Pyranha Named the Official Fly Spray of HITS Horse Shows Nationwide

SAUGERTIES, NY (April 24, 2013)HITS, Inc. is pleased to announce that Pyranha has been added to its impressive list of sponsors and will be The Official Fly Spray of HITS Horse Shows Nationwide beginning with the HITS Saugerties Spring Circuit of, that kicks off Wednesday, May 22.

For more than four decades, Pyranha has been manufacturing and marketing a full line of ready-to-use fly control products. “We pioneered development of an automatic insect control system which dispenses specially formulated insecticides providing the horse industry with a reliable, effective and economical method of insect control in and around animal quarters and barns,” said Pyranha Vice President of Marketing David Cunningham.

In addition to being the Official Fly Spray of HITS Horse Shows across the country, Pyranha will be the title sponsor of the Pyranha $5,000 NAL Amateur-Owner Jumper Low Classic each Sunday throughout the show jumping season at HITS Saugerties.

“We really want to establish ourselves as the leader in fly control,” added Cunningham. “I am confident HITS will help us reach that goal. They are the biggest and best organization in the hunter/jumper world, and we are thrilled to be a part of their events.”

HITS exhibitors won't miss the Pyranha presence at the HIT-on-the-Hudson show grounds this summer - their trademark black and yellow colors will be branded on one of the water trucks and the drinking cups at the rings will sport the Pyranha logo. 

“Pyranha has a great product and their participation is appreciated,” said HITS President and CEO Tom Struzzieri of the partnership. “I am looking forward to a long-standing relationship with them.”

For more information on Pyranha, please visit Pyranhainc.com

The show jumping season at HITS-on-the-Hudson is set to begin Wednesday, May 22 and will include an exciting slate of events for 2013, including the Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix, Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final and HITS $250,000 Hunter Prix Final. In addition, HITS will also host the 2013 Junior Hunter National Championships – East Coast, HITS Children’s Hunter Pony Finals, 2013 Children's and Adult Amateur Jumper Regional Championships – North, and the Marshall & Sterling Insurance League Finals. For more information on upcoming events at HITS Saugerties, please visit HitsShows.com.