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The Fall Classic, held September 10–14, 2025, capped off the HITS Chicago season with an unforgettable week of competition at the scenic Lamplight Equestrian...

The final summertime week of the HITS Chicago show circuit kicked off on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at the iconic Lamplight Equestrian Center venue,...

Equifest II, held July 30-August 3, 2025, delivered another memorable week of competition at HITS Chicago, seamlessly blending boutique charm with world-class sport. Riders...

Hunter competition at HITS venues across the country took center stage on July 30-August 3, with three USHJA International Hunter Derbies, presented by Great...

Equifest I, held July 23-27, 2025, delivered another memorable week of competition at HITS Chicago, seamlessly combining boutique show charm with top-tier sport. Riders...

The Lamplight Summertime III, held July 16-20, 2025, delivered another thrilling chapter of competition at HITS Chicago. Top riders from across the country converged...

Summertime III, the third week of the 2025 HITS Chicago Summer Circuit, brought an added level of prestige to Lamplight Equestrian Center with a...

The Lamplight Summertime II on July 9-13, 2025, brought another exciting chapter of competition to HITS Chicago, with top riders from across the country...

As summer sport sizzles across HITS venues, Lamplight Summertime I on July 2-6, 2025, continued the season in style at HITS Chicago. Nestled within...

Dressage at HITS Chicago was welcomed back to the renowned facility in Wayne, Illinois, for the HITS Lamplight Summer Dressage I & II show...

With summer competition heating up across all HITS venues, the Lamplight Spring Spectacular II on June 18-22, 2025, brought another thrilling week of sport...

With summer competition across HITS venues in full swing, Lamplight Spring Spectacular II on June 11-15, 2025, brought another exciting week of sport to...

Top hunter, jumper, and equitation riders returned to the Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois on June 4, 2025, for the kickoff of the...

The Lamplight Spring Classic III, held May 21–25, 2025, marked an exciting finale to the third and final week of the Spring Classic competition...

The Lamplight Spring Classic II on May 14-18, 2025, carried the momentum forward for what is shaping up to be a thrilling thirteen-week season...

The Lamplight Spring Classic I marked an exciting start to what promises to be a thrilling thirteen-week season of competition at HITS Chicago, hosted...

The final week of the 2024 HITS Chicago series at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois, was about as action-packed as they come. From...

Sunday, August 25, marked the final day of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions at HITS Chicago’s Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois....

It was a super Saturday on August 24, during the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions at HITS Chicago’s Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne,...

It was another day of beautiful gaits and dazzling tests during the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions on Friday, August 23, at HITS...

Competition during the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions at HITS Chicago’s Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois, ended on a high note on...

Competition during the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions at HITS Chicago’s Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois buzzed with the excitement of the...

In a thrilling conclusion to the HITS Chicago Equifest III series, Tiffany Hammack of Rockton, Illinois, and her seasoned partner, Verdi O’Merveilles, claimed victory...

The $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, held on Friday, August 9, 2024, at HITS Chicago Equifest III, showcased a vibrant display of equestrian talent....

HITS Chicago Equifest II delivered an action-packed week of competition, with both the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby on Friday, August 2, and the...

The $35,000 John Deere Grand Prix on Saturday, August 3, 2024, marked a thrilling conclusion to Equifest II at HITS Chicago in Wayne, Illinois....

It was another thrilling day during Equifest I on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the HITS Chicago Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois, as...

Tiffany Hammack and Ghana FS Z claimed victory in the $35,000 Purina Grand Prix on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the HITS Chicago Lamplight...

It was an action-packed week during HITS Chicago Summertime III, where both the $5,000 National Hunter Derby on Friday, July 19, and the $25,000...

On a bright and sunny Saturday afternoon, on July 21, 2024, the Lamplight Summertime III Series culminated in the $35,000 Finish Line Grand Prix....

Strangles Update: As of Wednesday afternoon July 17, all horses have been released from isolation following 3 negative tests. Throughout the entirety of this...

  The Lamplight Summertime II at HITS Chicago saw a thrilling conclusion to competition in the Hunter 1 arena on Friday, May 24, 2024,...

On the penultimate day of Lamplight Summertime II at HITS Chicago, the venue buzzed with excitement as competitors prepared for the main event, the...

STRANGES UPDATE at HITS Chicago as of 7/11/24: The 19 horses that have been in quarantine, excluding the one horse that had initially tested...

STRANGLES UPDATE as of 7/10/24: The additional 19 horses in quarantine, excluding the one horse that had previously tested positive, were tested on Monday...

The $35,000 FarmVet Grand Prix was the highlight event of the week during Lamplight Summertime I at HITS Chicago in Wayne, Illinois, on Saturday...

The final day of action for Summertime I at the HITS Chicago Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois, concluded with the $15,000 Horseflight Jumper...

The $20,000 Alliant Private Client Cup was the highlight event at HITS Chicago on Thursday morning, July 4, marking the second day of action...

Hunter derby action during the first week of the Lamplight Summertime Series at HITS Chicago in Wayne, Illinois, commenced on Friday, July 5, 2024....

All information is current and up-to-date as of July 6, 2024: At this time, all horses in the isolation tent (Tent 7) have shown...

HITS was made aware of the exposure of a horse on the Lamplight show grounds to Strangles on July 1, 2024. Upon notification of...

It was a thrilling conclusion to the third and final week of the Lamplight Spring Spectacular Series at HITS Chicago in Wayne, Illinois, as...

The 2024 HITS Chicago series concluded another exhilarating weekend at the Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois, featuring two standout competitions that showcased top-tier...

Hunter derby action commenced on Friday, June 14, during the second week of the Lamplight Spring Spectacular Series at HITS Chicago with the $5,000...

The second week of the 2024 Lamplight Spring Spectacular Series concluded on Sunday, June 16, with professionals, juniors, and amateurs competing for substantial purses...

On the penultimate day of the Lamplight Spring Spectacular’s second week, the venue was abuzz with excitement as competitors donned their brightest white pants...

Taylor Land of Team Land had an impressive start during the first week of the HITS Chicago Lamplight Spring Spectacular, securing top finishes in...

Team Land rider Taylor Land was on quite the hot streak during the first week of the HITS Chicago Lamplight Spring Spectacular, securing top...

The $20,000 Alliant Private Client Cup was the feature event at HITS Chicago on Thursday morning, June 6. Linda Radigan showcased her winning partnership...

Hunter derby action at HITS Chicago in Wayne, Illinois, kicked off on Friday, June 7, during the first week of the Lamplight Spring Spectacular...