Marshall & Sterling Finals

The Marshall & Sterling League National Finals are on the horizon at HITS-on-the-Hudson with four exciting days of competition
SAUGERTIES, NY (August 19, 2008) --Soon the leaves will be turning colors to signify the beginning of fall in the historic Hudson Valley and that means one thing for members of the Marshall & Sterling League. The Prestigious National Finals are right around the corner with four exciting days of competition at HITS-on-the-Hudson!

Competition during the Finals kicks off on Thursday, September 11. With more than $35,000 in prize money and numerous perpetual trophies and awards up for grabs, this is not an event to miss. New to the schedule this year are the popular $1,500 Pony Jumper Classic, $1,500 Bit O' Straw Hunter Classic and the Local Hunter Classic. Other classes and divisions on tap include favorites such as the $2,000 Adequan Hunter Division, $4,000 Children's Hunter Pony Division, $4,000 Children's Hunter Horse Division, $4,000 Adult Hunter Division, $10,000 Children's Jumper Division, $10,000 Adult Jumper Division, M&S Children's Horse Medal Final, M&S Children's Pony Medal Final, M&S Adult Medal Final, and the Central Equine Junior Medal Final.

Highlighting the extended weekend is the Marshall & Sterling League Finals Party and Awards Dinner on Friday, September 12. This year's party will have a Cajun flavor to it when all Marshall & Sterling League Finals competitors and their guests are invited to enjoy a night of Cajun and Creole food, great music and great fun at HITS-on-the-Hudson. The Essex Classics Year-End High Point Awards will immediately follow the fabulous dinner. The awards will be presented to the top-10 riders in each division based on the Marshall & Sterling National Point Standings.

Once all of the awards are handed out it will be time to boogie during a special musical performance by Captain Squeeze and the Zydeco Moshers that will be sure to delight the crowd. The out-of-ring festivities don't end after Friday's party. Those coming to Saugerties for an action-packed weekend of competition and fun are invited to a special Ice Skating Party on Saturday, September 13 from 6:30-9:30 PM across the street from the show grounds at the Kiwanis Ice Rink.