Week I of HITS Chicago Spring Classic is a Wrap

Lamplight Equestrian Center Welcomes Horsemen for another Great Season!

The first week of the HITS Chicago Spring Classic Series was host to USEF-Rated Hunter/Jumper competition at the beautiful Lamplight Equestrian Center. Exhibitors were excited to be back competing for top prize money in featured competition to start the spring showing season in the Midwest. Highlights from this week included the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix and $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby. Read on for a recap on the winners!

Taking home the first blue ribbon in featured jumper competition on Thursday was Maggie Jayne and ARIZONA ODF in the $5,000 1.35M Jumper Classic. This team bested the field in one of two double clears to secure top honors in a time of 39.271. 
 
2nd Place: Lauren Ditallo & ZERO GRAVITY [44.003]
3rd Place: Molly Talla & HIRADO BLUE [4-Faults, 37.440]

Joining the winner's circle in the $10,000 HITS Open Jumper Prix 1.40m on Friday was Caelinn Leahy with a one-two finish. Leahy finished first aboard ZARKAVA to claim the blue ribbon in the second featured jumper class of the week. 

2nd Place: Leahy & COLDPLAY 31 
3rd Place: Jayne & UHURA ODF

The highlight of the Open Jumper Division for the week was the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix on Saturday, where Leahy and ZARKAVA continued their winning streak. The pair completed the jump-off in 38.824. 

2nd Place: Talla & HIRADO BLUE [39.273]
3rd Place: Jayne & ARIZONA ODF [RET]

JUMPER CLASSIC WINNERS

$1,000 Dever Golf Cars M&S Children's & Adult Low Jumper Classic: Nora Nauss & RINGWOOD TICKET

$1,000 M&S Children's & Adult High Jumper Classic: Sadie Barnett & CARTHESINO Z 

$1,000 NAL Children's & Adult Jumper High Classic: Katie Brouillet & JET SETTER

$2,500 Jr/A-O/Am 1.20m Jumper Classic: Leigh Nanda & EL CASPER

HITS Chicago is host to weekly USHJA National Hunter Derbies along with several USHJA International Hunter Derbies throughout the season and World Championship Hunter Rider Week in June. Grace Scheffler was awarded the top honor in this week's $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby aboard RULE THE AIR. Scheffler scored an 88 in the first round and an 84 in the second round for a total of 172. 

2nd Place: Brianna Fuzs & WATERMARK [171]
3rd Place: Lise Gregory & COMMON SENSE [166]

USEF-Rated National/4* competition continues next week with the HITS Chicago Spring Classic II, May 19-23, featuring a $25,000 HITS Grand Prix and $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby. Don't miss out - HITS Chicago features competition for every level rider at the charming Lamplight Equestrian Center. If we can be of assistance in making your plans, please contact us at 224.238.7460 or email us