328 Pre-Adult Equitation Medal Final 2 - Test Top 4
330 Junior Equitation 3'
331 Junior Equitation Challenge 3'
332 Junior Equitation Flat
333 Junior Medal Final 3' - Test Top 4
335 Adult Equitation 3'
336 Adult Equitation Challenge 3'
337 Adult Equitation Flat
338 Adult Medal Final 3' - Test Top 4
340 Children's Equitation 2'6
341 Children's Equitation Challenge 2'6
342 Children's Equitation Flat
343 Children's Medal Final 2'6 - Test Top 4
345 Modified Adult Equitation 2'6
346 Modified Adult Equitation Challenge 2'6
347 Modified Adult Flat
348 Modified Adult Medal Final 2'6 - Test Top 4
390 2'6 Jumper – II.1
391 2'6 Jumper – II.2.b
392 3' Jumper – II.1
393 3' Jumper – II.2.b
394 Combined Jumpers – II.1
395 Combined Jumpers – II.2.b
396 Low/High Jumpers – II.1
397 Low/High Jumpers – II.2.b
First Class - Regular Points
Classic or Challenge Class - Double Points Rider must have 15 points to compete in Medal Final Rider / Horse must have points in the Equitation / Hunter Division to show at Final One Hunter Division / One Equitation Division Per Horse / Rider Combination
HUNTER DIVISION
SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL HUNTER CLASSES
Hunter Over Fences
To be shown over approximately eight fences at the required height To be judged on performance and soundness unless otherwise noted
Hunter Under Saddle
To be shown at a walk, trot and canter May be asked to hand gallop at the discretion of the judge, but no more than eight to gallop at one time Martingales not permitted
Champion & Reserve
To be awarded to two of the four horses accumulating the most points over fences In addition, when applicable, only these will receive full points for ribbons won under saddle Points to be awarded as follows: 10, 6, 4, 2, 1, 1/2
Hunter Classic
To be scored under the open numerical judging system The top 12 will return to jump a second round in reverse order of their scores Scores will be added from both rounds to determine the winners� In case of a tie for first place, judges will confer to break the tie� All other ties will remain�
Jogging
Hunter sections will not be jogged
Attire
Proper attire required for all classes Formal Attire requested for all Hunter Stake classes
BIT O' STRAW HUNTER
Open to horses and ponies to be ridden by Junior or Amateur riders Riders may cross enter only into the Schooling Working Hunter, Novice Adult or Novice Children's Hunter Division and 2'6" Children's or Adult Medal Finals Horses, with another rider, may cross enter into any division for which they are eligible Fences 2’6” with spreads not to exceed fence height Two Round Classic
Bit O' Straw Hunter Classic
Entries will be limited to approximately 60 horses/ponies in this section
Entry Fee: $150 for this class
19 Bit O' Straw Hunter Classic
Bit O' Straw Restricted Warm-up
Open to those horse/rider combinations also showing in the Bit O' Straw Hunter Classic
Entry Fee: $85 for this class
519 Bit O' Straw Restricted Warm-up
55. $2,500 BIT O' STRAW 2'6" HUNTER DERBY
When: Friday, September 13
Where: Hunter Stadium Entry Fee: $175
Specs: Two Round Classic Round 1 Classic, Round 2 Handy Fences 2’6” with 2’10” Options - Open to Junior and Amateur riders on horses or ponies Horse/pony must be showing at Finals in any Hunter section with fence heights under 3’ Riders must be 2024 The League Members
56. $2,500 TINY BIT O' 2' HUNTER DERBY
When: Thursday, September 12
Where: Hunter Stadium
Entry Fee: $175
Specs: Two Round Classic Round 1 Classic, Round 2 Handy Fences 2’ with 2’4” options Open to Junior and Amateur riders on horses or ponies Horses/ponies must be showing at Finals in any Hunter section with fence heights under 3’ Riders must be 2024 The League Members
630. $2,500 HITS 3' DERBY
When: Thursday, September 12
Where: Hunter Stadium
Entry Fee: $175
Two round classic Fences 3’ Open to Junior and Amateur riders on Horses and Ponies Horse/pony must be showing at The Finals in any Hunter section with fences under 3'6" Riders must be 2024 The League Members
SPECIAL AWARDS
To include all riders on horses in the Hunter, Jumper and Equitation Divisions� To be determined by a vote of the judges
302. Best Junior Rider - Pony Entry Fee: $35
To include all riders on ponies in the Hunter, Jumper and Equitation Divisions To be determined by a vote of the judges
303. Best Adult Rider Entry Fee: $35
To include all riders on horses in the Hunter, Jumper and Equitation Divisions� To be determined by a vote of the judges
GRAND HUNTER CHAMPION
To be awarded to the horse or pony acquiring the greatest number of points in the Children’s Hunter, Children’s Hunter Pony, Adult Hunter, HITS Hunter or Schooling Hunter divisions
301. Best Junior Rider - Horse Entry Fee: $35
HUNTER DIVISION CONTINUED
SCHOOLING WORKING HUNTER
Open to horses and ponies to be ridden by Juniors, Amateurs or Professional riders (Professionals may NOT ride ponies ) Horses and riders may cross enter into any division for which they are eligible Horses may only compete in one section of Schooling Working Hunter Fences 2' and 2’6” with spreads not to exceed fence height
Schooling Working Hunter Sections
Entry Fee: $200 for each section (Individual Classes may NOT be entered )
Schooling Working Hunter 2'
Entries will be limited to approximately 25 horses/ponies in this section
26 Schooling Working Hunter 2'
27 Schooling Working Hunter 2'
28 Schooling Working Hunter 2' Under Saddle
ADULT WORKING HUNTER
Open to horses and ponies to be ridden by Amateur riders who are no longer eligible to compete as junior exhibitors� Fences 3' with spreads not to exceed fence height
CHILDREN'S WORKING HUNTER - HORSES
Open to horses to be ridden by a junior exhibitor Fences 3' with spreads not to exceed fence height
Children's Working Hunter Horse Sections
Entry Fee: $275 for each section� (Individual Classes may NOT be entered )
Children's Working Hunter - Horses 14 & Under
Entries will be limited to approximately 25 horses in this section
35 Children's Working Hunter - Horses
36 Children's Working Hunter - Horses
37 Children's Working Hunter Under Saddle - Horses
Children's Working Hunter - Horses 15-17
Entries will be limited to approximately 35 horses in this section�
38 Children's Working Hunter - Horses
39 Children's Working Hunter - Horses
40 Children's Working Hunter Under Saddle - Horses
LOW/NOVICE CHILDREN'S/ADULT HUNTER
Schooling Working Hunter 2'6" - Professional Entries will be Open to eligible horses in this section, but may be limited at the discretion of Show Management
20 Schooling Working Hunter 2'6" - Professional
21 Schooling Working Hunter 2'6"- Professional
22 Schooling Working Hunter 2'6"- Professional Under Saddle
Schooling Working Hunter 2'6" - Non-Professional
Schooling Working Hunter 2'6" Non-Professional Entries will be Open to eligible horses/ponies in this section, but may be limited at the discretion of Show Management
23 Schooling Working Hunter 2'6"- Non-Professional
24 Schooling Working Hunter 2'6"- Non-Professional
25 Schooling Working Hunter 2'6"- Non-Professional Under Saddle
Schooling Working Hunter 2'9"
Entries will be limited to approximately 25 horses/ponies in this section�
52 Schooling Working Hunter 2'9"
53 Schooling Working Hunter 2'9"
54 Schooling Working Hunter 2'9" Under Saddle
Adult Working Hunter Section
Entries will be limited to approximately 30 horses in this section
Entry Fee: $275 for this section (Individual Classes may NOT be entered )
32 Adult Working Hunter 33
Working Hunter 34 Adult Working Hunter Under Saddle
CHILDREN'S WORKING HUNTER - PONIES
Open to ponies to be ridden by a junior exhibitor Fences 2'6" for Large Ponies; 2' for Small/Medium Ponies, Spreads not to exceed fence height
Children's Working Hunter Pony Sections
Entry Fee: $275 for each section (Individual Classes may NOT be entered )
Children's Working Hunter - Ponies (Small)
Entries will be limited to approximately 15 ponies in this section
41 Children's Working Hunter - Ponies (Small)
42 Children's Working Hunter - Ponies (Small)
43 Children's Working Hunter Under Saddle - Ponies (Small)
Children's Working Hunter - Ponies (Medium)
Entries will be limited to approximately 30 ponies in this section
44� Children's Working Hunter - Ponies (Medium)
45 Children's Working Hunter - Ponies (Medium)
46 Children's Working Hunter Under Saddle - Ponies (Medium)
Children's Working Hunter - Ponies (Large)
Entries will be limited to approximately 40 ponies in this section
47 Children's Working Hunter - Ponies (Large)
48 Children's Working Hunter - Ponies (Large)
49 Children's Working Hunter Under Saddle - Ponies (Large)
Open to horses and ponies to be ridden by Junior or Amateur riders Riders may cross enter only into the Schooling Working Hunter, Bit O’ Straw Hunter Divisions and 2'6" Children's or Adult Medal Finals Horses, with another rider, may cross enter into any division for which they are eligible Fences 2’6” with spreads not to exceed fence height One Round Classic
Low/Novice Children's/Adult Hunter Classics
Entries will be open to eligible horses/ponies in each classic,
Open to those horse/rider combinations also showing the but may be limited at the discretion of Show Management Low/Novice Children’s or Adult Hunter Classics
Approximately 15 riders will be accepted for the Final To be shown over a course of at least 10 fences at 3'6" including a combination and at least two changes of direction after the first fence The top 12 riders will return for a second round Further testing will be at the judge's discretion The same horse must be used in all phases Only one rider per horse Rider may cross enter into the Junior/ Amateur Horsemanship Final
Open to riders qualified for the Junior Medal Final To be shown over a course of at least eight fences the required height
202. PYRANHA CHILDREN'S MEDAL FINAL - HORSE Entry Fee: $125
Approximately 60 riders will be accepted for the Final To be shown over a course of at least 10 fences at 3' including a combination and at least two changes of direction after the first fence� The top 12 riders will return for a second round Further testing will be at the judge's discretion The same horse must be used in all phases
Only one rider per horse No cross entry of rider into the Junior, Children's Pony or 2'6" Children's or Adult Medal Finals
Open to riders qualified for the Children's Medal Final on Horses To be shown over a course of at least eight fences the required height
203. CHILD MEDAL FINAL - PONY (Sm/Med)
204. CHILD MEDAL FINAL - PONY (Large) Entry Fee: $125
Approximately 70 riders (35 S/M, 35 Lg section) will be accepted for the Final Fences 2'6" for Large Ponies; 2' for Small/Medium Ponies� To be shown over a course of at least 10 fences including a combination and at least two changes of direction after the first fence The top 12 riders will return for a second round Further testing will be at the judge's discretion The same pony must be used in all phases Only one rider per pony No cross entry of rider into the Children's Horse Medal Final, the 2'6" Children's Medal Final, or the Junior or Junior/Amateur Horsemanship Finals
Open to riders qualified for the Children's Medal Final on Ponies To be shown over a course of at least eight fences the required height
205. DOVER SADDLERY
ADULT MEDAL FINAL Entry Fee: $125
Approximately 35 riders will be accepted for the Final To be shown over a course of at least 10 fences at 3' including a combination and at least two changes of direction after the first fence The top 12 riders will return for a second round Further testing will be at the judge's discretion The same horse must be used in all phases Only one rider per horse No cross entry of rider into the 2'6" Adult Medal Final
Open to riders qualified for the Adult Medal Final To be shown over a course of at least eight fences the required height
206. CHILDREN'S 2'6" MEDAL FINAL
207. ADULT 2'6" MEDAL FINAL Entry Fee: $125
Approximately 90 (60 Child and 30 Adult) will be accepted for the Final To be shown over a course of at least 10 fences at 2’6” including two changes of direction after the first fence The top 12 riders will return for a second round Further testing will be at the judge’s discretion The same horse/pony must be used in all phases Only one rider per horse/pony No cross entry of rider into the Children’s Horse or Adult (3’) Medal Finals or Children’s Pony Medal Final, Children's Hunter Horse or Pony or any class with fences 3’ or higher
Open to riders qualified for the 2’6” Children’s and Adult Medals Finals To be shown over a course of at least eight fences the required height
208. JUNIOR/AMATEUR HORSEMANSHIP FINAL
Entry Fee: $125
Approximately 25 riders will be accepted for the Final To be shown over a course of at least 10 fences at 3’3” including a Liverpool, combination and two changes of direction after the first fence The top 12 riders will return to show on the flat Flat phase to include the working walk, working trot sitting, working trot rising, working trot rising showing a lengthening of stride, working canter, working canter showing a lengthening of stride, and the counter canter Further testing will be at the judge’s discretion Running martingales or standing martingales allowed in the jumping phase No martingales allowed in the flat phase Change of bridle is permissible between phases The same horse must be used in all phases Only one rider per horse Rider MAY cross enter into the Junior, Children’s Horse or Adult (3') Medal Finals�
508. Hudson Junior/Amateur Equitation Classic
Entry Fee: $85
Open to riders qualified for the Junior/Amateur Horsemanship Final To be shown over a course of at least eight fences the required height
JUMPER DIVISION
SPECIFICATIONS FOR ALL JUMPER CLASSES
Entry Procedure
Horses must list the division in which they will show on their entry blank
Equipment
Only standing or running martingales, used in a conventional manner are permitted Draw reins or restricted martingales are prohibited
Awards
Winners to ride for presentation of awards
Attire
Proper attire required in all classes Formal attire required for Classics
Ties
All ties involving first place shall be jumped off Ties not involving first place will be decided upon time
Order-of-Go
The Order-of-Go will be drawn
JUNIOR 1.15m JUMPER DIVISION
To be ridden by a junior exhibitor The rider at the finals must have earned points with the horse during the qualifying period Fences 3'6"; spreads 3'6"4' Entries will be limited to approximately 20 horses in this Division
Entry Fee: $300 for this Division (Individual Classes may not be entered )
121 Junior 1 10m Jumper
122� $750 Junior 1�15m Jumper
411 $1,500 Junior 1 15m Jumper Classic
JUNIOR/ADULT .80m JUMPER DIVISION
Entries will be open to eligible horses, but may be limited at the discretion of Show Management� Riders may not compete in classes with fence heights exceeding 1 0m Riders must be 2024 The League Members
Entry Fee: $175 for the Division (Individual classes may NOT be entered)
129 Junior/Adult 80m Jumper
130 Junior/Adult 80m Jumper
408 $500 Junior/Adult 80m Jumper Classic
JUNIOR/ADULT .90m JUMPER DIVISION
To be ridden by Junior or Amateur Riders The rider at the finals must have earned points with the horse during the qualifying period The Rider, with a different horse, may cross enter into Low Children’s Adult Jumper Rider may not cross enter into any class with fences 3’6” or higher� Fences 3’; spreads to 3’� Entries will be limited to approximately 20 horses in this Division
Entry Fee: $300 for the Division (Individual classes may NOT be entered)
125 Junior/Adult 90m Jumper
126 $750 Junior/Adult 90m Jumper
409 $1,500 Junior/Adult 90m Jumper Classic
ADULT 1.15m JUMPER DIVISION
To be ridden by amateur riders no longer eligible to compete as junior exhibitors The rider at the finals must have earned points with the horse during the qualifying period Fences 3'6"; spreads 3'6"-4' Entries will be limited to approximately 20 horses in this Division
Entry Fee: $300 for this Division (Individual Classes may not be entered )
123� Adult 1�10m Jumper
124 $750 Adult 1 15m Jumper
412 $1,500 Adult 1 15m Jumper Classic
JUNIOR/ADULT 1.05m JUMPER
To be ridden by Junior or Amateur Riders The rider at the finals must have earned points with the horse during the qualifying period The Rider, with a different horse, may cross enter into Low Children’s Adult 1 05m Jumper Rider may not cross enter into any class with fences 3’6” or higher Fences 3’; spreads to 3’ Entries will be limited to approximately 20 horses in this Division
Entry Fee: $300 for the Division (Individual classes may NOT be entered)
127 Junior/Adult 1 05m Jumper
128 $750 Junior/Adult 1 05m Jumper
410 $1,500 Junior/Adult 1 05m Jumper Classic
ITTY BITTY JUMPER
Entry Fee: $175 for the Division (Individual classes may NOT be entered) Entries will be Open to all eligible horses, and Junior and Amateur riders� Entries may be limited at the discretion of Show Management Courses will not include oxers or combinations Jumps not to exceed 65m Riders may not compete in classes with fence heights exceeding 90m Riders must be 2024 League Members
245 Itty Bitty Jumper
246 Itty Bitty Jumper
247 $500 Itty Bitty Jumper Classic
GENERAL INFORMATION, RULES & REGULATIONS
CONDITIONS OF COMPETITION: The Horse Show Committee reserves the right to interpret all questions and conditions in regard to or arising out of, or incident to the show without claims for damages or recourse of any kind All questions not covered in these rules and regulations shall be decided by the Horse Show Management; its decision to be final
The Horse Show Management reserves to itself the right to limit or change the number of accepted entries in any class, section or division, to refuse, accept conditionally, or to cancel any entries, disqualify any riders or exhibitors, prohibit exhibition of entries, and cancel award prizes, without any claim for damages; to change any course, to add a dotted line, to cancel or combine any unfilled classes, or to reschedule classes, after due notice to exhibitors; to change rings or rotate judges; to change specifications in jumper classes as competition warrants
Every horse entered herein for competition will be under the control of the Horse Show Management, but the Show Management will in no case be responsible for any loss or damage that may occur, and it shall be a condition of entry that each exhibitor shall hold the Horse Show and the Officials, Employees, Directors, Officers, Sponsoring entities of the horse show and the facilities at which the horse show is held blameless for any loss or accident to his/her horse(s), employee(s), or equipment which may occur from sickness, fire or other cause
BILLING POLICY
• All entry, stall, feed, and other charges are to be paid weekly and, without exception, must be paid in full by the end of any consecutive showing weeks Consecutive showing weeks are: Saugerties May I-III, Saugerties July I-III, Saugerties September I-II
• Prize money won will be issued as a check within 30 days as required by USEF and mailed or hand-delivered during consecutive weeks of showing and will be valid for 60 days from issuance Valid prize money checks may be applied as payments to a horse show bill at the same venue and in the same calendar year as issued Reissuance of checks must be requested within the same calendar year as the Prize Money was issued (exception: Ocala December Holiday shows)
• At the end of every calendar year, tax-eligible prize money recipients will receive an IRS Form 1099-MISC reporting taxable prize money income for that year
ENTRIES: Qualifying period ends August 25, 2024
Closing Date: Entries must be received by Wednesday, August 28
Note: The League does not issue pre-qualifying letters Exhibitors should send entries by the closing date Acceptances will be determined by the entries received in each division
Entry Procedure
1 All fees must be in U S Funds and made payable to HITS, LLC
2 All entries must be paid in full at the time of application
The following fees for each horse must accompany the entry blank:
a) All Inclusive Facility Fee $75
b) Stall Fees
c) Class Entry Fees
d) Paddock and RV fees
3 The entry form for each horse must include:
a) Horse Name and complete description
b) Rider Name and Membership Number
c) All classes or divisions entered
d) All mandatory signatures, including legal guardian in the case of a minor exhibitor
e) Social Security or Federal ID number for Recipient of Prize Money Awards
4 A Signed Open Check or Credit Card Authorization must be lodged with the Show Secretary before Numbers are issued
ACCEPTANCE LETTERS: Entries are accepted based on the number of entries received in each division and the points earned by those entries Acceptance letters will be mailed or emailed by September 6 to the name and address specified on the entry blank If an entry is declined based on the qualifying criteria, the exhibitor will be notified in writing, and full refund of all fees paid for the horse in question less a $50 office fee, will be made within 30 days of the completion of the show Regardless of the timing of Acceptance Letters being mailed, the Scratch and Refund policies below will be in effect If you do not receive your acceptance letter but need to scratch, please contact us, do not assume your entry was declined
POST ENTRIES: Entries received after the closing date will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and only if the desired number of horses in the division has not yet been met The post entry fee is $50 Post Entries must be paid in full (entry fees and stall fees, if applicable) and accompanied by the $50 post entry fee In the event the entry is not accepted, all pre-paid fees will be refunded, less a $50 office processing fee
SCRATCH & REFUND POLICY: Exhibitors shall be held responsible for all entry fees of all horses entered by them or their agents Horses not shown in classes in which they are entered will forfeit their entry fees and are responsible for full payment of any and all fees owed Once entered, no horse may be withdrawn from competition without permission of Show Management Any scratch of horse must be made in writing, by email, letter or by facsimile, and must be received as follows to be eligible for refund:
The Scratch & Refund Policy will be in effect for all entries, regardless of the timing of Acceptance Letters being mailed
Scratch on or prior to Wednesday, August 25, 2024: Full refund of stall and class entry fees, less a $50 office processing fee, will be given
Scratch after Wednesday, August 25 but prior to or on Wednesday, September 4, 2024: Stabling fees will NOT be refunded Pre-paid Class Fees, less a $50 office processing fee, will be refunded
Scratch on or after Thursday, September 5, 2024: Stabling, Facility and Class Entry Fees are NOT refundable
SUBSTITUTIONS: No substitution of horses will be allowed except for Equitation Horses, in which case a rider may substitute a new horse The substitution must be made before the class starts and the appropriate paperwork must be completed, i e , the original horse must be scratched and the new horse entered There will be no penalty for such a substitution
CROSS ENTRY RESTRICTIONS: A horse may enter and show in any sections for which it has qualified, except as cross entry restrictions set forth within may apply Exhibitors are responsible for a knowledge of the Rules and Regulations governing the horse show and for their own errors and omissions In the case of a violation of a cross entry restriction, the exhibitor will forfeit the entry fee, class placing and prize money
PRIZE MONEY
QUALIFICATIONS: The number of accepted entries in each division are approximate and may be increased at the discretion of Show Management Management also reserves the right to limit the number of entries in all Open Divisions
Bit O' Straw Hunter - 60
Children's Low/Novice Hunter Classic - Open
Adult Low/Novice Hunter Classic - Open
Schooling Hunter 2’9” - 25
Schooling Hunter 2'6" - Professional - Open
Schooling Hunter 2'6" - Non-Professional - Open
Schooling Hunter 2' - 25
Adult Hunter - 30
Children's Hunter - Horse - (14 & Under) - 25
Children's Hunter - Horse - (15-17) - 35
Children's Hunter - Pony (Small) - 15
Children's Hunter - Pony (Medium) - 30
Children's Hunter - Pony (Large) - 40
Junior Medal - 15
Pyranha Children's Medal Horse - 60
Children's Medal - Pony (Sm/Med) - 35
Children's Medal - Pony (Large) - 35
Dover Saddlery Adult Medal - 35
Children's 2'6" Medal - 60
Adult 2'6" Medal - 30
Junior/Amateur Horsemanship - 25
Junior 1 15m Jumper - 20
Adult 1 15m Jumper - 20
Junior/Adult 80m Jumper - Open
Junior/Adult 90m Jumper - 20
Junior/Adult 1 05m Jumper - 20
Bit O' Straw 2'6" Hunter Derby - Open
Tiny Bit O' 2' Hunter Derby - Open
Itty Bitty Jumper 65m - Open
HITS 3' Derby - Open
QUALIFYING CRITERIA: A horse's points are recorded during the qualifying period only if the rider of record is a current League Member A horse may accrue points in any division for which it is eligible, and may accrue points in multiple divisions, with multiple riders, provided the rider of record is a current League Member Note: Any discrepancies in points must be reported to the League Office within 30 days of posted results; discrepancies in results will not be considered after September 1
RESTRICTED ENTRIES: All Sections restricting entries will use The League National Standings for the current year as the means of qualification
QUALIFYING PERIOD: August 28, 2023 through August 25, 2024
MEMBERSHIP: The Rider must be a League Member in order to ride a qualified horse at the finals Membership application must be received in the League Office by the closing date of entries
GENERAL INFORMATION, RULES
STABLING: Stalls will be 12' x 12' or 10' x 12', permanent, with doors or 10' x 10', portable, with doors The stall fee is $325 Stalls will be available beginning Monday at noon and ending Monday at noon Initial bedding will not be provided After the closing date of entries, stall fees are not refundable Priority placement in permanent stabling will be given to trainer groups of three or more horses Arrival prior to Monday Noon must be approved by Show Management A Per Stall-Per Night fee will apply Call 845 246 8833 for details
HORSE WATCH: Horse Watch extends from approximately 9 pm until 5 am daily Horses will be checked approximately five times each night Trainers/owners should provide emergency contact information Forms will be available in the Feed Office, and also in the Prize List at the bottom of the Feed Order Form
FEED STORE: Hay, grain and bedding may be purchased on the grounds For same day delivery, feed orders must be placed by noon For feed deliveries prior to arrival (recommended), please use the pre-show order form included in the prize list or online at HITSShows com
PADDOCKS: Paddocks will be available for $300 for the week After the closing date of entries, paddock fees are not refundable
MOTOR HOMES/RV'S: Motor Home on-site spaces include water, electric and sewer hook-up, and are available for $425 After the closing date of entries, Motor Home/RV fees are not refundable
PRIZE MONEY: The owner of any horse/pony exhibited in classes where prize money is awarded MUST provide a Social Security number or Federal ID number in the space provided on the entry blank NO prize money checks will be mailed without this information Prize money checks will be made out to the prize money recipient recorded on the entry blank and will be mailed within 30 days after the completion of the show
PRIZE MONEY WON BY FOREIGN EXHIBITORS: Foreign Exhibitors are advised that the U S Internal Revenue Service requires sporting events to withhold 30% of prize money won in the United States Foreign Exhibitors should apply for a U S Social Security number and will be asked to complete form W-8BEN prior to prize money being issued
CANADIAN EXHIBITORS: The legend "U S Funds" must be preprinted on the face of any Canadian check drawn on a Canadian bank and used to pay any fees at this show Canadian Exhibitors are urged to contact their banking institution prior to sending entries, as entries received that do not adhere to this policy will be returned There will be NO EXCEPTIONS to this policy
NON-NEGOTIABLE CHECKS: Checks returned by the bank for any reason will be assessed a penalty of $50 or 10% of the face value of the check, whichever is greater Upon Notification of a bad check, accounts will be given three days to make full payment, including penalty, which must be paid in certified funds, cashier's check or money order An account not brought current within three days will automatically disqualify the entry Any person presenting a non-negotiable check at this show will be barred from competing in any HITS show until the account is paid
HITS SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY: HITS encourages positivity in the use of social media platforms and urges persons posting information about HITS, its management, shows, exhibitors, officials, equine athletes, and others to exercise good judgment and think about the potential consequences of their posts and interactions on social media platforms We urge those using social media to refrain from making derogatory, offensive, inflammatory, or false comments about other athletes, trainers, HITS and its management, our equine athletes, USEF, or any individuals associated with our HITS horse shows HITS reserves the right to remove third-party content from its social media platforms that violates its social media policy and in extenuating circumstances may block a user from HITS social media sites for repeated offenses of its policy
MEDICAL WASTE: Sharps must be placed in the proper receptacles Anyone found in violation shall be subject to a fine or other penalties deemed necessary by Show Management
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: All horses entering the grounds must have and provide Proof of Vaccination for Equine Influenza and EHV 1 and EHV 4 within six months of competition Horses must also be accompanied by the Event Participation Form completed by the Owner, Trainer or Agent Documents must be filed with the Show Office before competition numbers will be issued All horses on the grounds are subject to examination by HITS Officials/Designated Representatives or State Officials (collectively “Officials”) for determining whether such animals are or have been infected/exposed to infectious or contagious disease If Officials have reason to believe that an animal’s health condition places other animals at risk, the Officials, at their sole discretion, may quarantine such animal (and others that may have been infected/exposed) or, if appropriate, require that such animals be transported off the grounds All participants agree to fully cooperate with event Officials and abide by their decisions and instructions Failure to comply shall be grounds for immediate expulsion and/or disciplinary action by competition, and/or by state/local or federal animal health officials
DRUG TESTING: Drug testing will be at the discretion of the Show Management
Contact our office at 845 246 8833 for further details
ELECTRICAL/FIRE REGULATIONS: All electrical installation and connections must meet all state and county codes Aisles must be kept clear No cooking, no appliances, and no Glass I Flammable Liquids such as gasoline are allowed inside the buildings at any time
DAMAGE: All owners and exhibitors shall be held responsible for any damage incurred by them, their agents or employees to stalls, buildings and other horse show properties, and will be billed accordingly
DOGS: Dogs must be restrained at all times while on the show grounds Non-compliance will result in a $100 fine
MOTORIZED VEHICLES / GOLF CARTS: Minors who do not have a valid driver’s license which allows them to operate a motorized vehicle in the state in which they reside will not be permitted to operate a motorized vehicle of any kind, including, but not limited to, golf carts, motorcycles, scooters, or farm utility vehicles, on the competition grounds of licensed competitions Minors who have a valid temporary license may operate the above described motorized vehicles as long as they are accompanied by an adult with a valid driver’s license The parent/legal guardian or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating a motorized vehicle in violation of this rule are solely responsible for any damages, claims, losses or actions resulting from that operation Violations of this rule will be cause for penalties against those responsible for the child committing the offense Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule
The unsafe use of personal electronic transport devices, as determined by the competition officials and management in their sole discretion, that do not require a driver’s license to operate, including but not limited to segways, hover boards, and single wheeled scooters is prohibited on competition grounds Operating such devices in areas where people gather may be deemed “unsafe use” if there is a risk of harm to others If the operator of the device is a minor, the parent/legal guardian or individual who signs the entry blank as a parent or guardian of a minor operating the device in violation of this rule is accountable and may be subject to penalties Wheelchairs and other mobility assistance devices for individuals with disabilities are exempt from this rule
PROTECTIVE HEADGEAR: Protective headgear passing or surpassing ASTM Standards for equestrian use must be worn at all times when riding on the premises It must be properly fitted with harness secured It is the responsibility of the rider, or parent or guardian of the junior exhibitor, to see to it that the headgear worn complies with appropriate safety standards and is properly fitted, fastened and in good condition
ATTIRE: Appropriate dress is required in all classes Formal Attire (Jumpers): Scarlet, black, dark blue or dark green coat; white shirt with white stock, tie, or choker; white, fawn, or canary breeches; hunt cap; black or brown boots Formal Attire (Hunters): Scarlet, black or dark blue coat; white shirt with white stock, tie, or choker; white, fawn, or canary breeches; hunt cap, black or brown boots
MINOR EXHIBITORS: Parent(s) or guardian(s) of minor exhibitors shall hold the Horse Show Management and the Facility harmless for any injury to such minor No child's entry will be accepted or number issued unless the entry is signed by a parent or legal guardian The signature of unrelated persons will not be accepted
SCHOOLING: Ticketed warm-ups will be available See Tentative Time schedule for times Tickets will be $30 and must be purchased in the horse show office
LUNGEING: Lungeing will be permitted only in designated areas Lungeing in the show rings or schooling areas is prohibited at all times
POLING: Manual Poling or the use of bamboo off-sets is prohibited at all times Violation will result in the horse or pony being barred from further competition in the show, and all entry and stabling fees will be forfeited
JUMP ORDERS: There will be a posted jump order in all classes An entry will be given one minute to enter the ring or miss their spot in the order and forfeit the entry fee The one minute rule will be strictly enforced
PARCEL DELIVERIES: Management will not be responsible for mail or parcel deliveries made to exhibitors Parcels will be accepted only between September 7-13
Address during the show: HITS-on-the-Hudson, 454 Washington Ave Ext , Saugerties, NY 12477, c/o "Exhibitor Name "
MAIL/TELEPHONE
Prior to the show: all communication with HITS should be directed to our Corporate Office: HITS LLC, 151 Stockade Drive, Kingston, NY 12401, 845 246 8833 HITSShows com
During the Show: All telephone communication should be directed to the Horse Show Office: 845 246 5515 HITS-on-the-Hudson, 454 Washington Ave Ext , Saugerties, NY 12477
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2023 THE LEAGUE DIVISION WINNERS
HUNTER DIVISION CHAMPIONS
SCHNEIDERS 3’5 HUNTER
Ch: Edelweisz - Sophie Schaeffner (NJ)
Res: Fleur De Lis - Sophie Schaeffner (NJ)
ADULT AMATEUR HUNTER Trophy donated in 1992 by M&S Insurance
Ch: Karrakan - Tracie Glicker (NJ)
Res: Fellow - Brenda Tananbaum (CT)
CHILDREN’S HUNTER HORSE (14/U)
Trophy donated in 1996 by Corona/Lexol
Ch: Lady Dior - Scarlett Samuels (NY)
Res: MTM Cocktail - Lucy Massucci (FL)
CHILDREN’S HUNTER HORSE (15-17)
Ch: John Courage - Elizabeth Handler (CT)
Res: Centurion - Makayla Cormier (NY)
CHILDREN’S HUNTER PONY - SMALL
Ch: Curious George - Lexie Tucci (NY)
Res: Love Me Too - Kenzie Smith (NY)
CHILDREN’S HUNTER PONY - MEDIUM
Ch: Bellefour’s Steel Fox - Melania Smirnoff (CT)
Res: Tia Maria - Regan Capone (NJ)
CHILDREN’S HUNTER PONY - LARGE
Ch: Catch 22 - Eva Tucci (NY)
Res: Jumping Jenny - Madelyn DuBois (NJ)
HITS 2’9” HUNTER
Ch: Clever - Madison Ramsey (FL)
Res: Oxford - Gabriella Liberti (NJ)
HITS 2’6” HUNTER - Professional
Ch: Retrospect - Michael Meyers (FL)
Res: Black Pearl - Nicole Wilson (NY)
HITS 2’6” HUNTER - Non-Professional
Ch: Good Question - Fiona Slusarev (NY)
Res: Bold Encore - Olivia Dukas (FL)
HITS 2’0” HUNTER
Ch: Catch 22 - Kenzie Smith (NY)
Res: More Like It - Samantha Smith (NJ)
BIT O’ STRAW HUNTER CLASSIC Trophy donated in 2008 by Nancy
Taylor & Jessica Benoliel in memory of Keene Taylor
Ch: Leonardo - Elena Buchsbaum (NY)
Res: Retrospect - Brooke Slavitt (NJ)
LOW CHILD HUNTERS
Ch: Last Stand - Frances Keane (NY)
Res: In The News - Meera Mudgil (NY)
LOW ADULT HUNTERS
Ch: Radiance - Alora Corr (NY)
Res: Dragonfly - Lauretta Jakobsen (NY)
BIT O' STRAW 2'6" HUNTER DERBY
Ch: Nevers - Cassidy Hisler (NY)
Res: Opaline De Grisien - Georgia Wallace (NY)
TINY BIT O' 2' HUNTER DERBY
Ch: Duck Duck Goose - Dylan Lenahan (NY)
Res: Touch Up - Amelia Smith (NY)
MEDAL CHAMPIONS
JUNIOR MEDAL - Alexis Kern (NJ)
M&S PYRANHA CHILDREN’S HORSE MEDAL - Isabel Henick (NY)
M&S CHILDREN’S PONY MEDAL - SMALL/MEDIUM - Lexie Tucci (NY)
M&S CHILDREN’S PONY MEDAL - LARGE - Scarlett Samuels (NY)
M&S DOVER SADDLERY ADULT MEDAL - Laura Van Rooyen (NJ)
2'6" CHILDREN'S MEDAL - Lola Erdmann (CT)
2'6" ADULT MEDAL - Emily Weis (NY)
Junior/Amateur Horsemanship MEDAL - Alexis Kern (NJ)
JUMPER CLASSIC WINNERS
JUNIOR 1.15M JUMPER CLASSIC - Trophy donated in 1996 by Stoneleigh Burnham School
Out of Sight - Abigail Davis (NY)
ADULT 1.05M JUMPER CLASSIC - Trophy donated in 1996 by Judge
M&S Children’s Pony Medal - Large - Gabriella Hecker (FL)
Junior Medal - Grace Danza (NJ)
2'6" Children's Medal - Caroline Van Dalen (CT)
2'6" Adult Medal - Avery Czapla (PA)
M&S JR/Amateur Horsemanship Medal - Sophie Schaeffner (NJ)
DI RECTIONS
From the North
Take I-87 (New York State Thruway) to Exit 20 - Saugerties Turn right on Route 32 North Follow Passenger Car or Truck/Trailer in Tow directions below
From the South
Take I-87 (New York State Thruway) to Exit 20 - Saugerties� Turn left at traffic light after tollbooth Immediately move into the right lane and bear right onto Route 32 North Follow Passenger Car or Truck/Trailer in Tow directions below
Go 1�0 mile, and turn right onto Peoples Road� Immediately after the railroad crossing, bear left on Canoe Hill Road� Canoe Hill Road becomes Krout Road HITS Saugerties will be on your right
Trucks/Trailers in Tow
Travel 0 5 mile past Peoples Road to Y intersection Bear right at Y intersection to County Rt 34 and go 0 1 mile to 4-way stop Turn right onto Malden Turnpike/County Route 34� Go 1�6 miles to stop sign at intersection for Route 9W Turn right onto Route 9W South Go 0 4 miles to Krout Road Turn right on Krout Road - Caution! This is a steep downhill grade HITS Saugerties will be on your left, at the base of the hill
HITS ACCEPTS VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER & AMEX FOR PAYMENTS
To use your Visa, MasterCard or American Express to pay for amounts due with entries
entry(ies)
with Entry(ies)
I authorize HITS, LLC to charge my card for all amounts due HITS, LLC with respect to the enclosed entry(ies)
PRE-SHOW FEED & BEDDING ORDER, HORSE WATCH
DELIVERY INFORMATION
Trainer's Name (Trainer's Name - Not Farm Name)
Arrival Date ________________________ Arrival Time________________________
Stable with (If different from Trainer above) (Trainer's Name - Not Farm Name)
ORDER INFORMATION
Shavings ___________ (45 bags in a pallet)
Hay (Timothy) ___________
Purina Strategy GX ___________ Purina Equine
Purina Strategy Senior Healthy Edge
10:6
Bran Beet Pulp with Molasses
BILLING INFORMATION - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
1. IF BILLED TO TRAINER: Enter Trainer's Name (DO NOT Use Farm Name) TRAINERS PLEASE NOTE: You may split your charges for feed and bedding among your customers after arrival This must be done in the show office by Friday of each horse show week You should advise your customers that these charges will be on their horse show bill and that they should not check out until after you have split your charges Only the total dollar amount will be split, i e , we will not split specific quantities of shavings or hay to each customer However, you may charge different dollar amounts to your customers to account for individual usage
Bill To: Trainer Name_________________________________________________________________ (Trainer's Name - Not Farm Name) OR
PRE-SHOW ORDERS MUST BE ON THIS FORM OR SUBMITTED ONLINE AT
2. IF BILLED TO INDIVIDUAL: Enter Horse Name (of horse entered in show), Owner Name and Trainer Name
Trainer Name_________________________________________________________________ (Trainer's Name - Not Farm Name)
YOU MAY SEND THIS FORM WITH YOUR ENTRIES OR FAX AT A LATER DATE
ENTRIES MAY NOT BE FAXED OR MAILED
During the Horse Shows please fax to 845 246 2289 or email to Stabling@HITSShows com You may also place your order online at HITSShows com ENTRIES MAY NOT BE FAXED
By_______________________________
HITS HORSE WATCH
(Please complete this form Horse Watch is a mandatory service See Rules and Regulations )
your horse’s Equine Health Requirements in an easily accessible spot (in your tack required papers must indicate the horse’s registered (show) name.
your horse’s records in your truck or trailer to ensure you
