing the amount of trash our shows produce is a simple way to help the environment.

Reuse

We can reuse waste by finding creative ways to repurpose items normally discarded.

Recycle

Recycling by guests and staff through our

new user-friendly program at HITS-on-the-

Hudson is a great, practical way to make

these goals a reality.

As most people know, many items used

every day such as paper bags, soda cans,

and cardboard are made out of materials

that can be easily recycled. Recycled

items are put through a process that

makes it possible to create new products

out of those used materials.

New recycling bins will be placed at a

variety of locations across the venue

including concourses, vendor row,

concession areas, and next to any existing

trash receptacles. Bins will be clearly

labeled with a recycling logo so exhibitors

can easily identify the difference between

waste and recycled goods.

Sorted redeemable recyclables will be

offered to local charities that will have

the opportunity to take them to a local

redemption center, or recycled directly by

HITS. All non-redeemable recyclables will

be put into the recycle stream and reused

accordingly.

Saugerties will be the first site to

implement this plan of increased recycling

opportunities and other HITS show

grounds will soon follow suit.

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A Little Goes a Long Way by TJ Derella

Join HITS in making the show grounds more environmentally friendly

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A history of winnersHITS is proud to recognize the accomplishments of those who achieve greatness in the sport of show jumping. The presentation of these awards continues the tradition of show jumping by rewarding the outstanding performances of today’s champions.

Horseware Ireland Circuit Championship Circuit Awards are presented in nearly 100 divisions at the HITS-on-the-Hudson Circuit based on points accumulated in the division throughout the series of shows.

Charles Owen Leading Rider

The Charles Owen Leading Hunter Rider Award will be presented to the top-performing Hunter Rider each week of the HITS Saugerties Show Series. Winner to be selected by the Judges and/or Show Management staff.

Brook Ledge Leading Rider Bonus

2014 Ronan McGuigan2013 Laura Chapot2012 Ronan McGuigan

Diamond Mills$500,000 Hunter Prix Final

2014 Dress Balou Aaron Vale2013 La Bonita Jimmy Torano2012 Sienna Patricia Griffith 2011 Mahalo Samantha Schaefer

Platinum Performance Leading Grand Prix Rider

2013 Todd Minikus2012 Laura Chapot 2011 McLain Ward2010 Margie Engle2009 McLain Ward

Platinum Performance$250,000 Hunter Prix Final

2014 Urlala Kimberly Maloomian2013 Revelstoke Louise Otten2012 The Impressionist Chiara Parlagreco

Vetera® XP Vaccines $250,000 Jr/A-O Jumper Prix

2014 Danielle Cooper

Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix

2014 Quality Girl Todd Minikus2013 Lordan Nayel Nassar2012 Antares F. McLain Ward2011 Aragon Rouet Andre Thieme2010 Sapphire McLain Ward

HITS Saugerties Champions & Awards

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Top Left: 2014 Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix winners Todd Minikus and Quality Girl. Top Middle: Platinum Performance $250,000 Hunter Prix Final winners Kimberly Maloomian and Urlala. Top Right: Charles Owen Leading Rider winner. Above Left: $250,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix winner Danielle Cooper. Left: Brook Ledge Leading Rider Bonus winner Ronan McQuigan. Below Left: Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final winners Aaron Vale and Dress Balou. Below: Todd Minikus and Quality Girl enjoy their Saugerties Million win. Photos by ESI Photography

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Barn Supplies

Aden Brook AdenBrook.com 41Pyranha 800.231.2966 8Sky-Hi Industries 800.218.1288 84

Construction, Equipment & Arena Care

Carolina Arena Equipment 864.366.0172 48PARMA 208.722.5116 74Smith Hardware 845.246.4500 96

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Dry Cleaning & Laundry

Flanigan’s Cleaners 845.246.8990 21

Equine Health

Adequan Adequan.com 16Arenus 866.791.3344 7Back on Track 888.758.9836 10FarmVet 888.837.3626 62Merial - Legend Merial.com 4Merial - UlcerGard TheStomachToWin.com C2Miller & Associates Miller-DVM.com 90Osphos 866.933.2472 81Perfect Products 877.324.8002 76Platinum Performance PlatinumPerformance.com 11Purina Animal Nutrition, LLC PurinaMills.com C4Rhinebeck Equine, LLP 845.876.7085 40SmartPak - ColiCare SmartPak.com 12UltrOZ 888.202.9831 60Vetera Vaccines Bi-VetMedica.com 1

Equine Training, Sales & Shows

$250,000 Jr/A-O Jumper Prix HitsShows.com 42 HITS Championship HitsShows.com 83HITS Saugerties HitsShows.com 37HITS Triple Crown HitsShows.com 100Junior Equestrian Festival 516.204.9339 47Robbie Burroughs Show Horses 609.937.2161 44Stal Hendrix StalHendrix.nl 20TAKE2 Take2tbreds.com 35

Financial Services

M&T Bank 845.246.4961 102Wells Fargo 845.483.7951 C3

Groceries

Adams Fairacre Farms 845.336.6300 36Mother Earth’s Storehouse 845.246.9614 82

Health & Fitness

HITS Endurance 845.247.7275 94Saugerties Athletic Association SAALeagues.com 70Therapeutix Therapeutix-USA.com 46

Insurance & Law

American International Group, Inc. 888.594.7061 2EquiLaw, LLC 908.713.9229 96Great American Insurance Group GreatAmericanInsuranceGroup.com 14Marshall & Sterling Insurance 800.836.3046 56

Lodging

Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern 845.247.0700 86Red Ranch Motel 518.678.3380 72Woodstock Inn, The 800.420.4707 36

Media Partners & Magazines

Horse & Style Magazine HorseAndStyleMag.com 49iEquine 408.471.1715 54Sidelines Magazine SidelinesNews.com 32TheCommunityGuide.net 845.679.0569 89

Real Estate

Andreassen Properties, LLC 845.246.6414 101Golden Ocala GoldenOcala.com 92 Good Earth Properties 845.246.1844 28Helsmoortel Realty 845.246.9555 28Murphy Realty Group 845.338.5252 80New Paltz Getaway 516.732.0991 88Westwood Realty 845.679.0006 82

Restaurants

Bowery Dugout, The 845.331.7200 36Emiliani Ristorante 845.246.6169 96Tavern at Diamond Mills, The 845.247.0700 86Tokyo Station 845.247.8888 72Tomo Sushi 845.247.2488 36

Shopping

Equis Art Gallery EquisArt.com 78Flower Garden, The 845.246.5961 28Krause’s Chocolates 845.246.8377 21Montano’s Shoe Store 845.246.4381 70Pegasus Footwear 845.679.2373 82

Tack & Riding Apparel

Animo AnimoItalia.com 34Antarès Sellier France Antares-Sellier.com 19Charles Owen CharlesOwen.com 22CWD 818.859.7708 24Der-Dau New York DerDau.com 104Devoucoux Biarritz-France Devoucoux.com 13Éce Equestrian Co., LLC EceEquestrian.com 52EquiFit, Inc. 877.847.8434 69EQUIS EQUISBoutique.com 45Horseware Ireland Horseware.com 98Horze Equestrian Horze.com/Dealers 18JPC Fine Riding Products Breeches.com 25Mountain Horse MountainHorseUSA.com 30Stacool Undervest StacoolVest.com 37Voltaire Design VoltaireDesign.com 59

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