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THERMAL,
CA
(January 26, 2007) — HITS is proud to announce
that Surpass is the official sponsor of the Surpass
Level 7 Jumpers at the 2007 HITS Thermal Desert
Circuit in Thermal, California.
Surpass is manufactured
by IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.which is a worldwide
leader in the development and commercialization
of innovative technology-based products and services
for veterinary, food and water applications.
Surpass will also
sponsor the 2007 Ocala Winter Circuit and will
be the title sponsor of the Surpass Level 7 Division
of the 2007 HITS Saugerties Circuit.
IDEXX's primary business
focuss is on pet health, a growing market around
the world. In this market, IDEXX develops, produces
and sells an integrated portfolio of products
and services to companion animal veterinarians.
Offerings include in-clinic diagnostic tests and
instrumentation, laboratory services, pharmaceuticals,
and practice management software. Over 100 scientists
drive innovation, identifying relevant new technologies
and developing them for veterinary application.
The mission of this business is to supply veterinarians
with tools, technologies and services that support
best medical practices, enabling veterinarians
to respond to the health needs of their patients,
while operating more efficient and profitable
practices.
IDEXX leverages
its expertise in diagnostic technology in three
additional business areas. The Company provides
the preferred tools for monitoring the health
of production animals, such as cattle, swine and
poultry. IDEXX also provides diagnostics for detection
of microbiological contamination of drinking water,
and for screening of antibiotic residues in milk.
For the past 15 years,
HITS has produced a six-week winter horse show
circuit just five miles from HITS Thermal at the
intersection of Monroe Street and Avenue 52 in
Indio, California. The 2007 HITS Desert Circuit
is being held at the new, state-of-the-art HITS
Desert Horse Park equestrian facility in Thermal,
California.
The new horse park
is the largest Hunter/Jumper horse show venue
in the United States and houses more than $10,000,000
in improvements, including stabling for more than
3,000 horses and 12 competition rings. HITS Thermal
also features the new state-of-the-art footing
provided by Footing
Authority™.
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 allow
for new growth opportunities including the construction
of 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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