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EVENT: HITS Thermal Desert Circuit

WHAT: Six-week hunter/jumper horse show circuit produced by HITS, Inc.

WHERE: HITS Desert Horse Park, 85-555 Airport Blvd., Thermal, CA 92274

HOURS: 8am to approximately 4pm

DIRECTIONS: Directions From points West: From I-10 E. Keep RIGHT to take CA-86 Spur S toward Brawley / El Centro. 6.5 miles. Turn RIGHT onto Airport Blvd. 2.2 miles. End at 85555 Airport Blvd.

From points East: From I-10 W. Take the Dillon Rd exit toward CA-86S Expressway / Coachella. 0.2 miles. Turn LEFT onto Dillon Rd. 0.7 miles. Turn LEFT to take the CA-86S-Expressway S ramp. 0.2 miles, Merge onto CA-86 Spur S. 5.2 miles Turn RIGHT onto Airport Blvd. 2.2 miles. End at 85555 Airport Blvd.

PARKING: Parking is free Tuesday through Sunday.

ADMISSION: No admission charge Tuesday through Friday. Saturday or Sunday admission is $5 per person, children under 12 are free.

SHOW GROUNDS: 12 all-weather hunter, jumper, and equitation rings located on 239 acres.

CLASSES: Approximately 250 classes take place per week including two Grand Prix classes each week.

ATTENDANCE: Approximately 3,500 horses and 10,500 horsemen are on the grounds, and more than 25,000 spectators attend during the six-week event.

PRIZE MONEY: More than $1 million

FOOD: Prepared and served by HITS food service personnel, a complete and diverse menu of food and beverages is available at three locations on the show grounds every show day.

SHOPPING: The Desert Marketplace located near the Grand Prix arena features dozens of shops offering quality equestrian gear, apparel, jewelry, videos, and more.

IN BRIEF: HITS, Inc. is a special events management company primarily focused on producing hunter/jumper horse shows. Based in upstate New York in the village of Saugerties, HITS produced its first horse show circuit in Gainesville, Florida in 1982. Since that time, HITS has grown into a nationwide company with world-class hunter-jumper circuits in California, Florida, Arizona, New York, and Virginia. In January 2006 HITS entered into a private equity arrangement with Leonard Green & Partners, LP in Los Angeles. As a result, HITS, Inc. will be 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 allow for new growth opportunities.

ECONOMIC IMPACT: Based on an independent study commissioned by HITS from Sport Management Research Institute of Weston, Florida, the total economic impact produced by the HITS Desert Circuit equates to $121,734,061 per year.

CHARITIES: Local charities pre-sell tickets and are the ticket-takers on Saturday and Sundays. The organizations keep 50% of the proceeds. The Charity Partners for 2007 are Boys & Girls Club of Coachella Valley, Boy Scouts of America, Indio Chamber of Commerce, Indio Senior Center, Coachella Rotary and The City of Indio Police Cadets.

TUTORING: Please contact Mary Cunning - 802.372.8990 or 505.235.6793 or mycunning@msn.com or schoolstation@msn.com

HITS DESERT HORSE PARK: Important - use this contact information only during the horse show. HITS Desert Horse Park, 85-555 Airport Blvd., Thermal, CA 92274, 760.399.9200

HITS HEADQUARTERS: 319 Main Street, Saugerties, New York 12477, 845.246.8833;
Fax: 845.246.6371 www.HitsShows.com