HITS Horse Shows

Afternoon in the Tent - Manchester Summer Festival (II)
2026-07-10 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 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 Dressage July I&II
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | 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.

Vermont Summer Festival Exhibitor Party - Week II Equinox Resort & Spa
2026-07-09 17:00 - 19:00 | The Equinox, 3567 Main St, Manchester, VT, 05254, United States
The majestic Equinox Resort & Spa will be the location of the week 2 exhibitor party. Join us for a delightful Customer Appreciation Party featuring a selection of small hors d’oeuvres and great company!

Manchester Summer Festival
2026-07-08 - 2026-07-12 | 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.

Lamplight Summertime II
2026-07-08 - 2026-07-12 | HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center, 6N940 Dunham Road, Wayne, IL, 60184

Cavalier Classic
2026-07-08 - 2026-07-12 | 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 Sunshine Classic
2026-07-08 - 2026-07-12 | 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.

Vermont Summer Festival - Breakfast in the Exhibitor Tent
2026-07-02 09:00 - 11:00 | Harold Beebe Farm, 3028 Rt 7, East Dorset, VT, 05251
Thursday, 9 am
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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.
Get ready for six weeks of excitement in beautiful Manchester, Vermont, because it is not called the HITS Vermont Summer FESTIVAL for nothing!

Vermont Summer Special
2026-07-01 - 2026-07-05 | Harold Beebe Farm, 3028 Rt 7, East Dorset, VT, 05251

Lamplight Summertime I
2026-07-01 - 2026-07-05 | HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center, 6N940 Dunham Road, Wayne, IL, 60184

Showday National
2026-07-01 - 2026-07-05 | HITS Commonwealth Park, 13256 Commonwealth Parkway, Culpeper, VA, 22701

Lamplight Summer Dressage I&II
2026-06-26 - 2026-06-28 | HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center, 6N940 Dunham Road, Wayne, IL, 60184

Dressage at Commonwealth Park
2026-06-20 - 2026-06-21 | HITS Commonwealth Park, 13256 Commonwealth Parkway, Culpeper, VA, 22701
HITS Commonwealth Park is situated on 92 acres in beautiful Central Virginia, where old-school charm meets the modern horse show experience. HITS Culpeper hosts 6 USEF-Rated hunter/jumper competitions annually as well as a series of VHSA affiliated shows and, new in 2025, HITS is excited to welcome dressage competition, confirming Commonwealth Park’s reputation as a home for riders & horses of all levels and disciplines.

Lamplight Spring Spectacular III
2026-06-17 - 2026-06-21 | HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center, 6N940 Dunham Road, Wayne, IL, 60184

HITS Hudson Valley Dressage June
2026-06-11 - 2026-06-14 | HITS-on-the-Hudson, 454 Washington Avenue Ext, Saugerties, NY, 12477

HITS Hudson Valley FEI Jumper Special
2026-06-11 - 2026-06-14 | HITS-on-the-Hudson, 454 Washington Avenue Ext, Saugerties, NY, 12477

Del Mar Fair Parking
2026-06-10 - 2026-07-05 | HITS Del Mar Horsepark, 14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA, 92014

Lamplight Spring Spectacular II
2026-06-10 - 2026-06-14 | HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center, 6N940 Dunham Road, Wayne, IL, 60184

HITS Hudson Valley III
2026-06-03 - 2026-06-07 | HITS-on-the-Hudson, 454 Washington Avenue Ext, Saugerties, NY, 12477

Lamplight Spring Spectacular I
2026-06-03 - 2026-06-07 | HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center, 6N940 Dunham Road, Wayne, IL, 60184

SDCA Dog Agility Show
2026-05-30 - 2026-05-31 | HITS Del Mar Horsepark, 14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA, 92014
AKC World Team Bye Event
$10,000 in cash prizes
January 11-12, 2025
Entries open on October 11, 2024 at 12 pm PST and close on December 27, 2024 at 12pm PST.
The event is open to all dogs and handlers registered with AKC. No qualification necessary to enter.
The Venue – Del Mar Horsepark, 14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA 92014
The Judges
Course designers: Fanny Gott, Sweden
Judge: Dan Butcher, Portland OR
Classes Offered: ISC classes only. Agility and Jumping.

Rings: Two rings, outdoors on grass. 130’x90′.
Rings will be fully fenced on three sides, without closing gates. In the event of inclement weather–ie rain–we will be under cover on felted sand. FEO runs will be allowed at this trial, please see page 6 of the paper premium for details.
Schedule
Saturday: Agility levels 1-3, Jumping levels 1-3.
Sunday: Agility levels 2-3, Jumping levels 2-3, and a “final” round for special prizes.

HITS Windy City Dressage at Lamplight I&II
2026-05-30 - 2026-05-31 | HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center, 6N940 Dunham Road, Wayne, IL, 60184

HITS Hudson Valley II
2026-05-27 - 2026-05-31 | HITS-on-the-Hudson, 454 Washington Avenue Ext, Saugerties, NY, 12477

Arabian National Show
2026-05-25 - 2026-05-31 | HITS Del Mar Horsepark, 14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA, 92014
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC – FREE ADMISSION

SCHC Horse Show
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-24 | HITS Del Mar Horsepark, 14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA, 92014

HITS Hudson Valley I
2026-05-20 - 2026-05-24 | HITS-on-the-Hudson, 454 Washington Avenue Ext, Saugerties, NY, 12477

Lamplight Spring Classic III
2026-05-20 - 2026-05-24 | HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center, 6N940 Dunham Road, Wayne, IL, 60184

HITS Hudson Valley Spring Premiere
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-17 | HITS-on-the-Hudson, 454 Washington Avenue Ext, Saugerties, NY, 12477

Lamplight Spring Classic II
2026-05-13 - 2026-05-17 | HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center, 6N940 Dunham Road, Wayne, IL, 60184

North San Diego Dog Agility Local Trials
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-10 | HITS Del Mar Horsepark, 14550 El Camino Real, Del Mar, CA, 92014
