HITS Culpeper 2005



	U.S. GRAND PRIX LEAGUE FAST FACTS 2006 EVENT: HITS $100,000 U.S. Grand Prix League (USGPL) Invitational Grand Prix. WHEN: Sunday, October 1, 2006 at 1 PM. Takes place during the competition week of September 27 through October 1, 2006 WHERE: HITS Commonwealth Park, Culpeper, Virginia WHO: The top 30 riders in the Marshall & Sterling League standings (based on money won by horse/rider combination) will qualify to participate in the HITS $100,000 U.S. Grand Prix League Invitational Grand Prix. Qualified riders pay no entry fee for that class.The Riders must be members of the Marshall & Sterling League in order for their money won/points to count. The rider will be allowed to compete in the Invitational on only one horse, and may elect to ride any horse of his/her choice. Check the updated standings at www.HitsShows.com OTHER EVENTS: $25,000 Wild Card Grand Prix (An automatic invitation to the $100,000 USGPL Grand Prix will be extended to the top finisher who is not already qualified) $10,000 Pre-Green Hunter Classic, sponsored by Stillwell Hansen, Inc. & Four Winds Farm $15,000 Junior/A-O Jumper Low Classic $25,000 Junior/A-O Jumper High Classic DIRECTIONS: From Route 495 (Capitol Beltway) to Interstate Route 66 West. Exit at Gainesville to Route 29-211 South to Warrenton. Continue on Route 29 thru Warrenton approx. 25 miles to 2nd Culpeper exit (Rt. 3 - Mineral). Proceed to left on Route 3 about 1/4 mile. Right on Route 522 South. Go 3.5 miles to Commonwealth Park on the left. From Route 81 to 64 - Route 64 to Route 29 North to 3rd Culpeper exit (Rt. 3 - Mineral). Proceed right on Route 3 approx. 1/4 mile and go right on Route 522 South. Go 3.5 miles to Commonwealth Park on the left. From Route 81 to 66 - Route 66 East to Gainesville/Route 29-211 exit, South on Route 29, thru Warrenton for approx. 25 miles to the 2nd Culpeper exit (Rt. 3 - Mineral). Proceed to the left on Route 3 about 1/4 mile and go right on Route 522 South. Go 3.5 miles to show grounds on the left. From Route 95 - Route 95 North or South to Route 3 exit (Fredericksburg). Route 3 to 522 South. Left on 522 South, 3.5 miles to Commonwealth Park on the left. PARKING: Parking is free Wednesday through Sunday. ADMISSION: Admission is free. SHOW GROUNDS: 92 acres, 900 permanent stalls, and six permanent all-weather hunter, jumper, and equitation show rings including a Grand Prix field with grandstands. FOOD: Specially prepared by HITS staff, a complete and diverse menu of food and beverages is available at the Showday Café. SHOPPING: Vendor Courtyard features 15 to 20 shops offering horse-themed gifts, clothes, art, antiques, and jewelry. IN BRIEF: The first Culpeper Horse and Colt Show was held at Monte Vista park in 1897 and it continued for the next 54 years. In the 1980s, show jumping returned to Culpeper in a grand fashion with the opening of Commonwealth Park, one of the finest horse sport facilities in the country. Some of the richest show jumping events in America have been held at Commonwealth Park, including the $200,000 U.S. Cup, the grand finale for the United States Grand Prix League in 1986. HITS purchased Commonwealth Park in 1997 and restored the grounds to its former glory. In 1998, HITS reintroduced the United States Grand Prix League, and has presented the USGPL Finals at Commonwealth Park since 1998. ECONOMIC IMPACT: The surrounding communities enjoy an economic impact of more than $20 million as a result of the seven shows. HITS COMMONWEALTH PARK: 13256 Commonwealth Parkway, Culpeper, Virginia 22701. During horse shows: 540.825.7469. Fax: 540.825.9043. www.hitsshows.com. HITS HEADQUARTERS: 319 Main Street, Saugerties, New York 12477-1330. Tel: 845.246.8833 Fax: 845.246.6371. Website: www.HitsShows.com. Email: info@HitsShows.com.