Vermont Summer Festival Exhibitor Party - Week III Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home
2026-07-13 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hildene, The Lincoln Family Home, 1005 Hildene Road,, Manchester, Vermont, 05254
The historic Hildene will be the location of the week 3 exhibitor party. Join us for a delightful Customer Appreciation Party featuring a selection of small hors d’oeuvres and great company!

Lamplight Summertime III
2026-07-15 - 2026-07-19 | HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center, 6N940 Dunham Road, Wayne, IL, 60184

HITS Hudson Valley IV
2026-07-15 - 2026-07-19 | HITS-on-the-Hudson, 454 Washington Avenue Ext, Saugerties, NY, 12477

Manchester Classic
2026-07-15 - 2026-07-19 | Harold Beebe Farm, 3028 Rt 7, East Dorset, VT, 05251
Located just outside the town of Manchester in picturesque Southwestern Vermont, HITS Vermont is tucked between the Green Mountains and the Taconic Mountains, which provide the perfect backdrop for events of all types. The facility offers a relaxing and welcoming environment to families, competitors, spectators, and their horses.
The six-week USEF National/4*-Rated Vermont Summer Festival offers an all-inclusive horse show in July and August. The entire family will enjoy this boutique-style competition, which features divisions for every level of equestrian, from the Short Stirrup Classic to the weekly Grand Prix.

CDS San Diego Road to Championships
2026-07-16 - 2026-07-18 | HITS Del Mar Horsepark, 14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA, 92014
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – FREE ADMISSION
The CDS San Diego Road to Championships Show is all about celebrating our Adult Amateurs and youth riders in southern CA. This is a California Dressage Society event managed by the HITS Dressage team. In addition to the special classes and awards showcasing AA and JR/YR riders, it also is the last USEF National Qualifier of the season making it an important last chance for riders to get to North American Youth Championships and USEF Festival of Champions! All HITS shows feature a new Pony and Small Horse Division as well as the addition of a Prix Caprilli class combining dressage and jumping skills together.

HITS Dressage Contact

Kim Keenan Stordahl

kim@hitsshows.com

564.202.4244

Afternoon in the Tent - Vermont Manchester Classic (III)
2026-07-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Harold Beebe Farm, 3028 Rt 7, East Dorset, VT, 05251
HITS is pleased to share the calendar of special events for the 2026 HITS Vermont Summer Festival. While exhibitors can expect the continued lineup of elite class offerings for hunter, jumper, and equitation riders, the HITS Vermont Summer Festival also provides extra activities outside of the show ring to deliver a unique destination horse show experience.
Spend an afternoon in the Tent with Mocktails & Light Bites presented by TOST

HITS Hudson Valley Tuesday I
2026-07-21 | HITS-on-the-Hudson, 454 Washington Avenue Ext, Saugerties, NY, 12477

Equifest I
2026-07-22 - 2026-07-26 | HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center, 6N940 Dunham Road, Wayne, IL, 60184

HITS Hudson Valley V
2026-07-22 - 2026-07-26 | HITS-on-the-Hudson, 454 Washington Avenue Ext, Saugerties, NY, 12477

Valley Classic Horse Show
2026-07-22 - 2026-07-26 | Harold Beebe Farm, 3028 Rt 7, East Dorset, VT, 05251

Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship - West Coast
2026-07-23 - 2026-07-26 | HITS Del Mar Horsepark, 14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA, 92014
Also featuring the
USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic, presented by Intermont Equestrian at Emory & Henry University
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – FREE ADMISSION
About the Event
Established in 2001, the Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship showcases the best junior hunters in the nation while providing riders opportunities to meet and spend time with competitors from all over the country. In 2014, the new 3’3” Junior Hunter section was added to the Championship and has quickly gained popularity. Each year, more than 2,000 eligible hunters qualify to compete in the prestigious final which is held on each coast and is comprised of three phases: handy hunter, classic, and under saddle phase. The overall score from the weighted sections determines the ultimate winner.
USEF Staff Contact
Jennifer Day
jday@usef.org
859-225-2029

Afternoon in the Tent - Vermont Valley Classic (IV)
2026-07-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Harold Beebe Farm, 3028 Rt 7, East Dorset, VT, 05251
HITS is pleased to share the calendar of special events for the 2026 HITS Vermont Summer Festival. While exhibitors can expect the continued lineup of elite class offerings for hunter, jumper, and equitation riders, the HITS Vermont Summer Festival also provides extra activities outside of the show ring to deliver a unique destination horse show experience.

Spend an afternoon in the Tent with Mocktails & Light Bites presented by TOST & Seesaw’s Lodge & Restaurant

HITS Hudson Valley Tuesday II
2026-07-28 | HITS-on-the-Hudson, 454 Washington Avenue Ext, Saugerties, NY, 12477

Del Mar Summer Festival 1
2026-07-29 - 2026-08-02 | HITS Del Mar Horsepark, 14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA, 92014
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – FREE ADMISSION

Del Mar Horsepark is a 65-acre equestrian facility owned by the state of California and managed by HITS. Following a multi-million-dollar remodel, the Horsepark re-opened in July 2023. One of the West Coast’s most popular showgrounds, HITS Del Mar offers world-class, multi-discipline equestrian competition, including Premier Hunters, CSI Jumpers and CDI-W and CDI 3* and 4* Dressage competition.
Located just 25 minutes north of San Diego and three miles east of the Pacifici Ocean, Del Mar is a destination location known for its sightseeing, dining, and shopping opportunities. On-site dining and entertainment are also plentiful; whether in the spectacular VIP or curated selection of equestrian and luxury vendors.

New York Horse & Pony Show
2026-07-29 - 2026-08-02 | HITS-on-the-Hudson, 454 Washington Avenue Ext, Saugerties, NY, 12477

Manchester & The Mountains
2026-07-29 - 2026-08-02 | Harold Beebe Farm, 3028 Rt 7, East Dorset, VT, 05251

Equifest II
2026-07-29 - 2026-08-02 | HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center, 6N940 Dunham Road, Wayne, IL, 60184

Afternoon in the Tent - Manchester & the Mountains (V)
2026-07-31 14:00 - 16:00 | Harold Beebe Farm, 3028 Rt 7, East Dorset, VT, 05251
HITS is pleased to share the calendar of special events for the 2026 HITS Vermont Summer Festival. While exhibitors can expect the continued lineup of elite class offerings for hunter, jumper, and equitation riders, the HITS Vermont Summer Festival also provides extra activities outside of the show ring to deliver a unique destination horse show experience.

Spend an afternoon in the Tent with Mocktails & Light Bites presented by TOST & Made for the Mountains

Del Mar Summer Festival 2
2026-08-05 - 2026-08-09 | HITS Del Mar Horsepark, 14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA, 92014

Equifest III
2026-08-05 - 2026-08-09 | HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center, 6N940 Dunham Road, Wayne, IL, 60184

Vermont Summer Celebration
2026-08-05 - 2026-08-09 | Harold Beebe Farm, 3028 Rt 7, East Dorset, VT, 05251

HITS Hudson Valley Dressage August I&II
2026-08-07 - 2026-08-09 | HITS-on-the-Hudson, 454 Washington Avenue Ext, Saugerties, NY, 12477
Dressage at HITS Hudson Valley runs from May through September at its world-class facility in Saugerties, NY. The 2026 Dressage season will feature three weekends of Level 3 competition.

Afternoon in the Tent - Vermont Summer Celebration (VI)
2026-08-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Harold Beebe Farm, 3028 Rt 7, East Dorset, VT, 05251

Winston National
2026-08-12 - 2026-08-16 | HITS Commonwealth Park, 13256 Commonwealth Parkway, Culpeper, VA, 22701
HITS Culpeper Series features 6 weeks of USEF-rated competition between April and September. Highlights include weekly Jumper Prix and USHJA National Hunter Derbies, as well as Hunter, Jumper and Equitation Classes for all levels.

Del Mar FEI Jumper Classic CSI 1*-2*
2026-08-13 - 2026-08-16 | HITS Del Mar Horsepark, 14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA, 92014
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – FREE ADMISSION

Del Mar Horsepark is a 65-acre equestrian facility owned by the state of California and managed by HITS. Following a multi-million-dollar remodel, the Horsepark re-opened in July 2023. One of the West Coast’s most popular showgrounds, HITS Del Mar offers world-class, multi-discipline equestrian competition, including Premier Hunters, CSI Jumpers and CDI-W and CDI 3* and 4* Dressage competition.
Located just 25 minutes north of San Diego and three miles east of the Pacific Ocean, Del Mar is a destination location known for its sightseeing, dining, and shopping opportunities. On-site dining and entertainment are also plentiful; whether in the spectacular VIP or curated selection of equestrian and luxury vendors.

NIHJA Market Hill
2026-08-14 - 2026-08-16 | HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center, 6N940 Dunham Road, Wayne, IL, 60184

Del Mar Classic 1
2026-08-19 - 2026-08-23 | HITS Del Mar Horsepark, 14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA, 92014

Constitution Classic
2026-08-19 - 2026-08-23 | HITS Commonwealth Park, 13256 Commonwealth Parkway, Culpeper, VA, 22701

U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions
2026-08-24 - 2026-08-30 | HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center, 6N940 Dunham Road, Wayne, IL, 60184
The U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions showcases the top athletes and horses which includes the USEF Para Dressage National Championships.
August 24-30, 2026 | HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center | Wayne, IL
