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For Immediate Release
July 30, 2006

Lets hear it for the girls. Teenage friends Addison Phillips and Brianne Goutal finish one-two in the $75,000 In the Woods Grand Prix

SAUGERTIES, NY (July 30, 2006)—Addison Phillips and Brianne Goutal showed up a week too early for Kids Day at HITS, but the teens, who live in the same New York City building, didn't walk away empty handed. Together they won $39,000 in total prize money after finishing first and second respectively in the $75,000 In the Woods Grand Prix, presented by RV Sales of Broward. The Grand Prix concluded Week V at HITS Saugerties' Summer Circuit.

Aboard Trezebees, Phillips was the fastest of three riders to go clean on course designer Leopoldo Palacios' jump-off route. Her jump-off time of 35.111 beat Goutal and Onira's time of 35.515 by fractions of a second. The 17-year-old had quite a week at HITS Saugerties. On Tuesday, Phillips captured the 2006 USHJA Hunterdon Cup Equitation Classic, presented by World Equestrian Brands, and in Thursday's $25,000 HITS Grand Prix she finished in the top 10.

"I really don't know what to say," said Phillips, who was swarmed by her friends after beating some of the world's top riders. "This is one of the most amazing weeks of my life. Just competing against riders like McLain Ward and Margie Engle is a thrill." Phillips is one the top junior riders in the country. She was second only to Goutal in the 2005 ASPCA Maclay National Championships.Phillips turned the tables today at HITS Saugerties, edging out her long-time friend and and sometimes rival Goutal.

"We have been friends and neighbors for as long as I can remember," said Goutal. "She is a very fast rider and gets along great with all of her horses. It's always great to compete against her."

Goutal is 18 and went first in the jump-off and set the Great American Time to Beat at a blistering 35.515. "Going first I knew I was going to have to set the pace," said Goutal." I added a stride so I knew that Addison would have a chance to beat me if she went clear because she is a very fast rider."

Next in the jump-off was Engle and her 16-year-old Olympic Mount, Hidden Creek's Perin. Engle dropped a single rail, the Antares vertical jump located in front of the HITS VIP Pavilion, as she finished with four faults. Engle grabbed fourth place and $6,000 in prize money for Hidden Creek Farm. Engle, who has won over $3 million in prize money in her career took home the top prize in last years $75,000 In the Woods Grand Prix.

The winners of last weeks $75,000 Grand Prix, Laura Chapot and Little Big Man were next in the jump-off. A repeat performance was not in the cards for Chapot, as three rails came down resulting in a final fifth place finish.

Henrik Gundersen, winner of Thursday's $25,000 HITS Grand Prix, was aiming for the win aboard Complete with his clear round jump-off, but in the final tally, his time of 36.192 scored the third place finish.

Finally, it was Phillips' turn and she made the most of her 'last to ride' position, capturing her first Grand Prix win. Phillips and Goutal were coming off a successful Junior Competition earlier in the week, and both riders were feeling pretty confident. And confidence was the name of the game on Sunday, as the two teens swept past 36 other riders, including four former Olympians to capture the one-two finish!

Show Jumping at HITS Saugerties continues Wednesday through Sunday with competitions in up to 10 show rings. Week VI culminates with the $75,000 Footings Unlimited Grand Prix on August 6. On Saturday, August 5 HITS Saugerties hosts Kids Day from 10 AM - 2PM and on Sunday, August 6, prior to the $75,000 Footings Unlimited Grand Prix HITS hosts World of the Horse.

For more information please call 845.246.8833 during the week and 845.246.5515 on weekends or visit the HITS website www.HitsShows.com. When at the show grounds, spectators can also shop at two permanent vendor buildings and the more traditional Vendor Courtyard that form the HITS Saugerties Mall that features clothing, tack, fine jewelry, custom footwear, art, photography, souvenirs and an ice cream parlor, serving Starbucks Coffee with wireless Internet access.

©Lili Weik Photography 2006
Addison Phillips wins the $75,000 In the Woods Grand Prix, presented by RV Sales of Broward on Sunday

OTHER MAJOR AWARDS AT SAUGERTIES INCLUDED:

HBO Children's Medal: Alexandra Carlton, Madison, CT
HBO Adult Medal: Jillian Hansen, Armonk, NY
HBO Junior Medal: Sloane Coles, The Plains, VA

Farnum Adult Hunter (18-35): Seraphim, ridden and owned by Elizabeth Gingrich, Perkasie, PA
Farnum Adult Hunter (36-45): Rendir, ridden by Anne Byers and owned by Kelsey Rae Calabro, Millbrook, NY
Farnum Adult Hunter (36-45): Zapata, ridden and owned by Frank Kruel, Sandy Hook, CT

Adequen Open Hunter: Concerto, ridden by Jenny Fischer and owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Caristo, Saugerties, NY

M&S Children's Hunter Classic 15 & Under: Je Suis, ridden by Mary Lindsey and owned by Joey Currais, Leonia, NJ
M&S Adult Hunter Classic: Adelaine, riden by Trish Bookbinder and owned by Lauren Bookbinder, Cazenovia, NY
M&S Childern's Hunter Classic 16-17: Doc Holiday, ridden and owned by Jennfier St. Ours, Westport, MA
M&S Children's Hunter Classic Pony: Treaty of Paris, ridden and owned by Serena Gerry, Lattingtown, NY
M&S Children's Jumper Classic: Quali De BD, riiden and owned by Tori Corts, Central Valley, NY
M&S Adult Jumper Classic: Wilbury, ridden by Sara Scheiring and owned by Taylor Langone, Princeton, NJ

HITS CORPORATE OFFICE: HITS, Inc., 319 Main Street, Saugerties, NY 12477-1330
phone 845.246.8833  fax 845.246.6371  www.HitsShows.com