HITS News Weekly Vol. 2 No. 6

Vol. 2 No. 6

Riders to Watch: Page 3 Lena Rae Reeb

August 1, 2014

Week 6

Carleigh Babbit: Not Your Every Day HITS Champion

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

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

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

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$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 continued on Page 5

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. continued on Page 4

Carleigh Babbit

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Riders to Watch: Juniors Bask in Platinum Performance $250,000 Hunter Prix Final 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 Reeb Like 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.

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 and Call Me winning a Platinum Performance Hunter Prix qualifier.

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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.

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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 after a lesson at home.

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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.

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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.”

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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

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

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.

Carleigh with her Parents & Trainer.

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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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continued from Page 1 entertainment and special classes will be tailored for each week. The shows will be designed for exhibitor and spectator alike.

Evening competition will have additional touches 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.

“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.”

“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.”

“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

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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.”

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.

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

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The Equestrian Health Coach: Staying Hydrated While at the Show 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.

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

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.

by Kimball Willson, Certified Health Coach 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.

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.

*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.

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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.

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Eric L. Straus Makes a Move to HITS Horse Shows “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;

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.

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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.

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 11year 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/AmateurOwner 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.

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Circuit Standings Top 3 - Hunters - Week 5 Horse Owner Adequan Hunter

Gratitude Meghan Phillips

Noiziman Ivory Times LLC

Platinum Lexi Maounis Adult Amateur Hunter 18-35

Spin Off Redfield Farm

Crosby Kathryn Haefner LLC

Aljano Jr. Elizabeth Wenner Adult Amateur Hunter 36-49

Gemology Darby Mazzarisi

Eastwood Linda Corvari

Larger Than Life Linda Corvari Adult Amateur Hunter 50 +

Elena Hidden Hills Farm

Iberia Jim Toon / JT Farm

Grand Central Margaret (Peggy) McNeil Amateur Owner Hunter

Skorekeeper Callie Seaman

Valentine Jaime Auletto

Elysium Blue Ribbon Equine Amateur Owner Hunter 18-35

Darwin Libertas Farm LLC

Skorekeeper Callie Seaman

Valentine Jaime Auletto Amateur Owner Low Hunter

Gestell Sarah Redman

Mirror Image Ellen Toon

Peron Doreen Toben Amateur Owner Low Hunter 18-35

Chablis Libertas Farm LLC

Gestell Sarah Redman

Sea Walker Nicole Oliynyk Amateur Owner Low Hunter 36 +

Mirror Image Ellen Toon

Inspired Amy Guth

Carla Cara Garito Baby Green Hunter

Layla The Ridge Farm LLC

Take Two Seth Vallhonrat

DaKapo David Wilbur Children’s Hunter Horse 14 & U

Monopoly Margaret O’Meara

Parroco Z Nina Columbia

Coco Chanel Katherine Conlon Children’s Hunter Horse 15-17

Sebastian Monty Kelly

Hey Sailor Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center

Karmin Four Winds Farm Children’s Hunter Pony Large

Cassius Clay Danielle Holliday

Versace Lynn Edens

Emilio Erin Devine Children’s Hunter Pony Sm/Med

Gossip Girl Prosper Park LLC

Milo Tracy Collins

The Mystic Jewel Red Oak Farm LLC First Year Green Working

Denmark Patricia Adikes-Hill

HH Himself Double H Farm

MTM Hands Down Beechwood Stables LLC Green Conformation

Checkandino Volo Farm, Inc.

Aramis Z Niffer Cancian

What About Me Lynn Reed Green Hunter

Count Down Redfield Farm

Clear Sailing Redfield Farm

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Rider

Points

Debbie McCarthy Leann Kelly Patricia Griffith

55 52 42

Tess Lee Kathryn Haefner Ashley Dooley

82 47 43

Darby Mazzarisi Linda Corvari Linda Corvari

62 59 56

Kim Uniss Ellen Toon Margaret (Peggy) McNeil

111.5 76 34.5

Callie Seaman Jaime Auletto Danielle Franchi

38 32 24

Kelly Tropin Callie Seaman Jaime Auletto

63 63 60

Sarah Redman Ellen Toon Darby Toben

37 34 33

Kelly Tropin Sarah Redman Nicole Oliynyk

51 45 42

Ellen Toon Amy Guth Cara Garito

84 34 34

Nona Garson Melissa Feller David Wilbur

78.5 53.5 41

Aubrienne Krysiewicz-Bell Nina Columbia Danielle McIlquham

82 53 41.5

Isabella Usenza Alex Trolli Bill Ellis

73 71.5 33

Michelle Wolff Eliza Altman Erin Devine

64.5 46 32.5

Bella Clemente Sophia Morales Samantha Koeppel

104.5 48 39

Michael Zukerman Jimmy Torano Amanda Steege

75 66.5 38

Hannah Lavin Hannah Lavin Todd Minikus

158 114 79

Jennifer Jones Jennifer Jones Jennifer Tate

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Horse Owner Green Pony Hunter

Clovermeade All About the Bunny Rabbit Hill Farm

Annapolis Abigail Brayman

Bedford Falls Nicole Boyle Green Working & High Perf Comb

Cinderella Man GDF Equine, LLC

Riomarkable Olivia Venezio

Darkest Hour Elizabeth Kirby High Performance Working Htr

Carrico Callie Seaman

Black Label Maxwell Levy

Alcamil Z Cheyenne Sickle HITS 2' Hunter

Riviera Holly Caristo

Columbus Kathryn Haefner LLC

Call Me Leslie Kogos Junior Hunter

MTM Hands Down Beechwood Stables LLC

Quebo Beechwood Stables LLC

Rapunzel Katherine Strauss, LLC Junior Hunter Large 15/U

Stellar Further Lane Farm

Mahalo Further Lane Farm

Grey Street Teddy Vlock Junior Hunter Large 16-17

Julian Amanda Foard

Andiamo Brad Wolf & Don Stewart

Moneypenny Animation Equine LLC Junior Hunter Low 3'3″

Daybreak Matthew Kracklauer

Carlsson Grace Finerman

They Say Page Soper Junior Hunter Small 16-17

Troubadour Daisy Farish

Carissima W NorthEast Equi-Wave Therapy, LLC

Zatino Katherine Driscoll Large Green Pony Hunter

Sport Report MDHT Equestrian, LLC

Clovermeade All About the Bunny Rabbit Hill Farm

Benetton Alexa Aureliano Large Junior Hunter

Cayetano Christina Kourgelis

Wicked Michael Renker

Elon AF ÖSTRA Hult Enterprise Farm, LLC Large Pony Hunter

Benetton Alexa Aureliano

Davignon Meghan Knapic

Happily Ever Laughter Donald Stewart Low Hunter

Aaron The Ridge Farm LLC

Vancouver Brigitte Harbers

Margo Kathryn Haefner LLC Med/Lg Pony Hunter

Roxbury Peacock Ridge LLC

Dream Girl Autumn Farms

Cosmic Nicole Shahinian-Simpson Medium Pony Hunter

Rosewood John Skinner

Woodlands Stevie Ray Hannah Bernstein

Blue Chip Heritage Farm, Inc. Modified Adult Hunter

Larger Than Life Linda Corvari

Tea Time Courtney Fitch

Isaiah Judy Norton Modified Amateur Hunter

Claudio Volo Farm, Inc.

KT Four Seasons Casey Zuraitis

Sky’s the Limit Elsa Kania Modified Children’s Hunter

Vail Samantha Karp

Sir Lancelot Lilly Wilson

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Rider

Points

Abigail Brayman Abigail Brayman Nicole Boyle

54 43 40

Leslie Miller Brooke Chasin Kelly Wilson

35 33 24

Brady Mitchell Maxwell Levy Cheyenne Sickle

74 64 33

Holly Caristo Kathryn Haefner Lena Rae Reeb

144 46 40

Annabel Revers Annabel Revers Katherine Strauss

46 39.5 32

Sophie Michaels Sophie Michaels Kristi Smith

64.5 53 32

Ashton Alexander Ashton Alexander Samantha Perlman

42 31.5 31

Ketzel Feasley Grace Finerman Page Soper

58 56.5 47.5

Patricia Griffith Kianna Luscher Kristen Mohr

40 34 33

Morgan Ward Abigail Brayman Alexa Aureliano

122 82 42

Christina Kourgelis Michael Renker Morgan Ward

41 36.5 30.5

Alexa Aureliano Meghan Knapic Ashton Alexander

92 90 90

Nona Garson Nona Garson Santa Maspane

129.5 61 56

Zayna Rizvi Abigail Brayman Dakota Champey

34.5 33.5 28

Isabel Ryan Devin Seek Isabel Ryan

68.5 60.5 49.5

Linda Corvari Kelley Norton Kelley Norton

84.5 39 37

Emily Noble Casey Zuraitis Elsa Kania

54 54 18

Samantha Karp Gabi Morris Jamie Souccar-Young

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continued from Page 9 That 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 Modified Junior Hunter

Agostino Hannah Patten

Anucci Monica Hunt

Woodstock Emily Orchant Performance Working Hunter

Who Knew Miranda Pardoe

Cavallino Barbara Kravetz

Pocage Marblesien Rebecca McGoldrick Performance Working Hunter 3'3

Inferno Cloverlea Farm Inc

Blue Shamrock Monica Hunt

Cavallino Barbara Kravetz Performance Workng Htr 3'6

Generous Lori Gaudet

Obadiah Finn Alexine Lesko

Friend Request Kandis Wrigley Pre-Adult Hunter

Baja Dawn Von Bernuth

Or De Vy Susan Fuller

Balthazar Stacie Galvin Pre-Children’s Hunter

Sir Lancelot Lilly Wilson

Greetings Lynn Taylor

Urban Gia M Orsino Pre-Green Hunter

Sunset Hill Jacqueline Stahl

Signal Hill Daphne L. Richards

Picture Me Jennifer O’Donnell Saugerties Adult Hunter

Échappé Donna Rosenwasser

Frasier Sarah Monaco

Cinzano Jennifer Handler Saugerties Children’s Hunter

Sir Lancelot Lilly Wilson

So What Alexandra Rainis

Let it Ride Faith Jurasinski Schooling Hunter

Flamenco 135 Amy Hern

Gandhi Caroline Calhoun

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

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Rider

Points

Hannah Patten Jess Lusty Emily Orchant

70 31.5 24

Farra Phillips-Hillyard Jennifer Tate Emily Hill

34 32 26.5

Tricia O’Connor Tricia O’Connor Jennifer Tate

62.5 35 31

David Oliynyk Joanne Kovacs Hillary Rheinheimer

96 37 32.5

Dawn Von Bernuth Melissa Monti Stacie Galvin

54 34.5 30

Gabi Morris Alexandra Sharp Gia M Orsino

125 32 32

Heather Caristo-Williams Heather Caristo-Williams Thomas Hern

116 44.5 35

Donna Rosenwasser Sarah Monaco Jennifer Handler

48.5 36 30

Gabi Morris Alexandra Rainis Faith Jurasinski

71 49 34

Thomas Hern Caroline Calhoun Kate Stoffel-Oliver

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Horse Owner Schooling Pony Hunter - Large

Little Abner Helaina Beard

Pamina Kara Hagler

Benetton Alexa Aureliano Schooling Pony Hunter - Medium

Woodlands Stevie Ray Hannah Bernstein

Benlea Thunder Stephanie Smith

Losander’s Camelot Deerfield LTD. Schooling Pony Hunter - Small

Snickerdoodle Eric McCarthy

Maddox WHISH LLC

Enchanted The Ivy League Preschools Second Year Green Working

Serafino Elisabeth McFadden

Inspired Amy Guth

Darkest Hour Elizabeth Kirby Short Stirrup Hunter

Close to Home Jody Moraski

Think Pink Leslie Kogos

Sneek a Peek Nicole Boyle Small Junior Hunter

Comissario Morgan Ward

Maraschino Linda Langmeier

Good Times Jennifer Gates Small Pony Hunter

Q-2 Libbie Gordon

The Magic Word Sydney Berube

Rollingwood’s Knee Deep Peacock Ridge LLC Small/Medium Green Pony

Annapolis Abigail Brayman

Maddox WHISH LLC

Benlea Thunder Stephanie Smith Thoroughbred Hunter 1

Ponte Vecchio Bernadette Keyes

Stonewashed Elizabeth Marano

High Realm Alexandra Fierro Thoroughbred Hunter 2

Scottsdale - deceased Samantha Pandolfi

Rooster Top Field Farm, LLC

Ever After Hollie Teslow Training Hunter

Penny Lane Janet Rizzo

Dimaggio Jennifer Swift

Flamenco 135 Amy Hern

Rider

Points

Helaina Beard Kara Hagler Alexa Aureliano

50.5 49 48

Devin Seek Stephanie Smith Lindsey Hurley

50 42 31

Sarah Sardella Zayna Rizvi Tomiko McGovern

31 30 28

Melissa Feller Louise Serio Kelly Wilson

42 30 28

Alaina Aureliano Annika Srivastava Lanie Sharinn

89 86 74

Morgan Ward Mckayla Langmeier Catherine Kenny

30.5 30 25

Libbie Gordon Sydney Berube Zayna Rizvi

70.5 69 63.75

Abigail Brayman Zayna Rizvi Stephanie Smith

105.5 67.25 52

Alexandra Carlton Madison Marano Alexandra Fierro

143.5 42 35

Samantha Pandolfi Amy Kriwitsky Cheyenne Sickle

87 71 38

Nona Garson Hannah Isop Thomas Hern

78.5 67 54.5

Beginner’s Luck

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.

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

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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.

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Circuit Standings Top 3 - Jumper - Week 5 Horse Owner Adult Jumper High 18-35

Follow My Heart Julianne Marklin

OMF Moncheri Oak Meadow Farm

Bartano Danielle Strauch Adult Jumper High 36 & Over

Vegas Gentleman Wendy Chapot Nunn

Boucheron Karin Forrester

Face Value Chado Farms Inc. Adult Jumper Low 18-45

Champion Charles Kathryn Haefner LLC

Kaberle Kathryn Haefner LLC

Held Accountable Samantha Page Adult Jumper Low 46 & Over

Granberg Caroline Williams

Vanilla Ice Caroline Williams

Boucheron Karin Forrester Amateur-Owner Jumper Low

Calantus Fidelity Farms, Inc.

Aslan Blythe Masters

Colourline Alexandra Carlton Child/Adult Jumper Low

Steely Dan Nicole Kapusta

Granberg Caroline Williams

Impaired Judgement Martha Nevins Children’s Jumper High 15 & U

Hat Trick Clementine Talmage

Scandal LS Kathy Mason Maechtle

Casalla Heritage Farm, Inc. Children’s Jumper High 16-17

Zafiro VDL Merrill Harvey

Rustic Gold Redfield Farm

Roranoa Z Olivia Greenwood Children’s Jumper Low

Vixen Monica Rauschenbach

Blue Moon Lisa O’Neill

Van Schijndel’s Cindy Natasha Merback HITS 2' Jumper

Sports Fan Sweet Oak Farm

Crafty Commuter Breda Mccormick

Ricky Ricardo Deborah Haimowitz Junior / Amateur Jumper Low

Winter White Elizabeth Kirby

Orleen Sarah Ryan

Colourline Alexandra Carlton Junior / A-O Jumper High

Love Hannah Patten

Cool Z Christina Fried

Annie 66 Ri Arm Farm Junior Jumper Low

Zacca Zoeloe Brianne Link

Tiger Lily Up The Creek Farm

Penelope Z Sheer Levitin Level 0 Jumper

Mahalo Kendra Oakley

Final Edition Keely O’Hara

The Cheeky Monkey Mia Colman Level 1 Jumper

Otherwise Engaged Laura McKenna

Texas Tea Michael Kirby

Senore Jo Andrea Tegtmeier Level 2 Jumper

Saimora Tolleshunt Horse Farm, Inc.

Hat Trick Clementine Talmage

World Power Jessa Kinney Level 3 Jumper

Wisteria Dana Rizzo

Donut W Sally Hinkle Russell

Quainton Kampfer Angus Gordon Level 4 Jumper

Teo Tracy Freels

By Chance Tracy Freels

Vincitore Hayley Feuchs Vol. 2 No. 6

Rider

Points

Julianne Marklin Morgan Taniwha Danielle Strauch

30 20 17

Wendy Chapot Nunn Karin Forrester Wendy Chapot Nunn

56 52 36

Kathryn Haefner Kathryn Haefner Samantha Page

46 39 38

Caroline Williams Caroline Williams Karin Forrester

89 86 32

Danielle Cooper Blythe Masters Alexandra Carlton

14 11 10

Karin Forrester Caroline Williams Martha Nevins

36 16 6

Clementine Talmage Ireland Maechtle Chloe Wilkenfeld

44 24 24

Merrill Harvey Christina Kourgelis Olivia Greenwood

44 28 26

Madison Rauschenbach Ashley McNally Selene M Ramer

76 36 26

Daniel Kerins Breda Mccormick Savannah Talcott

34.5 27 26

Elizabeth Kirby Sarah Ryan Alexandra Carlton

28 20 17

Hannah Patten Michael Hughes Alison Leone

20.5 18 14.5

Brianne Link Daisy Farish Sheer Levitin

20 20 16

Kendra Oakley Alea Razmjou Mia Colman

26 25.5 22

Laura McKenna Kirsten Ostling Andrea Tegtmeier

36 30 29

Ashley Schulten Clementine Talmage Jessa Kinney

30 24 24

Nona Garson Peter Leone Cheyenne Sickle

26 22 20.5

Hannah Isop Hannah Isop Mattias Tromp

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Horse Owner Level 5 Jumper

Castlegate Farm La Beaute Julia Workman Brown

Vancouver Susan Strecker

Cupid Kristen Bumpus Level 6 Jumper

U2U Royal Palm Equine LLC

Cyon Z B J Ehrhardt

Elizabeth R Laura Chapot Level 7 Jumper

Out of Ireland The Edge

Quickley McLain Ward

Wayfarer Lionshare Farm Modified Jr/Am Jumper

Upstaire Smithfield Farms, LLC

Cardiograaf Alexandra Carlton

Coca II Renee Walker Pony Jumper

Fox Creek’s Curious George Dianna Orona

Broadway’s Puzzlepiece AKA Showstoppers LLC

My Sundae Best Cameron Tague YJC 6-year-olds

Marchesa Susan Stein

Butter Scotch Rockmount Equestrian Corp.

Hollis Wolver Hollow YJC 7 & 8-year-olds

Casstess HBC Kadley Holdings LLC

DHM Golden Sun Matthew Degrande

Topless Redfield Farm Adult Equitation 18-35

Mary Abbruzzese

Madeleine Swem

Alexa Bayko Adult Equitation 36-49

Linda Corvari

Maryellen Sardella

Alexandra Beyrer Adult Equitation 50 & Over

Maria Moalli

Kim Miller

Lucia Wing Adult Limit Equitation

Donna Rosenwasser

Torre Gassib

Hannah Gerard Adult Maiden Equitation

Jessica Gocke

Casey Zuraitis

Jennifer Kaufman Adult Novice Equitation

Sarah Gleason

Julie Stevenson

Debra Lang

Rider

Points

Elizabeth Sanden-Mulvey Susan Strecker Kristen Bumpus

28.5 22 22

Julie Welles Matthew Metell James Fairclough

34 34 20

Laura Chapot McLain Ward Peter Leone

24 10 10

Callie Smith Alexandra Carlton Morgan Ward

28 21.5 20

Charlie Orona Alliyah Antoniadis Cameron Tague

40 26 22

Michael Desiderio Mark Reid Matthew Metell

46.5 30 30

Julie Welles Todd Minikus Jennifer Jones

30 20.5 18.5

Circuit Standings Top 3 - Equitation - Week 5 29 22 17 37 16 13 33 20 15 26 20 20 26 22 21 18 18 16

Advanced Beginner Equitation

Amaya Escadon

Lily Johnson

Mia Chimenti Beginner Equitation

Sara Pezza

Yasmin Ali

Chloe Bender Cross Rail Equitation

Sofia Dixon

Amaya Escadon

Isobel Boettcher Equitation 14 & Under

Danielle McIlquham

Olivia Venezio

Adelaide Toensing Equitation 15-17

Hannah Patten

Michael Renker

Lauren Henry Intermediate Equitation

Phoebe Backman

Samantha Mazzella

Francesca Eremeeva

21 15 15 25 22 13 20 13 12 36 18 15 37 29 16 20 16 14

Leadline Equitation

Ashleigh Maura

Caoimhe McCarthy

Nicholas Bell Limit Equitation

Chloe Wilkenfeld

Francesca Eremeeva

Nicola Boulter Maiden Equitation

Eva Marie Fortunato

Emily Maura

Alice Kass Novice Equitation

Charlotte Malling

Geoffrey Hesslink

Kathryn Dotterweich Short Stirrup Equitation

Annika Srivastava

Victoria Hart

Abigail Gordon

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

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

Rank

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

31

34 35 36 37 39 40

Rider

Kirsten Ostling Kimberly Maloomian Haleigh Landrigan Jacquelyn Maggiore Betty Oare Lena Rae Reeb Emily Miller Polly Sweeney Sara McCloskey Isabella Usenza Jordynn Shaffer Dudley Mac Farlane Emma Townsend Katie Cook Kathryn Haefner Alexa Bayko Rachael Hopkins Jenna Weiner Corinne Milbury Rindy Dominguez Rebecca Clawson Margot Peroni Jessica Pletka Stephanie Goodson Kendall Fately Amy Lloyd Thompson Heidi Kane Merle Beach Hannah Mueller Helen Kirbo Meghan Keegan Jerrie Calandra Sabrina Tirador Linda Corvari Tyler Bui Brooke Taylor Jess Lusty Larsen Murvin Patti Hooker Montana Holmes

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Horse

Freedom's Storm Urlala Acovibu Contina Baricello Private Ryan Bellefield Duet Austin Sebastian Wonder Street All Carolina CR Haribo Symphony Columbus Modigliani US Marshall Ferragamo's Feature Kavalier Eclipse Freeport Orlon Blue Monday Poetic Magnetic Paramount Samba Gracious Cosa Nostra Montreal Patrick Umberto III Wonderwall Caspar Larger Than Life KEC Kool Kat Common Sense Anucci Derby Carmina Big Bang

Sum of Points Per Entry

# of Unique Platinum Perf HP

266.00 218.00 213.00 204.00 194.00 187.00 178.00 168.00 161.00 151.00 151.00 142.00 137.00 118.00 118.00 111.00 110.00 108.00 107.00 106.00 104.00 94.00 92.00 91.00 90.00 87.00 86.00 83.00 83.00 83.00 76.00 76.00 76.00 74.00 72.00 71.00 68.00 68.00 65.00 61.00

8 5 6 7 7 8 6 6 8 5 4 5 7 4 3 7 7 4 5 3 3 3 3 3 2 4 4 4 2 2 4 3 3 4 2 3 4 4 6 1

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

Rank

Rider

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

Tracy Fenney Caitlyn Shiels Megan Wexler Hunter Holloway Harold Chopping David Oliynyk Amanda Steege Jenny Karazissis Laena Romond Adrienne Iverson John French Jennifer Jones Heather Caristo-Williams Donald Sheehan Melissa Feller Marisa Metzger Buddy Brown Dorothy Douglas Hannah Isop Hope Glynn Jennifer Tate Greg Prince Ashton Alexander Erynn Ballard Nick Haness Brian Feigus Greg Crolick Ellen Toon Sulu Rose-Reed Emily Hill Patricia Griffith Morgan Ward Lynn Seithel David Wilbur Abbygale Funk Janine Weatherby Jimmy Torano Tricia O'Connor David Raposa Mary Lisa Leffler

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MTM Hands Down Kenya Allawishus Lyons Creek Bellini Caramo Generous Zidane Undeniable Shoemaker Huehuetenango Comex Gold Clear Sailing Cornetto Royal Quintessential Serafino Maillisko Cosineval S & L Braydon Red Ryder Quinnus Cavallino Maraschino Fieona Playlist Edgewood's Cilantro Quinn Carson Mirror Image Forever Pocage Marblesien Platinum Comissario Versace Till Tomorrow Rock On Derringer HH Himself Inferno Jade Zivago

Sum of Points Per Entry

# of Unique Devoucoux Classes

327.00 292.00 268.00 259.00 252.00 250.00 244.00 236.00 213.00 197.00 193.00 183.00 178.00 172.00 160.00 155.00 151.00 148.00 136.00 135.00 134.00 134.00 129.00 126.00 123.00 119.00 117.00 115.00 114.00 113.00 105.00 104.00 103.00 99.00 97.00 96.00 96.00 95.00 94.00 91.00

8 8 7 7 10 4 5 7 4 6 6 10 5 7 5 4 5 6 4 7 8 6 3 4 4 4 6 4 3 3 4 3 7 8 4 4 2 5 3 4

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

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# of Eligible Sum of prize money Jr/AO Classics Rank Rider Horse 1 Kady Abrahamson Basco H2 $8,550.00 4 2 Alec Lawler Caresse $7,500.00 5 Frances Land Vieanne $7,500.00 4 4 Karl Cook Farrari $6,600.00 5 5 Laura Linback Whittaker MVNZ $6,500.00 6 6 Michael Hughes Luxina $6,050.00 8 7 Haley Gassel Werner 61 $5,950.00 9 8 Mckayla Langmeier Classic Care $5,300.00 4 9 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 6 13 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 5 18 Adrienne Dixon Ramazzotti 54 $3,400.00 6 19 Lily Berlin Quasiboy $3,300.00 4 20 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 4 23 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 3 29 Catherine Tyree Wetter $2,700.00 4 30 Andrea Torres Guerreiro Victoria $2,675.00 11 31 Kate Mulligan Acanto 7 $2,300.00 8 32 Jacqueline Steffens Quercus Van Generhese $2,200.00 5 Ali Wolff Brianda $2,200.00 2 34 Jay Land Nepal $2,100.00 4 35 Alex Parrish Frisco $2,050.00 5 36 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 6 40 Hannah Holik Cupido De Laubry $1,850.00 4 *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 Vol. 2 No. 6 HITS News Weekly Rankings.

2014 Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix Preliminary Top 40 Rider Standings - Updated 7.28.14 Rank 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 28 30 31 32 33 35 36 37 38 39

Rider Ashlee Bond Clarke Andre Thieme Kirsten Coe Nayel Nassar Kent Farrington Beezie Madden Candice King Todd Minikus Tracy Fenney David Beisel Margie Engle Lisa Goldman Jordan Coyne Ronan McGuigan Rich Fellers Dr. Fernando Cardenas Rodrigo Pessoa Richard Spooner Bryn Sadler Darragh Kenny Harold Chopping Matias Fernandez Elizabeth Gingras Bjorn Ikast Aaron Vale Jared Petersen Charlie Jayne Darragh Kerins Peter Wylde Jenni McAllister McLain Ward Enrique Gonzalez Michael Hughes Michelle Parker John Pearce Francie Steinwedell-Carvin Eduardo Menezes Alec Lawler Ali Wolff Rusty Stewart

Horse Chela LS Contanga 3 Baronez Lordan Willow Coral Reef Via Volo Kismet 50 Quality Girl MTM Timon Ammeretto Royce Centurion B Lazaro Capall Zidane Flexible Quincy Car Status Cristallo Bon Giorno Imothep Basje Alegria Floreen SFN Colorado Spirit of Alena Titus 2:11 Chill R Z Zerro Leone Zorro Legis Venice Dulien Van De Smeets Quilebo Du Tillard MacArthur Clintord Son of a Gun Taunus Quintol Mercedes Benz Dauphin De Muze Casall IV Bristol

Sum of prize # of Eligible money Grand Prix $477,580.00 15 $354,750.00 7 $240,000.00 5 $222,330.00 13 $207,500.00 2 $104,500.00 2 $103,500.00 6 $100,500.00 11 $82,250.00 20 $80,000.00 18 $70,000.00 8 $58,000.00 13 $54,500.00 17 $45,500.00 8 $44,100.00 4 $43,050.00 7 $40,000.00 4 $36,500.00 9 $36,000.00 10 $32,000.00 6 $26,050.00 5 $26,000.00 6 $24,342.50 10 $23,500.00 6 $23,000.00 16 $22,500.00 18 $22,500.00 6 $22,000.00 8 $22,000.00 6 $20,350.00 14 $20,000.00 10 $18,860.00 9 $18,500.00 16 $18,500.00 10 $18,250.00 7 $18,000.00 7 $17,750.00 10 $17,170.00 13 $17,000.00 5 $17,000.00 4

*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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*EHV-1 and EHV-4 1 Fretz PB, Babiuk LA, McLaughlin B. Equine Respiratory Disease on the Western Canadian Racetracks. Can Vet J 1979;20(2):58-61.

2 Manley L, Caceres P. Retrospective Cohort Study of an Equine Influenza Outbreak in the Chilean Army in the Metropolitan Region of Santiago, Chile, during 2006, in Proceedings. 12th Symposium of the International Society for Veterinary Epidemiology and Economics, Durban, South Africa 2009:64.

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Calendar of Events 1 pm: $40,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented

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

Friday 1 1 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 Party

Saturday

2

12 pm: $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix in Outside Course 1 pm: Eaton & Berube Children’s Hunter

Pony Finals Ice Cream Social at the Outside Course 2 pm: Eaton & Berube Children’s Hunter Pony Finals Phase 1 & 2 in Outside Course

Sunday

3

1 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

Saturday

Aug. 13-17

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12 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 1

Sunday 17 11 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

Saturday

Aug. 20-24

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12 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 1

Sunday 24 11 am: $10,000 Jr/A-O Jumper High Classic, presented by Bayer’s Legend, in Grand Prix Ring Vol. 2 No. 6

by Zoetis, in Grand Prix Ring 3 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 29 1 pm: $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium

Saturday

30

2 pm: $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix Wild Card in Outside Course

Sunday 31 1 pm: $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix Wild Card in Outside Course 1 pm: $10,000 Jr/A-O Jumper High Classic Wild Card in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium 2 pm: $50,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented

by Zoetis, in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium HITS-on-the-Hudson VIII HITS Championship

Sep. 3-7

Wednesday 3 10 am: IJF Four-Year-Old Eastern Regionals round 1 in Jumper 2

Thursday 4

8 am: USHJA Child/Adult Amateur Jumper North Regional Championship Horse Inspection & Jog in Equitation Ring 8 am: IJF Four-Year-Old Eastern Regionals round 2 in Jumper 2 10 am: USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper North Regional Championship Individual Qualifiers in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium

Friday

5

8 am: Platinum Performance $250,000 Hunter Prix Final round 1 in Outside Course 10 am: $30,000 SmartPak Wild Card Grand Prix in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium 1 pm: USHJA Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper North Regional Championship Team Championship in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium 1 pm: Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final round 1 in Outside Course 5 pm: NY Equitation Classic round 1 in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium

Saturday 6

10 am: Bayer’s Legend® (hyaluronate sodium) Injectable Solution $250,000 High Jr/A-O Jumper round 1 in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium 11 am: Platinum Performance $250,000 Hunter Prix Final round 2, 3 & 4 in the Outside Course 5 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 Stadium 10 am: New York Equitation Classic round 3 & 4 in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium 11 am: HITS Harvest Food Fest Begins 11 am: Bayer’s Legend® (hyaluronate sodium) Injectable Solution $250,000 High Jr/A-O Jumper round 2 & 3 in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium 1:30 pm: Horseware Ireland Parade of Circuit Champions in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium 2 pm: Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix in Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix Stadium 5 pm: Charlie Daniels Band Concert in Hunter Stadium.

Marshall & Sterling Insurance League National Finals Sep. 10-14

Friday 12 2 pm:

Ice Cream & Cupcake Social

sATURDAY 13 6 pm: Year-End Award banquet at Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern Culpeper Finals

Saturday

Sep. 24-28

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12 pm: $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix in Hunter 1 4 pm: $10,000 Pre-Green Hunter Classic in Hunter 1

Sunday 28

8 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 Ring 12:30 pm: Parade of Champions 1 pm: $40,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, in Grand Prix Ring

8 am: Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final round 2 in Outside Course

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