Fast Facts Arizona 2006

EVENT: HITS Arizona Winter Horse Show Circuit

WHAT: Six-week hunter/jumper horse show circuit produced by HITS, Inc.

WHERE: Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, Arizona

WHEN: Wednesday through Sunday

 Sundance Welcome, February 1-5
Kachina Classic, February 8-12
Tuson Winter Classic, February 15-19
Sahuaro Classic, February 22-26
Arizona Winter Festival, March 1-5
Arizona Desert Finals, March 8-12

 HOURS: Wednesday through Sunday, 8am to approximately 4pm.

DIRECTIONS:  Take I-10 to Exit 273. Travel east on Rita Road to Harrison Road, turn left. Follow signs to Pima County Fairgrounds on Houghton Road, between Brekke Road and Dawn Road.

PARKING: Parking is free Wednesday through Sunday.

ADMISSION: Admission is free Wednesday through Sunday.

SHOW GROUNDS: Five show rings and multiple schooling rings for hunter, jumper, and equitation classes.

CLASSES: Approximately 250 classes take place per week including one Grand Prix class per week.

ATTENDANCE: Per week, approximately 600 horses and 1,500 horsemen are on the grounds.

PRIZE MONEY: Over $200,000
FEATURED EVENTS:
$500 Marshall & Sterling Adult Hunter Classic, Every Saturday.
$500 Marshall & Sterling Children's Hunter Classic, Every Sunday
$1,500 Marshall & Sterling Child/Adult Jumper Classic, Every Sunday.
$1,000 Fast Lane Farm Junior/Amateur-Owner Hunter Classic, Every Sunday.
$25,000 Grand Prix - Sunday, February 5, 1pm       
$25,000 Grand Prix - Sunday, February 12, 1pm
$25,000 Grand Prix - Sunday, February 19, 1pm
$25,000 Grand Prix - Sunday, February 26, 1pm
$25,000 Grand Prix - Sunday, March 5, 1pm
$25,000 Grand Prix - Sunday, March 12, 1pm
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Champions of the Week presentations are held on Sundays prior to the 1pm Grand Prix. 
FOOD: A diverse menu of food and beverages is available every day at the show grounds.

SHOPPING: The vendor courtyard features several shops offering quality equestrian equipment, apparel, and jewelry.

IN BRIEF: The six-week Arizona Winter Circuit has been a staple of West Coast circuits for many years. HITS took over production of this circuit in 1991. The Arizona Winter Circuit offers a full range of competition classes for beginners to advanced riders. Exhibitors gain valuable experience in the show ring under the eye of some of the country's top judges.

ECONOMIC IMPACT: The economic impact of HITS Arizona on the surrounding community is estimated at over $15 million, which reflects exhibitor spending during the circuit on food, lodging, living expenses, and entertainment in the area during the six-week event.

PIMA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS: 11300 S. Houghton Rd, Tucson, Arizona, 85747-9755; Tel: 520-762-9100; Fax: 520-762-9598 www.HitsShows.com
HITS Arizona Offers Qualifying Classes for

Marshall & Sterling League Finals 2006 will be held at:
HITS-ON-THE-HUDSON, Saugerties, New York
September 15-17, 2006

U.S. Grand Prix League Finals
will be held at:
Commonwealth Park Culpeper, Virginia
September 27 to October 1, 2006
HITS CORPORATE OFFICE: 319 Main Street, Saugerties, New York 12477. Tel: 845-246-8833, Fax: 845-246-6371, Website: www.HitsShows.com