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CULPEPER, VA (June 15, 2009)—Comfort Inn Culpeper is ready to welcome all exhibitors to Virginia's horse country and HITS Commonwealth Park for the HITS Culpeper show series set to resume on Wednesday, July 1 for two consecutive weeks beginning with the Showday National.
Only minutes from HITS Commonwealth Park, Comfort Inn Culpeper offers guests a complimentary continental breakfast, free local calls, daily newspaper and access to fax and copy services. All rooms are equipped with irons and ironing boards, coffee makers and cable TV with HBO and free wireless internet. Microwaves and refrigerators available upon request and non-smoking rooms are also available. A seasonal outdoor pool will cool you off after a long day of competing—and don't forget the dog because pets are welcome! Visit their website at www.comfortinn.com or call 540.825.4900 to make your reservation now.
Culpeper July
Show jumping action returns to HITS Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, Virginia on Wednesday, July 1 with the Showday National, featuring the $40,000 Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix followed by the Cavalier Classic, July 8-12, featuring the $40,000 HITS Grand Prix.
Like most of HITS' horse shows, HITS Culpeper offers nearly 250 different classes each week for all levels of riders from beginner to high-performance. But it's the $100,000 USGPL Invitational Grand Prix -- this year held on September 27 -- that gets the blood flowing when exhibitors think about Culpeper. It's one of the top purses offered on the East Coast and riders compete from September to September to earn their spot in the top 30.
The top 30 riders in the Marshall & Sterling League National Standings (based on money won by the qualified horse/rider combination) are invited to participate in the Invitational. In addition, one Wild Card slot will be allotted in the $25,000 Devoucoux Wild Card Grand Prix on Friday, September 25. Riders may elect to ride any horse of their choice, but may only ride one horse in the Invitational.
Tracy Magness is at the top of the USGPL ranking list with almost $100,000 in qualified Grand Prix prize money won to date. The Maryland native is expected to show in both Grand Prix classes that will take place at HITS Culpeper in July. Click here for the current standings.
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 .
Remaining Show Dates
Showday National
July 1-5 - entry
Cavalier Classic
July 8-12 - entry
Winston National
August 12-16 - entry
Constitution Classic
August 19-23 - entry
USGPL Finals
September 23-27 - entry
©Lili Weik Photography
Tracy Magness leads the way in the USGPL Standings with more than $90,000 in Grand Prix prize money won.
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