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Culpeper, VA (April 15, 2008)—HITS is pleased to announce that Freedom RV will be its Official RV Partner for the 2008 horse show season at HITS Culpeper, which begins on Wednesday, April 16 with the Commonwealth National.
Exhibitors who call HITS Culpeper home this spring and summer will experience a new camper area with 25 additional camper hook-ups all with brand new electric and water service. The original camper sites will also enjoy upgraded and rewired electric service. In all, HITS Culpeper features over 80 camper spots.
Those who chose to stay in the camper area on the show grounds, are encouraged to check out Freedom RV Rentals Inc. for all of their needs when on the road. The Ashland, Virginia based company began in 1991 and has grown every year. They have over 70 units in their fleet all ready to be delivered to Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, Virginia.
"HITS Customers call me every year to rent RV's during the horse shows in Culpeper," said owner Ronnie Ipson. "I wanted to get more involved this year so I decided to become a sponsor. We have an RV to fit almost every need with many types of drivable motor homes."
To reserve an RV for the HITS Culpeper show season, please call 804.798.2269 or e-mail info@freedomrv.com.
The Commonwealth National is the first of six weeks of horse shows at HITS Culpeper. Each week features hundreds of classes at every level, including a $40,000 Grand Prix each Sunday during Weeks I-V. HITS is proud to once again host the Zone III Junior Equitation Finals on Saturday, August 23 during the Winston National. As always, the 2008 HITS Culpeper season will conclude with the USGPL Finals, September 24-28, featuring the $100,000 USGPL Invitational Grand Prix.
Additional Highlights:
• $15,000 Brook Ledge Open Jumper Prix: Weeks I-V
• $10,000 Low Jr/A-O Jumper Classic: Weeks I-III
• $5,000 Low Jr/A-O Jumper Classic: Weeks IV-V
• $15,000 High Jr/A-O Jumper Classic: Weeks I-III
• $10,000 High Jr/A-O Jumper Classic: Weeks IV-V
• Central Equine Junior Medal: Weeks I-VI
• Adequan Hunter Division: Weeks I-VI
USGPL Finals (September 24-28):
• $100,000 Invitational Grand Prix
• $25,000 Devoucoux Wild Card Grand Prix
• $25,000 High Jr/A-O Jumper Classic
• $15,000 Low Jr/A-O Jumper Classic
• $10,000 Pre-Green Hunter Classic, sponsored by Stillwell-Hansen, Inc. & Four Winds Farm
2008 HITS Culpeper Dates:
Commonwealth National: April 16-20
Showday National: July 9-13 - Entry 2
Cavalier Classic: July 16-20 - Entry 3
Winston National: August 20-24 - Entry 4
Constitution Classic: August 27-31 - Entry 5
USGPL Finals: September 24-28 - Entry 6
2008 HITS Culpeper Prize List
2008 HITS Culpeper Schedule
The
first Culpeper Horse and Colt Show was held at Monte Vista Park in 1897
and it continued for the next 54 years. In the 1980s, show jumping
returned to Culpeper in a grand fashion with the opening of
Commonwealth Park, one of the finest horse-sport facilities in the
country. Some of the richest show jumping events in America have been
held at Commonwealth Park, including the $200,000 U.S. Cup, the grand
finale for the United States Grand Prix League in 1986. HITS purchased
Commonwealth Park in 1997 and began restoring the grounds to its former
glory. In 1998, HITS reintroduced the United States Grand Prix League,
and has presented the USGPL Finals at Commonwealth Park ever since.
Approximately $1 million in total prize money is offered at the six
HITS Culpeper events.
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
©2007 Lili Weik Photography
Texas' Tracy Fenney competes at HITS Culpeper in 2007. Fenney, who was the leading money winner at the 2008 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit, sits a top the leader board of the USGPL Standings. The $100,000 USGPL Invitational Grand Prix wraps up the show season in Culpeper on Sunday, September 28.
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