HITS News Weekly Vol. 2 No. 6

Carleigh Babbit: Not Your Every Day HITS Champion

Carleigh Babbit, nine, meticulous and in perfect form wearing jodhpurs and pink bows, guided her white pony Be My Valentine to Beginner Equitation Champion at HITS Saugerties last week. From outside the ring, there was nothing out of the ordinary about this smiling girl winning ribbons and dreaming of beating Olympic Medalists. Nothing appears to be holding Babbit back from chasing those goals. Not even the fact that she is deaf.

When Jai Smith-Rezac, owner of Century Mill Stables, was approached about giving lessons to a deaf girl five years ago, she never imaged she would find herself coaching that same girl at an “A”-rated HITS show.

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The Los Angeles National Preview and Los Angeles National Horse Show, two of California’s premier Equestrian competitions traditionally held in early November, will move from their present location at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, California to Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California in the Fall of 2014.

They will be known as National Sunshine I (formerly the LA Preview) and National Sunshine II (formerly the LA National). Their dates will remain consistent, falling October 29 - November 2 and November 4-9. The shows will host top hunter/jumper events, medal finals and championships including the Onondarka Medal Finals, WCE Medal Finals, Desert Pony Hunter and Pony Jumper Finals.

Both shows will be FEI Sanctioned with National Sunshine I offering a $50,000 and

$75,000 FEI Class and National Sunshine II offering a $33,500 FEI Class, $100,000 CSIW2* World Cup Qualifier Grand Prix and $25,000 National Grand Prix.

Show jumper Ali Nilforushan and his wife Francie purchased the shows in June from Langer Equestrian Group, who developed them in the early 80s. When Nilforushan later realized the present facilities could not accommodate his vision and goals for the shows, he approached Tom Struzzieri about relocating them to HITS Desert Horse Park. This move will enable the events to develop their full potential, creating two of the most prestigious and well attended Equestrian competitions in the world.

The National Sunshine I & II will have a Boutique flavor, with space and entries limited. Only permanent stabling will be used and

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Riders to Watch: Page 3Lena Rae Reeb

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The grand prix ring at Desert Horse Park will be home to Sunshine I and II feature classes. HITS Staff Photo

Carleigh Babbit ©ESI Photography

More Big Changes in Store for the Los Angeles Preview and Los Angeles National Horse Shows

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An insider’s look at the top contenders in the HITS Championship at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York, September 3-7.

Lena Rae ReebLike most aspiring junior riders, Lena Rae Reeb may dream of Derby Final wins or HITS Championship success, but this humble, driven 15-year old is looking for more than just one-time glory. Reeb, of Weston, Connecticut may be on her way to big checks and unending ribbons, but her overarching riding goal is perfect consistency.

“I want to be able to get on any horse and ride it well,” she said.

Reeb began her life in the tack at six-years old and rides under the direction of Michele West at Larkspur Farm(owned by Reeb’s mother Leslie Kogos). Jumping her way through ponies into the Children’s Hunter ring, she was seventh in last year’s $250,0000 Final and well on her way to an impressive showing again this year. She guided her gelding Call Me to a qualifying win during HITS Saugerties Week IV and collected an early-season win with long-time mount Private Ryan – owned by Jamie Ringel – at HITS Ocala this winter.

“For me, it’s not about the money,” said Reeb of the approaching Platinum Performance $250,000 Hunter Prix Final. “It’s the opportunity to be involved in something so prestigious and new. The experience is unforgettable.”

A closer look at Lena Rae Reeb:

HNW: What is the highlight of your riding career?LRR: Winning the Eaton & Berube Children’s Hunter Pony Finals two years ago with Patriot. The format was so exciting and I couldn’t believe we won.

HNW: Describe your perfect horse.LRR: I like a quiet horse that can canter around on loose rein but still rounds up well. I have done some jumpers, but prefer the structure of a hunter ring. It’s more old-fashioned and I really like that old-school style.

HNW: Who is your riding idol?LRR: Jennifer Alfano. We got Call Me from SBS Farms a year and a half ago and I look up to her as a rider and trainer.

HNW: What’s it like to work so closely with your mom?LRR: We have a fantastic relationship and I love doing this with her. Both my parents are very supportive of my riding and when I’m away at shows it feels like home because they are always with me.

HNW: If you weren’t riding, what would you be doing?LRR: I am going into 10th grade at Weston High School and I would be playing softball. I gave up softball two years ago so I could ride full time.

HNW: Have you started making college plans?LRR: My dream is to continue my mom’s business someday, so after high school I plan to go to business school. I could never imagine doing anything outside the horse world – it’s the best and only thing I want to do with the rest of my life.

Lena Rae Reeb and Private Ryan.

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Lena and Call Me winning a Platinum Performance Hunter Prix qualifier. ©ESI Photography

RIDERS To WATCH: Juniors Bask in Platinum Performance $250,000 Hunter Prix Final

continued from Page 1 “Some kids are born to ride and some kids have to work at it– Carleigh was born to ride,” said Smith-Rezac, “Though she is also tough and determined. Not only is it good for her to be riding, it’s an accomplishment.” With safe horses, engaged coaches and involved parents, it seems there’s nothing Carleigh can’t do.

Babbit was born deaf and without a balance nerve on either side of her body. When her older sister Kacie began riding lessons at Century Mill, her doctors recommended Martha and Robert Babbit use horses as a form of therapy for Carleigh. “We saw immediate results in her core strength from a few leadline lessons,” said Martha. “After her first class we knew this is what she was meant to do.”

While success in the show ring appears to come naturally to Carleigh, Smith-Rezac and her team of trainers admit they carefully considered how they would teach Babbit the basics without speaking to her. “It’s all about

visual communication,” said Smith-Rezac. “She has developed a sense of awareness far beyond her years.”

Fellow Century Mill Stables trainer Liz Kleinfeld is Babbit’s primary coach at home and took it upon herself to learn sign language. “Carleigh was accepted into the barn without hesitation,” said Smith-Rezac. “Kids, coaches and parents have all taken up an interest in signing – they want to be able to communicate with Carleigh.”

While most would consider Carleigh’s inability to hear a hindrance to her riding, Martha Babbit maintains that it may actually serve to help her daughter. “Because she can’t hear things that are scary, she doesn’t react. And because she doesn’t react, her horses don’t react,” said Martha.

Carleigh isn’t the only deaf child who rides at Century Mill now– Kleinfield teaches a group lesson with her and a classmate from Massachusetts’ Learning Center for the Deaf. “They are happiest when they are on horses,” said Babbit.

With Beginner Equitation confidently mastered, Carleigh is ready for bigger and better things. “She just started jumping cross rails and tells us she wants to ride professionally someday,” added Babbit. “I want people, deaf and hearing, to see her, be inspired and dream big no matter what.”


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Carleigh on her way to a Walk/Trot Championship at HITS Saugerties. ©ESI Photography

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continued from Page 1 entertainment and special classes will betailored for each week. The shows will be designed for exhibitor and spectator alike. Evening competition will have additionaltouches and crowd pleasers with VIP luxuries and food second to none. They will provide riders and patrons with a unique experience and highly competitive levels.Nilforushan has a special place in his heart for the shows. The LA National gave him his first grand prix win early in his career. Born in Iran and now based in San Diego, he moved to the U.S. when he was 12 and loves California. He dreams of drawing top riders from around the world to the Sunshine Nationals. They will have the allure, quality and top prize money for becoming key stopping points on the trail to HITS’ Championship Qualifiers and FEI World Cup Finals.

“I want to add special classes, evening events and give more riders opportunities to compete,” Nilforushan said. “Moving the shows to the Desert Horse Park will allow me to do that.”

“My intention,” he continued, “mirrors the FEI’s and Tom’s: To raise the quality of sport in California and all over America… the blend of HITS’ energy, innovative history and Desert Horse Park’s outstanding facilities with the legacy, cachet and loyal following of these two shows, will be a dynamite combo--attracting riders from across the country and around the globe.” FEI sanctioning is still to be confirmed but Nilforushan, who will act as Technical Coordinator, is thrilled the Desert Horse Park will host. “These events are flagship horse shows in California,” he noted, “And HITS Desert Horse Park is the best facility on the West Coast.”

There will be extensive online coverage, videos, photos and press releases with exclusives. “The ‘buzz’ HITS’ generates, quality of service and competition--are essential elements for events of this type,” said Nilforushan.

“It’s always an honor to offer another FEI Competition,” Struzzieri noted. “We host national and international riders at Desert Horse Park in Thermal every winter, and look forward to showcasing the world’s best

in the fall as well. It’s a perfect time of year in Southern California.”

Struzzieri looks forward to working with Nilforushan and making these events remarkable. “These shows will be the best of both worlds, “ he noted, “Combining panache, personal attention and world class competition with outstanding facilities, crowd draw and sustained growth HITS’ Horse Shows have maintained over time.”


World Cup Champions Rich Fellers and Flexible fly at HITS Desert Horse Park. ©Flying Horse Photography

Summer months are hot. Combined with riding and activities at the show, it’s important to stay hydrated. * Dehydration occurs when the loss of body fluid exceeds the amount taken in. This results in the body’s inability to function normally. Symptoms include a dry or sticky mouth, increased thirst, low urine output or dark yellow urine, dizziness, confusion, fainting, and decreased ability to sweat.

We naturally lose water throughout the day in our sweat, urine, stool and water vapor when we breathe. Along with this loss, small amounts of electrolytes (or salts) are also lost. If we drink filtered water and consume a healthy whole-foods diet, we are able to maintain a careful balance. However, as riders, grooms, trainers and stable managers, we are usually involved in strenuous physical activities around horses –plus the hot summer sun, can easily lead to dehydration.

Surprisingly, one of the last signs of dehydration is thirst, which is why you must be proactive in supplying your body with enough water. Everyone’s requirements will differ based on body composition, energy expended, duration of activity and ambient conditions. As general rule of thumb, the number of ounces you should consume in a

day is your body weight divided by two. Also, you can only absorb small amounts of water at a time, so it’s ideal to sip water throughout the day, instead of all at once.

Always have a bottle of water on hand (that you can refill at the ingate). You may want to invest in a stainless steel water bottle you can keep by your side or in your grooming box. This is usually good enough for mild to moderate activities. Just make sure you don’t get so wrapped up in riding that you neglect to check in with yourself and drink it.

If you are working out hard or constantly riding, you may need to replenish your electrolytes too. Sodium (found in regular table salt, Himalayan salt or sea salt) is the main electrolyte to include in your rehydration drink, especially if you have been exercising for over an hour. For endurance, including a carbohydrate (a simple sugar such as that found in honey or fruit) can help to recover any lost glycogen stores and will replenish your energy.

Lastly, if you reach for sports drinks, know that most contain artificial sugars, flavors and dyes, along with other chemical additives. While they are marketed as a “must-have” for athletes of all levels, there are healthier alternatives:

1. Water: Reach for the purest water you can find. (Tip: add a pinch of salt and squeeze of lemon)

2. Home-made sports drink (there are many popular versions of this found online): 3 cups of water or herbal tea, ¼ teaspoon Himalayan or sea salt, ¼ cup fresh fruit juice, 1-2 tablespoon raw honey

3. Coconut Water: This trendy drink is loaded with potassium (more than a banana), but you may want to add a little salt to certain brands. Also, look for non-concentrate versions when possible.

Remember that drinking enough water is one of the best things you can do for your health. Hydration not only benefits your physical performance, but also supports and improves your skin, digestion, and mood. Sip water throughout the day and when you are active, stay aware of your intake of both fluids and electrolytes. This will keep your body in peak condition.

Kimball Willson is a certified Health Coach with an extensive background in the equestrian industry. As a lifelong rider and competitor, she understands the dietary and lifestyle struggles faced by today’s equestrian athletes. She specializes in guiding and supporting riders of all levels who want to gain more energy, improve their diet and lifestyle, and ultimately perform their best in the ring. Learn more and get your free copy of “3 Common Health Mistakes that are Ruining Your Ride” at www.EquestrianHealthCoach.com.


THE EquESTRIAN HEALTH CoACH: Staying Hydrated While at the Show by Kimball Willson, Certified Health Coach

*Most dehydration can be reversed by drinking water or water containing electrolytes, but keep in mind that you should seek medical attention if there are any questions or you are not feeling well. Moderate to severe cases of dehydration (or hyponatremia – overconsumption of water that imbalances electrolytes) can lead to coma or even death.


1. #SelfieSaturday at HITS Culpeper. 2. Kevin and Diana Babington with Ralph and Holly Caristo at the Bayer Trainer Reception. 3. Ringside cuddles. 4. Agatha D’Ambra and Peter Wylde at Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern. 5. Asking for stride advice or multi-tasking? 6. Kama Godek and Air Force One bask in a HITS Culpeper win. 7. A horse enjoys his new view and spacious digs at Commonwealth Park. 8. A young horse enthusiast schleps treats back to the barn. 9. Leadline triumph. 10. McLain Ward with owner and friend Susie Heller. 11.The new barns of HITS Culpeper. 12. Ronan McGuigan and Capall Zidane take in a $75,000 Grand Prix win. Photos by HITS Staff & ESI Photography

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HITS, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric L. Straus as Senior Vice President. He will succeed Tony Hitchcock, who is retiring after a remarkable 25 year career with the company in the Fall of 2014. Mr. Straus will officially take up the post at HITS’ home base in Saugerties, New York, October 1, 2014.

Straus has 45 years of national and international equestrian experience, with proven business expertise in both for-profit and nonprofit environments. His knowledge of the Equine industry is extensive, from officiating major competitions and events to effectively growing sport horse foundations and overseeing facilities.

“HITS is a dynamic organization, the most successful of its kind in the United States and continues to grow and progress,” said Straus. “Tom [Struzzieri, HITS CEO and President] is building a bigger, stronger brand of HITS for exhibitors, spectators, sponsors--I’m very excited to be a part of it.”

Struzzieri noted, “Tony Hitchcock has been involved with HITS for over 25 years and Eric’s substantial equine background helps fill that huge vacancy. I will count on Eric to maintain our positive relationship with the Federation...We both served on the Board and Executive Committee and he truly understands the mechanics of the organization,” he added.

“Horses have remained an integral part of my life and horse sports opened many doors for me,” said Straus. This is reflected in his contributions to the equestrian world;

Trustee and Executive Committee Member of the American Horse Council (D.C.), National Horse Show Board of Directors and United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation’s Secretary and Executive Committee member; Member of the United States Hunter & Jumper Association (USHJA) Stewards and former member of Zone 1 Jumper Nominating Committee; “R” United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) judge and Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) Show Jumping Steward; FEI Chief Steward at the 2010, 2006 and 2002 World Equestrian Games, Jerez, Spain; Executive Director of the U. S. Equestrian Federation in 1996-1997; Chief Judge for Modern Pentathlon 1996 Olympic Games and 1987 Pan American Games. President and CEO of Equine Sports Group.

I’ve always admired Tom and what he has done in a creative sense with his shows,” said Straus. “He has a keen sense of timing and is very inventive, and I really like those qualities. It has proven to serve him and the horse show community, well.”

Straus is also a seasoned corporate and philanthropic board member. He was Senior Vice President for The Clark Estates, Inc., New York, New York, whose clients include the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, Fenimore Art Museum, Farmers’ Museum, Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital and Otesaga Hotel and Resort, among others.

“I have learned invaluable lessons working in the equine industry, met interesting people, experienced highs and lows of the sport, and apply the lessons I’ve learned daily. I’m also blessed with an understanding wife whose non-equine background helps me maintain a healthy perspective on it all,” Straus observed.

He graduated from Colorado College with a BA in History and will reside in the Hudson Valley with his wife. He has two children, both in their 20s.

Eric L. Straus Makes a Move to HITS Horse Shows Michael Hughes Takes New Ride to Top in $10,000 Junior/A-o Jumper High Classic

A few weeks ago Michael Hughes received a call that drastically changed the landscape of his HITS Championship plans. Elm Rock, LLC approached Hughes about piloting 11-year old Selle Francais stallion Pauly du Breuil in the Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper High Classic at HITS Saugerties Week V.

“I have no idea how it all happened but I was excited and felt extremely lucky to get that call,” said Hughes. “I’ve seen this horse win ribbons before and was honored to be offered the ride.”

It turned out to be the sweetest of catch rides. They bested a competitive field of 32 junior and amateur riders who turned out over the weekend, hungry for a piece of $10,000. The classic win, a qualifier for the Bayer’s Legend $250,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix, crowned Hughes the highest money-earner during the qualifying period. He has pocketed $18,300 aboard eight different horses.

But of “Pauly,” as he’s fondly known around the barn, he remarked, “He’s the easiest horse I’ve ever ridden – knows his job and does it perfectly,”

Hughes put the stallion’s big, adjustable stride to work in the 11-horse jump-off, chasing down Madeline McDermott and her own Bull Run’s Becky Blue. She set the Great American Time to Beat at 36.69 seconds from the third spot and held tight to the lead until Hughes entered the ring on Pauly three trips later.

“There were a lot of options and places where we could turn really tight back on jumps,” said Hughes. “He [Pauly] doesn’t spend a lot of time in the air, so I was confident we could catch the leader.”

Despite having the ride for less than a month, Hughes had faith in Pauly’s impressive stride and unmatched scope. continued on Page 13


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Michael Hughes and Elm Rock, LLC’s Pauly du Breuil cash in at HITS Saugerites. HITS Staff Photo

continued from Page 9That faith paid off when they broke the beam with the clock reading 36.02 seconds. Just under seven tenths of a second was all it took to edge out McDermott

McDermott settled for second behind Hughes and Kelli Cruciotti took third in the irons of her own Chamonix H.

The Bayer’s Legend® $250,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix is rapidly becoming one of the most sought-after classes of the HITS Championship and tempting some riders to choose junior/amateur glory over grand prix stakes.

“This is my final year as a junior and last opportunity to compete in the class, so I’m focusing on it,” said Hughes, who also won a Week III qualifier aboard Luxina for Christina Fried.

With eight high classic mounts consistently in the ribbons, Hughes is now faced with a tough question – who will he pilot the first weekend in September?

“I’m still deciding which horse is best suited for the Final – it could be any one of them,” he said. “They all have what it takes.”

Hughes currently sits sixth in the Bayer’s Legend® High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix Rider Rankings with Luxina. Watch how last-minute qualifying unfolds at HitsShows.com.


HoRSE oWNER RIDER PoINTSSchooling Pony Hunter - Large Little Abner Helaina Beard Helaina Beard 50.5 Pamina KaraHagler KaraHagler 49 Benetton AlexaAureliano AlexaAureliano 48Schooling Pony Hunter - Medium Woodlands Stevie Ray Hannah Bernstein Devin Seek 50 BenleaThunder StephanieSmith StephanieSmith 42 Losander’sCamelot DeerfieldLTD. LindseyHurley 31Schooling Pony Hunter - Small Snickerdoodle EricMcCarthy SarahSardella 31 Maddox WHISHLLC ZaynaRizvi 30 Enchanted TheIvyLeaguePreschools TomikoMcGovern 28Second Year Green Working Serafino ElisabethMcFadden MelissaFeller 42 Inspired AmyGuth LouiseSerio 30 DarkestHour ElizabethKirby KellyWilson 28Short Stirrup Hunter ClosetoHome JodyMoraski AlainaAureliano 89 ThinkPink LeslieKogos AnnikaSrivastava 86 SneekaPeek NicoleBoyle LanieSharinn 74Small Junior Hunter Comissario MorganWard MorganWard 30.5 Maraschino LindaLangmeier MckaylaLangmeier 30 Good Times Jennifer Gates Catherine Kenny 25Small Pony Hunter Q-2 LibbieGordon LibbieGordon 70.5 The Magic Word Sydney Berube Sydney Berube 69 Rollingwood’sKneeDeep PeacockRidgeLLC ZaynaRizvi 63.75Small/Medium Green Pony Annapolis AbigailBrayman AbigailBrayman 105.5 Maddox WHISHLLC ZaynaRizvi 67.25 Benlea Thunder Stephanie Smith Stephanie Smith 52Thoroughbred Hunter 1 PonteVecchio BernadetteKeyes AlexandraCarlton 143.5 Stonewashed ElizabethMarano MadisonMarano 42 HighRealm AlexandraFierro AlexandraFierro 35Thoroughbred Hunter 2 Scottsdale-deceased SamanthaPandolfi SamanthaPandolfi 87 Rooster TopFieldFarm,LLC AmyKriwitsky 71 EverAfter HollieTeslow CheyenneSickle 38Training Hunter PennyLane JanetRizzo NonaGarson 78.5 Dimaggio JenniferSwift HannahIsop 67 Flamenco135 AmyHern ThomasHern 54.5

HITS Thermal expands to eight weeks as Championship fever spikes

From record-breaking numbers and celebrated grounds improvements, to an AIG $1 Million Grand Prix that crowned California-girl Ashlee Bond Clarke queen, HITS Thermal 2014 enjoyed a wildly successful winter. As a result, HITS, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of a January 13-18 week to the 2015 HITS Desert Circuit.

Now an eight-week USEF Premier Rated series over a nine-week period, the Desert Circuit will run January 13 through March 15 with four shows in the first half and four shows in the second half, separated by an off-week February 10-15. In addition to the expanded schedule, riders with their eye on HITS’ big-money finals will not only enjoy additional opportunities to qualify for the AIG Million on March 15, but also the high stakes HITS Championship in Saugerties this next September.

There was a new kid on the Devoucoux Hunter Prix block this weekend. Shannon Hogue of Westchester, Pennsylvania decided last minute that her own Given was a contender, post-entered and finished sixth out of 63. Beginner’s luck or fresh competition for the Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final? ©ESI Photography

Beginner’s Luck


Circuit Standings Top 3 - Jumper - Week 5 HoRSE oWNER RIDER PoINTSAdult Jumper High 18-35 FollowMyHeart JulianneMarklin JulianneMarklin 30 OMFMoncheri OakMeadowFarm MorganTaniwha 20 Bartano DanielleStrauch DanielleStrauch 17Adult Jumper High 36 & over Vegas Gentleman Wendy Chapot Nunn Wendy Chapot Nunn 56 Boucheron KarinForrester KarinForrester 52 FaceValue ChadoFarmsInc. WendyChapotNunn 36Adult Jumper Low 18-45 ChampionCharles KathrynHaefnerLLC KathrynHaefner 46 Kaberle KathrynHaefnerLLC KathrynHaefner 39 HeldAccountable SamanthaPage SamanthaPage 38Adult Jumper Low 46 & over Granberg CarolineWilliams CarolineWilliams 89 VanillaIce CarolineWilliams CarolineWilliams 86 Boucheron KarinForrester KarinForrester 32Amateur-owner Jumper Low Calantus FidelityFarms,Inc. DanielleCooper 14 Aslan BlytheMasters BlytheMasters 11 Colourline AlexandraCarlton AlexandraCarlton 10Child/Adult Jumper Low SteelyDan NicoleKapusta KarinForrester 36 Granberg CarolineWilliams CarolineWilliams 16 Impaired Judgement Martha Nevins Martha Nevins 6Children’s Jumper High 15 & u HatTrick ClementineTalmage ClementineTalmage 44 ScandalLS KathyMasonMaechtle IrelandMaechtle 24 Casalla HeritageFarm,Inc. ChloeWilkenfeld 24Children’s Jumper High 16-17 ZafiroVDL MerrillHarvey MerrillHarvey 44 RusticGold RedfieldFarm ChristinaKourgelis 28 Roranoa Z Olivia Greenwood Olivia Greenwood 26Children’s Jumper Low Vixen MonicaRauschenbach MadisonRauschenbach 76 BlueMoon LisaO’Neill AshleyMcNally 36 Van Schijndel’s Cindy Natasha Merback Selene M Ramer 26HITS 2' Jumper SportsFan SweetOakFarm DanielKerins 34.5 CraftyCommuter BredaMccormick BredaMccormick 27 Ricky Ricardo Deborah Haimowitz Savannah Talcott 26Junior / Amateur Jumper Low WinterWhite ElizabethKirby ElizabethKirby 28 Orleen Sarah Ryan Sarah Ryan 20 Colourline AlexandraCarlton AlexandraCarlton 17Junior / A-o Jumper High Love Hannah Patten Hannah Patten 20.5 CoolZ ChristinaFried MichaelHughes 18 Annie66 RiArmFarm AlisonLeone 14.5Junior Jumper Low Zacca Zoeloe Brianne Link Brianne Link 20 TigerLily UpTheCreekFarm DaisyFarish 20 PenelopeZ SheerLevitin SheerLevitin 16Level 0 Jumper Mahalo Kendra Oakley Kendra Oakley 26 FinalEdition KeelyO’Hara AleaRazmjou 25.5 The Cheeky Monkey Mia Colman Mia Colman 22Level 1 Jumper OtherwiseEngaged LauraMcKenna LauraMcKenna 36 TexasTea MichaelKirby KirstenOstling 30 Senore Jo Andrea Tegtmeier Andrea Tegtmeier 29Level 2 Jumper Saimora TolleshuntHorseFarm,Inc. AshleySchulten 30 HatTrick ClementineTalmage ClementineTalmage 24 WorldPower JessaKinney JessaKinney 24Level 3 Jumper Wisteria Dana Rizzo Nona Garson 26 Donut W Sally Hinkle Russell Peter Leone 22 Quainton Kampfer Angus Gordon Cheyenne Sickle 20.5Level 4 Jumper Teo TracyFreels HannahIsop 36.5 ByChance TracyFreels HannahIsop 30 Vincitore HayleyFeuchs MattiasTromp 22

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HoRSE oWNER RIDER PoINTSLevel 5 Jumper CastlegateFarmLaBeaute JuliaWorkmanBrown ElizabethSanden-Mulvey 28.5 Vancouver Susan Strecker Susan Strecker 22 Cupid Kristen Bumpus Kristen Bumpus 22Level 6 Jumper U2U RoyalPalmEquineLLC JulieWelles 34 CyonZ BJEhrhardt MatthewMetell 34 ElizabethR LauraChapot JamesFairclough 20Level 7 Jumper OutofIreland TheEdge LauraChapot 24 Quickley McLainWard McLainWard 10 Wayfarer LionshareFarm PeterLeone 10Modified Jr/Am Jumper Upstaire SmithfieldFarms,LLC CallieSmith 28 Cardiograaf AlexandraCarlton AlexandraCarlton 21.5 Coca II Renee Walker Morgan Ward 20Pony Jumper FoxCreek’sCuriousGeorge DiannaOrona CharlieOrona 40 Broadway’s Puzzlepiece AKA Showstoppers LLC Alliyah Antoniadis 26 My Sundae Best Cameron Tague Cameron Tague 22YJC 6-year-olds Marchesa SusanStein MichaelDesiderio 46.5 ButterScotch RockmountEquestrianCorp. MarkReid 30 Hollis WolverHollow MatthewMetell 30YJC 7 & 8-year-olds CasstessHBC KadleyHoldingsLLC JulieWelles 30 DHM Golden Sun Matthew Degrande Todd Minikus 20.5 Topless RedfieldFarm JenniferJones 18.5

Circuit Standings Top 3 - Equitation - Week 5 Adult Equitation 18-35 Mary Abbruzzese 29 Madeleine Swem 22 AlexaBayko 17Adult Equitation 36-49 LindaCorvari 37 MaryellenSardella 16 AlexandraBeyrer 13Adult Equitation 50 & over MariaMoalli 33 Kim Miller 20 LuciaWing 15Adult Limit Equitation Donna Rosenwasser 26 Torre Gassib 20 Hannah Gerard 20Adult Maiden Equitation Jessica Gocke 26 Casey Zuraitis 22 JenniferKaufman 21Adult Novice Equitation SarahGleason 18 JulieStevenson 18 DebraLang 16

Advanced Beginner Equitation AmayaEscadon 21 LilyJohnson 15 MiaChimenti 15Beginner Equitation Sara Pezza 25 Yasmin Ali 22 ChloeBender 13Cross Rail Equitation SofiaDixon 20 AmayaEscadon 13 IsobelBoettcher 12Equitation 14 & under DanielleMcIlquham 36 OliviaVenezio 18 AdelaideToensing 15Equitation 15-17 HannahPatten 37 Michael Renker 29 LaurenHenry 16Intermediate Equitation Phoebe Backman 20 SamanthaMazzella 16 FrancescaEremeeva 14

Leadline Equitation AshleighMaura 30 Caoimhe McCarthy 20 NicholasBell 15Limit Equitation ChloeWilkenfeld 27 FrancescaEremeeva 26 NicolaBoulter 13Maiden Equitation EvaMarieFortunato 15 EmilyMaura 15 AliceKass 15Novice Equitation Charlotte Malling 25 GeoffreyHesslink 16 KathrynDotterweich 15Short Stirrup Equitation AnnikaSrivastava 34 Victoria Hart 26 Abigail Gordon 22

HITS, Inc., in association with the Bardavon, is proud to announce legendary country group Charlie Daniels Band will perform a live concert immediately following the Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix on Sunday, September 7. Coupled with exciting equestrian show jumping and delectable food tastings, the day will serve as the culmination of the 2014 HITS-on-the-Hudson horse show circuit in Saugerties, New York.

Before Charlie Daniels Band takes the stage, spectators can watch the coveted final jewel of HITS Triple Crown of Show Jumping, the Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix − and cheer on their favorite equestrian stars as they battle it out for a piece of the richest purse in the world. The event will feature extraordinary competition and keep spectators on the edge of their seats as champions are made.

Food Festival and Charlie Daniels Band Headline Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix at HITS Horse Show Championship


Rank Rider Horse Sum of Points Per Entry

# of Unique

Platinum Perf HP

1 Kirsten Ostling Freedom's Storm 266.00 82 Kimberly Maloomian Urlala 218.00 53 Haleigh Landrigan Acovibu 213.00 64 Jacquelyn Maggiore Contina 204.00 75 Betty Oare Baricello 194.00 76 Lena Rae Reeb Private Ryan 187.00 87 Emily Miller Bellefield 178.00 68 Polly Sweeney Duet 168.00 69 Sara McCloskey Austin 161.00 8

10 Isabella Usenza Sebastian 151.00 5 Jordynn Shaffer Wonder Street 151.00 4

12 Dudley Mac Farlane All Carolina 142.00 513 Emma Townsend CR Haribo 137.00 714 Katie Cook Symphony 118.00 4 Kathryn Haefner Columbus 118.00 3

16 Alexa Bayko Modigliani 111.00 717 Rachael Hopkins US Marshall 110.00 718 Jenna Weiner Ferragamo's Feature 108.00 419 Corinne Milbury Kavalier 107.00 520 Rindy Dominguez Eclipse 106.00 321 Rebecca Clawson Freeport 104.00 322 Margot Peroni Orlon 94.00 323 Jessica Pletka Blue Monday 92.00 324 Stephanie Goodson Poetic 91.00 325 Kendall Fately Magnetic 90.00 226 Amy Lloyd Thompson Paramount 87.00 427 Heidi Kane Samba Gracious 86.00 428 Merle Beach Cosa Nostra 83.00 4 Hannah Mueller Montreal 83.00 2 Helen Kirbo Patrick 83.00 2

31 Meghan Keegan Umberto III 76.00 4 Jerrie Calandra Wonderwall 76.00 3 Sabrina Tirador Caspar 76.00 3

34 Linda Corvari Larger Than Life 74.00 435 Tyler Bui KEC Kool Kat 72.00 236 Brooke Taylor Common Sense 71.00 337 Jess Lusty Anucci 68.00 4 Larsen Murvin Derby 68.00 4

39 Patti Hooker Carmina 65.00 640 Montana Holmes Big Bang 61.00 1

Platinum Performance $250,000 Hunter Prix Final Preliminary Top 50 Rider Standings - Updated 7.29.14


Rank Rider Horse Sum of Points Per Entry

# of Unique Devoucoux

Classes1 Tracy Fenney MTM Hands Down 327.00 82 Caitlyn Shiels Kenya 292.00 83 Megan Wexler Allawishus 268.00 74 Hunter Holloway Lyons Creek Bellini 259.00 75 Harold Chopping Caramo 252.00 106 David Oliynyk Generous 250.00 47 Amanda Steege Zidane 244.00 58 Jenny Karazissis Undeniable 236.00 79 Laena Romond Shoemaker 213.00 4

10 Adrienne Iverson Huehuetenango 197.00 611 John French Comex Gold 193.00 612 Jennifer Jones Clear Sailing 183.00 1013 Heather Caristo-Williams Cornetto Royal 178.00 514 Donald Sheehan Quintessential 172.00 715 Melissa Feller Serafino 160.00 516 Marisa Metzger Maillisko 155.00 417 Buddy Brown Cosineval 151.00 518 Dorothy Douglas S & L Braydon 148.00 619 Hannah Isop Red Ryder 136.00 420 Hope Glynn Quinnus 135.00 721 Jennifer Tate Cavallino 134.00 8 Greg Prince Maraschino 134.00 6

23 Ashton Alexander Fieona 129.00 324 Erynn Ballard Playlist 126.00 425 Nick Haness Edgewood's Cilantro 123.00 426 Brian Feigus Quinn 119.00 427 Greg Crolick Carson 117.00 628 Ellen Toon Mirror Image 115.00 429 Sulu Rose-Reed Forever 114.00 330 Emily Hill Pocage Marblesien 113.00 331 Patricia Griffith Platinum 105.00 432 Morgan Ward Comissario 104.00 333 Lynn Seithel Versace 103.00 734 David Wilbur Till Tomorrow 99.00 835 Abbygale Funk Rock On 97.00 436 Janine Weatherby Derringer 96.00 4 Jimmy Torano HH Himself 96.00 2

38 Tricia O'Connor Inferno 95.00 539 David Raposa Jade 94.00 340 Mary Lisa Leffler Zivago 91.00 4

2014 Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final Preliminary Top 50 Rider Standings - Updated 7.28.14


Rank Rider HorseSum of prize

money # of Eligible

Jr/AO Classics 1 Kady Abrahamson Basco H2 $8,550.00 42 Alec Lawler Caresse $7,500.00 5 Frances Land Vieanne $7,500.00 44 Karl Cook Farrari $6,600.00 55 Laura Linback Whittaker MVNZ $6,500.00 66 Michael Hughes Luxina $6,050.00 87 Haley Gassel Werner 61 $5,950.00 98 Mckayla Langmeier Classic Care $5,300.00 49 Robert Lee El Grecco $4,950.00 5

10 KC Van Aarem Mastermind $4,400.00 5 Dakota Schramer No Autograph's Please $4,400.00 4

12 Erin Haas As Di Chupito $4,350.00 613 Hayley Waters No Doubt $4,000.00 7 Hannah Von Heidegger E-Unanime De La Haie $4,000.00 6

15 Felicia Russell Habsburg 2 $3,600.00 2 Maya Nayyar Coco $3,600.00 2

17 Tamara Morse Heads Up 3E $3,550.00 518 Adrienne Dixon Ramazzotti 54 $3,400.00 619 Lily Berlin Quasiboy $3,300.00 420 Saree Kayne Rexar Du Houssoit $3,250.00 4 Alexa Lowe-Wiseman Excellent $3,250.00 3

22 Sarah Hubbard Athina Z $3,200.00 423 Stephanie Novas Amyra R $3,100.00 7 Melissa Rudershausen Gunner $3,100.00 6

25 Saree Gordon-Solanki Elastique $3,000.00 4 Eduardo Sanchez Navarro Alfie Scappino BMW $3,000.00 1 Olivia Chowdry Gaja 20 $3,000.00 1

28 Tara Couch E.V.Celine $2,800.00 329 Catherine Tyree Wetter $2,700.00 430 Andrea Torres Guerreiro Victoria $2,675.00 1131 Kate Mulligan Acanto 7 $2,300.00 832 Jacqueline Steffens Quercus Van Generhese $2,200.00 5 Ali Wolff Brianda $2,200.00 2

34 Jay Land Nepal $2,100.00 435 Alex Parrish Frisco $2,050.00 536 Simonne Berg Sancerre $2,000.00 5 Brenda Riddell Wan Architect $2,000.00 4 Paige Dotson Rockford I $2,000.00 2

39 Callie Smith Captain Krutzmann $1,900.00 640 Hannah Holik Cupido De Laubry $1,850.00 4

Bayer's Legend Injectable Solution $250,000 Jr/A-O Jumper Prix Preliminary Top 40 Rider Standings - Updated 7.29.14

*In order to be eligible to for the Bayer's Legend Injectable Solution $250,000 Jr/A-O Jumper Prix, a rider needs to compete in five (5) or more Qualifying Jr/A-O Jumper Prix at HITS. Once a rider has

competed in five (5) Qualifying Jr/A-O Jumper Prix, the points accumulated on their leading horse will place them in the 2014 Bayer's Legend Injectable Solution $250,000 Jr/A-O Jumper Prix Final Rider

Rankings.


Rank Rider HorseSum of prize

money # of Eligible Grand Prix

1 Ashlee Bond Clarke Chela LS $477,580.00 152 Andre Thieme Contanga 3 $354,750.00 73 Kirsten Coe Baronez $240,000.00 54 Nayel Nassar Lordan $222,330.00 135 Kent Farrington Willow $207,500.00 26 Beezie Madden Coral Reef Via Volo $104,500.00 27 Candice King Kismet 50 $103,500.00 68 Todd Minikus Quality Girl $100,500.00 119 Tracy Fenney MTM Timon $82,250.00 20

10 David Beisel Ammeretto $80,000.00 1811 Margie Engle Royce $70,000.00 812 Lisa Goldman Centurion B $58,000.00 1313 Jordan Coyne Lazaro $54,500.00 1714 Ronan McGuigan Capall Zidane $45,500.00 815 Rich Fellers Flexible $44,100.00 416 Dr. Fernando Cardenas Quincy Car $43,050.00 717 Rodrigo Pessoa Status $40,000.00 418 Richard Spooner Cristallo $36,500.00 919 Bryn Sadler Bon Giorno $36,000.00 1020 Darragh Kenny Imothep $32,000.00 621 Harold Chopping Basje $26,050.00 522 Matias Fernandez Alegria $26,000.00 623 Elizabeth Gingras Floreen SFN $24,342.50 1024 Bjorn Ikast Colorado $23,500.00 625 Aaron Vale Spirit of Alena $23,000.00 1626 Jared Petersen Titus 2:11 $22,500.00 18 Charlie Jayne Chill R Z $22,500.00 6

28 Darragh Kerins Zerro Leone $22,000.00 8 Peter Wylde Zorro $22,000.00 6

30 Jenni McAllister Legis Venice $20,350.00 1431 McLain Ward Dulien Van De Smeets $20,000.00 1032 Enrique Gonzalez Quilebo Du Tillard $18,860.00 933 Michael Hughes MacArthur $18,500.00 16 Michelle Parker Clintord $18,500.00 10

35 John Pearce Son of a Gun $18,250.00 736 Francie Steinwedell-Carvin Taunus $18,000.00 737 Eduardo Menezes Quintol Mercedes Benz $17,750.00 1038 Alec Lawler Dauphin De Muze $17,170.00 1339 Ali Wolff Casall IV $17,000.00 5 Rusty Stewart Bristol $17,000.00 4

2014 Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix Preliminary Top 40 Rider Standings - Updated 7.28.14

*In order to be eligible to for the Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix, a rider needs to compete in eight (8) or more Qualifying Grand Prix at HITS. Once a rider has competed in eight (8) Qualifying Grand Prix, the money won on their

leading horse will place them in the 2014 Zoetis Million Rider Rankings.

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HITS-on-the-Hudson VI Jul. 30 - Aug. 3

FRIDAY 11 pm: $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium

7 pm: Eaton & Berube Children’s Hunter

Pony Finals PartySATuRDAY 212 pm: $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix in Outside Course


Pony Finals Ice Cream Social at the Outside Course


Pony Finals Phase 1 & 2 in Outside CourseSuNDAY 31 pm: $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix in Outside Course

1 pm: $10,000 Jr/A-O Jumper High Classic

in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium

2 pm: $100,000 Strongid® C 2X™ Grand

Prix, presented by Zoetis, in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium

3 pm: Eaton & Berube Children’s Hunter Pony Finals Phase 3 in Outside Course

Winston National Aug. 13-17

SATuRDAY 1612 pm: $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix in Hunter 1

1 pm: USHJA Tad Coffin Junior Equitation Finals Grand Prix Ring

2 pm: $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix in Hunter 1SuNDAY 1711 am: $10,000 Jr/A-O Jumper High Classic, presented by Bayer’s Legend, in Grand Prix Ring

1 pm: $40,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, in Grand Prix Ring

Constitution Classic Aug. 20-24

SATuRDAY 2312 pm: $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix in Hunter 1

1 pm: USHJA Children’s & Adult Amateur Jumper South Regional Championship Team Championship in Grand Prix Ring

2 pm: $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix in Hunter 1SuNDAY 2411 am: $10,000 Jr/A-O Jumper High Classic, presented by Bayer’s Legend, in Grand Prix Ring

1 pm: $40,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented

by Zoetis, in Grand Prix Ring3 pm: USHJA Children’s & Adult Amateur Jumper South Regional Championship Individual Championship in Grand Prix Ring

HITS-on-the-Hudson VII Aug. 27-31

FRIDAY 291 pm: $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix StadiumSATuRDAY 302 pm: $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix Wild Card in Outside CourseSuNDAY 311 pm: $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix Wild Card in Outside Course1 pm: $10,000 Jr/A-O Jumper High Classic Wild Card in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium2 pm: $50,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium

HITS-on-the-Hudson VIII Sep. 3-7HITS CHAMPIoNSHIP

WEDNESDAY 310 am: IJF Four-Year-Old Eastern Regionals round 1 in Jumper 2THuRSDAY 4 8 am: USHJA Child/Adult Amateur Jumper North Regional Championship Horse Inspection & Jog in Equitation Ring8 am: IJF Four-Year-Old Eastern Regionals round 2 in Jumper 210 am: USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper North Regional Championship Individual Qualifiers in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix StadiumFRIDAY 58 am: Platinum Performance $250,000 Hunter Prix Final round 1 in Outside Course10 am: $30,000 SmartPak Wild Card Grand Prix in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium1 pm: USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper North Regional Championship Team Championship in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium1 pm: Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final round 1 in Outside Course5 pm: NY Equitation Classic round 1 in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix StadiumSATuRDAY 6 8 am: Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final round 2 in Outside Course

10 am: Bayer’s Legend® (hyaluronate sodium) Injectable Solution $250,000 High Jr/A-O Jumper round 1 in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium11 am: Platinum Performance $250,000 Hunter Prix Final round 2, 3 & 4 in the Outside Course5 pm: NY Equitation Classic round 2 in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium SuNDAY 7 8 am: Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final round 3 & 4 in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium10 am: New York Equitation Classic round 3 & 4 in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium11 am: HITS Harvest Food Fest Begins11 am: Bayer’s Legend® (hyaluronate sodium) Injectable Solution $250,000 High Jr/A-O Jumper round 2 & 3 in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium1:30 pm: Horseware Ireland Parade of Circuit Champions in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium2 pm: Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium5 pm: Charlie Daniels Band Concert in Hunter Stadium.

Marshall & Sterling Insurance LeagueNational Finals Sep. 10-14

FRIDAY 122 pm: Ice Cream & Cupcake SocialSATuRDAY 136 pm: Year-End Award banquet at Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern

Culpeper Finals Sep. 24-28

SATuRDAY 2712 pm: $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix in Hunter 14 pm: $10,000 Pre-Green Hunter Classic in Hunter 1SuNDAY 288 am: $10,000 Pyranha Jr/A-O Jumper Low Classic in Grand Prix Ring 10 am: $15,000 Jr/A-O Jumper High Classic, presented by Bayer’s Legend, in Grand Prix Ring12:30 pm: Parade of Champions1 pm: $40,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, in Grand Prix Ring

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