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SAUGERTIES-The horse
shows that bring $50 Million to the surrounding
area's economy are coming back to town! Beginning
July 19 at HITS' facility on Washington Avenue,
three consecutive weeks of equestrian competition
will include Olympic-level show jumping and a weekly
$75,000 Grand Prix every Sunday at HITS Saugerties'
Summer Circuit.
When those three
weeks are up, HITS still isn't done in Saugerties.
There will be another week of show jumping the
first week of September and horse show competition
will culminate in Saugerties with the Marshall
& Sterling League Finals, September 14-17.
HITS concluded its Spring Circuit in early June.
HITS encourages families
to visit the show grounds, as kids are admitted
free and adult admission is just $5 on weekends,
with all admission proceeds going directly to
Family of Woodstock, HITS' Official Charity for
the third consecutive year.
Breathtaking show
jumping, combined with the special event HITS
features each weekend during the horse shows make
for an enjoyable day for spectators of all ages.
Summer Special
Events
Kicking off HITS'
Summer Circuit is the special event considered
the favorite, as Taste of HITS-on-the-Hudson returns
on Saturday, July 22 from noon to 2 PM. A dozen
fine restaurants have already commited to attend
from the surrounding area to offer samples from
their sumptuous and varied menus, many using locally
grown produce and other local products. What better
way to find out about all the fabulous dining
opportunities in the area than to sample from
each and every one of them? For a complete list
of participants, visit www.HitsShows.com.
On Sunday, July 23, the $75,000 RV
Sales of Broward will take place to conclude
the week.
New to HITS this
summer is Sweets of the Hudson Valley. Saturday,
July 29 from noon to 2 PM. Spectators are invited
to indulge in a selection of the region's finest
desserts. Look for local businesses such as Adams
Fairacre Farms, Hudson
Valley Desert Company, Lachmann's Pastry Shop,
Krause's
Candy and Stella's Station at this tasty afternoon.
Those interested in participating in this event
are encouraged to call HITS' Director of Special
Events, Chris
Mayone, at 845.246.8833 to reserve a space.
On Sunday, July 30, spectators will thrill to
the extraordinary athletic ability of some of
the top horses and riders in the world during
the $75,000 In
The Woods Grand Prix that will commence at
approximately 2 PM
Week six of the horse
shows marks a family favorite, as Kids Day, presented
by Sawyer Motors returns on Saturday,
August 5. This year looks to be the biggest Kids
Day to date, as a wide range of activities are
schedules throughout the day of family fun. Most
of the activities begin at 10 AM and conclude
at 2 PM, including a Bounce House, plenty of arts
and crafts that include flower pot painting sponsored
by M&T Bank
and T-shirt painting provided by Saugerties
Art Lab. Back by popular demand are the pony
rides, donated by Southlands
Foundation in Rhinebeck.
Prior to the start
of the $75,000
Footings Unlimited Grand Prix on Sunday, August
6, The World of the Horse returns
to HITS Saugerties for a second year. Numerous
breeds will be represented in a colorful parade
sure to delight your favorite horse lover. Special
exhibitions and demonstrations will take place
as well.
Finally, on Saturday
September 2 from noon to 2 PM seniors are guests
of HITS Saugerties and are admitted free. Seniors
Day, presented
by River Rock Health Spa of Woodstock,
features booths with information and activities
geared toward health, well-being and entertainment.
Shaded seating overlooking the Grand Prix Stadium
will be available for seniors. On the same day,
the Saugerties Youth Football League will be honored
in the Grand Prix Stadium right before the $50,000
HITS Grand Prix that concludes week seven.
The equestrian facility
is nestled at the foothills of the Catskill Mountains
and when you are there, stroll on over to HITS
food service, pick up some lunch and enjoy it
on the berm while watching the world's best show
jumping with your entire family at one of the
premier equestrian facilities in the world. Onlookers
can watch the horse show farrier put new shoes
on a horse and even walk into some of the stables
and see some of the horses up close. Spectators
can also peruse 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 internet cafe. Remember kids
are always free at the horse shows and it is hard
to find such inexpensive afternoon packed with
family fun anywhere else in the Hudson Valley.
For more information,
please call 845.246.8833 during the week and 845.246.5515
on weekends or visit
www.HitsShows.com.
HITS
Saugerties’ Summer Circuit Grand Prix Schedule
| July
20 |
$25,000
HITS Grand Prix |
| July
23 |
$75,000
RV Sales of Broward Grand Prix |
| July
27 |
$25,000
HITS Grand Prix |
| July
30 |
$75,000
In the Woods Grand Prix |
| August
3 |
$25,000
HITS Grand Prix |
| August
6 |
$75,000
Footings Unlimited Grand Prix |
| September
3 |
$50,000
HITS Grand Prix |
Kids Day highlights
the list of summer special events on August 5.
©Leslie Phillips
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