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TUCSON, AZ (March 5, 2007) — A lightning-fast, double-clear round for Michelle Parker and Nouska was all it took to win Sunday's $25,000 Footing Authority™ Grand Prix during the fourth week of the HITS Arizona Winter Circuit. Out of a starting field of 24 horse/rider combinations, Parker was the fastest of seven riders who returned for the jump-off course.
Parker was third to go in the jump-off and set the Great American Time to Beat at 31.386. Her time would not be surpassed as she took home the top prize of $7,500 for Cross Creek Farm. She was also sixth aboard Charisma 57.
The 2007 HITS Arizona Winter Circuit will run for another two weeks at the Pima County Fairgrounds in Tucson, Arizona. Show jumping will resume at HITS Arizona on Wednesday, March 7 and the next Grand Prix show jumping event will be the $25,000 Footing Authority™ Grand Prix scheduled for Sunday, March 11.
The six-week event has been a staple of West Coast circuits for many years. HITS took over production of the circuit in 1991. The HITS Arizona Winter Circuit offers a full range of competition classes for beginners to advanced riders. Exhibitors gain valuable experience in the show ring under the eye of some of the country's top judges.
In January 2006, HITS entered into a private equity arrangement with Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. in Los Angeles. As a result, HITS, Inc. is able to develop and execute exciting operational and strategic initiatives that both solidify its well-established position as the leader in horse show management and allows for new growth opportunities including the construction of the HITS Desert Horse Park. HITS generates significant economic impact in each of its five venues in California, Arizona, Florida, Virginia and New York.
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Placing
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Horse
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Rider
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Owner
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Prize
Money
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Rd
1 Faults
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JO
Faults
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JO
Time
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1
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Nouska |
Michelle Parker |
Cross Creek Farm |
$7,500
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0
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0
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31.86
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2
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Mad Season |
Alex Granato |
Alex Granato |
$5,500
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0
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0
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33.62
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3
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Mullentine High Five
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Katie Berney
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Katie Berney
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$3,250
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0
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0
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35.05
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4
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Chamonix
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Elani Rager
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Elani Rager
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$2,000
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0
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0
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35.27
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5
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Cyrano De Beryerac
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Brenda Bollig
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Brenda Bolig
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$1,500
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0
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4
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35.84
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6
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Charisma 57
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Michelle Parker
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Cross Creek Farm
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$1,250
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0
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4
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47.70
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