HITS Saugerties Spring & Summer Show Series

WHAT: A nine-week hunter/jumper horse show series produced by HITS, Inc. that runs from May through September annually. This season, trainers, owners, and riders, alike have enthusiastically embraced HITS' three unique offerings of the Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix, Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final and the HITS $250,000 Hunter Prix Final, three of the world's richest classes, which will be held on September 6-8, 2013 at HITS-on-the-Hudson. The HITS Saugerties Spring & Summer Show Series will hold the key to qualifying for these three extraordinary classes with 14 Grand Prix Qualifiers offered for the Zoetis Million, including two $100,000 Grand Prix on Sunday, June 10 and Sunday, August 5, respectively, and seven Devoucoux Hunter Prix qualifiers offered for both the Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final and the HITS $250,000 Hunter Prix Final. 

The Annual Marshall & Sterling Insurance League National Finals highlight the League's most accomplished riders in 12 different divisions. The Marshall & Sterling Finals mark the final week of the HITS Saugerties season each year, and in addition to the four-day competition, features the Annual Top Ten Awards Dinner, which honors the leading riders in each division based on their performance throughout the season. The League awards more than $30,000 in prize money during the National Finals. 

WHERE: HITS-on-the-Hudson, 454 Washington Avenue Extension, Saugerties, NY 12477
Phone: 845.246.5515 (during horse shows)

WHEN: Daily, Wednesday–Sunday, 8 am to 4 pm during show weeks

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:In addition to the weekly schedule, which features 250 different show-jumping classes, the HITS Saugerties Show Series offers a variety of special events for spectators and equestrians alike.

ADMISSION: Wednesday – Saturday: Free, Sunday: Adults $5, children under the age of 12 get free admission. All proceeds from the gate go directly to Family of Woodstock, Inc., a not-for-profit organization serving Ulster County.

DIRECTIONS: The HITS Saugerties Show Series is held at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York, located just two miles from Exit 20 on the NYS Thruway.

Trucks From The North: Exit 20 off of Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway). After tollbooth, turn right onto State Route 32 North and go 1.5 miles Bear slight right at Y, and go 0.1 miles to 4-way stop. Turn right at 4-way stop onto Malden Tpke. (County Rt 34) and go 1.6 miles. Turn right onto Route 9W South and go 0.4 miles. Turn right onto Krout Road Show grounds will be on left.

Trucks From The South: Exit 20 off of Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway). After tollbooth, turn left onto Ulster Avenue and go 0.2 miles. Turn right and follow State Route 32 North for 1.6 miles. Bear slight right at Y and come to 4-way stop. - 0.1 miles. Turn right at 4-way stop and go 1.6 miles. Turn right onto Route 9W South and go 0.4 miles. Turn right onto Krout Road. Show grounds will be on left

Cars From The North: Exit 20 off of Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway). After tollbooth, turn right onto State Route 32 North and go 1.0 miles. Turn right onto Peoples Road and go 0.9 miles. Turn left after train tracks onto Canoe Hill Road and go 0.5 miles Canoe Hill Road becomes Krout Road - 0.8 miles. Show grounds will be 1.8 miles on right.

Cars From The South: Exit 20 off of Interstate 87 (New York State Thruway). After tollbooth, turn left onto Ulster Avenue 0.2 miles. Turn right onto State Route 32 North and go 1.0 miles. Turn right onto Peoples Road and go 0.9 miles. Turn left after train tracks onto Canoe Hill Road and go 0.5 miles Canoe Hill Road becomes Krout Road - 0.8 miles. Show grounds will be 1.8 miles on right.

SPECTATOR PARKING & ENTRANCE: Gates D or E only. Parking is free May through September

EXHIBITOR ENTRANCES:

Gate A – Permanent Stabling - Gold Gates B & C – Permanent Stabling - Silver Stalls Gates D & E – Tent Stabling Gate F – Trailer

THE FACILITY: HITS-on-the-Hudson, Saugerties, New York
The HITS-on-the-Hudson equestrian facility is nestled at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains, just one mile outside the village of Saugerties. The show grounds feature 10 different competition rings, including a Grand Prix ring, a Main Hunter ring, two jumper rings, four hunter rings, an equitation ring and six separate schooling areas. Spectator seating is available at every ring and in the VIP Pavilion, which overlooks the Grand Prix ring and Main Hunter ring. Spectator parking is located off the Washington Avenue entrances at Gates D or E. For a map of the property, please click here.

REFRESHMENTS: HITS-on-the-Hudson offers four options for food and beverages on-site: The main HITS Restaurant Pavilion, the new Diamond Mills Cafe, the HITS Bar and Grill and the HITS Snack Bar (near the Hunter Arena). The Restaurant offers full service breakfast and lunch menus with dozens of delicious choices including a wide variety of made-to-order meals. The Diamond Mills Cafe offers delicious pastries made at the new riverside hotel in the village as well as ice cream, panini sandwiches, espresso and other coffee options and more. 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. 

SHOPPING: The HITS Saugerties Mall features clothing, tack, fine jewelry, custom footwear, art and photography, as well as custom HITS souvenirs.

LODGING: For a complete list of available lodging in and around Saugerties, please check our Lodging Partner Page

LODGING RENTALS: Murphy Realty Group | 845.338.5252 Good Earth Properties | 845.246.1844 LODGING PARTNERS: Diamond Mills Hotel | 845.247.0700 Comfort Inn | 845.246.1565 Garden Plaza Hotel | 845.338.0400 Hotel Mountain Brook | 518.589.6740 Quality Inn & Suites, Kingston | 845.339.3900 Rodeway Inn | 845.331.2900

HITS-TORY: The HITS-on-the-Hudson equestrian facility was inaugurated ten years ago and has since become a Mecca for East Coast and international horsemen, hosting the largest hunter/jumper horse shows offered during the spring and summer in the United States. 

Each year, on average more than 3,000 horses, 4,500 horsemen and 2,500 spectators attend HITS Saugerties and, in addition to the Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix, the Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final and the HITS $250,000 Hunter Prix Final, more than $1 million in prize money is awarded throughout the nine-week season. Riders of all levels, including current and former Olympians – as well as some of the most popular up-and-coming riders – compete at HITS Saugerties. 

The economic impact of the HITS Saugerties Show Series on the surrounding community is estimated at $50 million, which reflects spending on food, lodging, living expenses and entertainment in the area during the nine weeks of shows. 

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For information prior to the horse shows, please contact: HITS, Inc. | 319 Main St, Saugerties, NY 12477 info@HitsShows.com | HitsShows.com 845.246.8833 | fax: 845.246.6371 For information during the horse shows, please contact: HITS-on-the-Hudson | 454 Washington Ave Ext, Saugerties, NY 12477 info@HitsShows.com | HitsShows.com 845.246.5515 | fax: 845.246.2289

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