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SAUGERTIES,
NEW YORK (April 24, 2008)-HITS is pleased to announce
that The Wolf 94.3/97.3 has been named its Official Radio Station for the 2008 HITS Saugerties series of horse shows
beginning on Wednesday, May 28 at the HITS-on-the-Hudson facility in Saugerties, New York.
The Wolf will be on-site at HITS-on-the-Hudson during two very entertaining afternoons. First, the popular country station will be at the show grounds for a day of family fun and entertaininment during the Purina Mills Kids Day on Sunday, June 15.
Purina Mills Kids Day takes place from 12 pm until 2 pm and will feature free pony rides, a petting zoo, photo booth, clowns, slides, bouncy house, arts and crafts and loads of fun.
The radio station returns for another on-site broadcast during the HITS Saugerrties summer series of horse shows when The World of the Horse celebration returns to the horse show on Sunday, August 10. The World of the Horse extravaganza begins at 12 pm and will feature numerous breeds that will be represented in a colorful parade sure to delight horse lovers of all ages.
After the World of the Horse concludes,
the winner of The Wolf's National Anthem Contest will sing the
Star-Spangled Banner prior to the $50,000 In the Woods Log Homes Grand Prix. The National Anthem Contest is set to begin on May 1 and run through August 7 on The Wolf 94.3/97.3. For more information on the contest, tune into The Wolf 94.3/97.3.
Show jumping at HITS Saugerties runs Wednesday through Sunday from 8 am to approximately 5 pm during a horse show week. On Thursdays some of the top Grand Prix riders will look to earn the lion's share of prize money during the $25,000 Ariat Grand Prix and on Sunday afternoons the stakes are higher as riders and horses vie for up to $50,000 in prize money.
Admission for adults during the week is free and is just $5 on weekends. Children are always admitted free. Once again, all of the proceeds from the gate go directly to Family of Woodstock, Inc. so visitors can feel good that their participation in the horse show is helping a great organization that serves the surrounding community.
The HITS equestrian facility is nestled at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, just one mile outside the village of Saugerties. The facility offers an on-site food service pavilion, an ice cream parlor featuring an assortment of frozen delights and Starbucks® coffee. The HITS Bar and Grill serves up pizza and cold beer in a spacious air-conditioned lounge. Spectators can grab some lunch and find a grassy spot on the berms while watching some of the world's best show jumping with the entire family right here in the Hudson Valley.
Those interested in the behind the scenes of show jumping can watch the horse show farrier put new shoes on a horse and even tour the stables to see some of the horses and riders up close. And for those who love to shop, HITS does not disappoint. The HITS Saugerties Mall features clothing, tack, fine jewelry, custom footwear, art and photography, and custom HITS souvenirs. For more information on any of the HITS Horse Shows or special events, please call 845.246.8833 or visit www.HitsShows.com .
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
HITS Saugerties Special Events at a Glance!
"Taste of" HITS-on-the-Hudson: Saturday, June 7 – 12 pm to 2 pm
Local restaurants from the area will be on-site offering samples from their sumptuous and varied menus. Purina Mills Kids Day: Sunday, June 15 – 12pm to 2 pm
Kids Day is always one of the most popular events at HITS-on-the-Hudson. Children will be treated to pony rides, a petting zoo, photo booth, clowns, slides, bouncy house, arts and crafts and loads of fun.
HITS-on-the-Hudson Classic Car Showcase: Saturday, July 26 – 10 am to 5 pm
Cars will be rolling in for the first ever HITS-on-the-Hudson Classic Car Showcase. The most popular car will take home the HITS Horse Power Trophy, which will be awarded prior to the $50,000 Strongid® C 2X Grand Prix on Sunday, July 27
World of the Horse: Sunday, August 10 – 12 pm
The World of the Horse extravaganza returns to HITS-on-the-Hudson for a third year. Numerous breeds will be represented in a colorful parade sure to delight horse lovers of all ages. Special exhibitions and demonstrations will take place as well.
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