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SAUGERTIES, NY (September 18, 2007)—Marshall & Sterling League Finalists and their guests had a night to remember when one of the most famous restaurants in New York City, Tavern on the Green, brought a piece of the City to HITS Saugerties for the Marshall & Sterling League Finals Party on Friday, September 14.
Festivities began at 6 pm with a fabulous dinner that included a hot and cold buffet, passed
hors d'oeuvres
and an open bar lasting the duration of the evening. The Essex Classics Year-End High Point Awards followed dinner. The awards were presented to the Top-10 riders in each division based on the Marshall & Sterling National Point Standings.
Almost all the exhibitors who were in the Top-10 were in attendance to receive their awards. Those children and adults who won awards were thrilled about the fancy ribbons, jackets and framed certificates that they were awarded. After the awards were handed out, all of the exhibitors were able to have their picture taken in a special photo area.
At the conclusion of the awards ceremony guests kicked back and enjoyed a special performance by GRAMMY®-nominated singer/songwriter Suzanne Vega. Vega started off the evening with a song from her new record, Beauty and Crime. Mixed in were several favorites from her earlier albums Solitude Standing and
99.9 F°.
"This was our best-ever party in Saugerties," said HITS Senior Vice President Tony Hitchcock. "With about 800 dinner guests on hand to enjoy the fabulous food from Tavern on the Green Catering and the Suzanne Vega concert that followed, who could ask for anything more!"
Other special events at the Marshall & Sterling League Finals included an Ice Skating Party on Thursday night that featured almost 100 skaters, an Ice Cream Social on Saturday afternoon and live music during lunch on Saturday and Sunday at the HITS Restaurant.
The 2007 Marshall & Sterling League Finals included more than $30,000 in prize money, perpetual trophies and awards. For a complete list of results, please visit http://www.hitsshows.com/marshallsterling/results07.html
During the year, riders from coast to coast compete at nearly 800 Marshall & Sterling League member horse shows to earn points for a place at the Finals. Since its inception in 1991, the Marshall &
Sterling League Finals have provided the goal that has fueled the competitive spirit of child and adult riders at all levels of competition. 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.
For more information and a complete schedule of classes and events, visit www.HitsShows.com.
Media should contact Chris Mayone at 845.246.8833 or e-mail Media_Info@HitsShows.com
A group of enthusiastic exhibitors show of all of their awards at the Marshall & Sterling League Finals Awards Dinner and Party
©Danette Kadlic for HITS
The crew from Glen View Stables enjoyed the Marshall & Sterling League Finals Awards Dinner and Party
©Danette Kadlic for HITS
Suzanne Vega wowed the crowd at the Marshall & Sterling League Finals Awards Dinner and Party
©Lili Weik Photography
Exhibitors make Sundaes at the annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday
©Leslie Phillips for HITS
On Thursday night nearly 100 exhibitors donned skates and took the ice
©Danette Kadlic for HITS
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