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SAUGERTIES,
NY (May 7, 2010) — The Devoucoux Hunter Derby, a division
of the Marshall & Sterling League, has had a tremendous impact
on the hunter landscape this year at HITS Ocala, HITS Thermal
and HITS Culpeper. As the two-round event promises to be one of
the most popular classes at HITS Saugerties, the Devoucoux Hunter
Derby will be featured at several participating Marshall & Sterling
League Horse Shows throughout the summer to give riders an opportunity
to earn fabulous prize money and earn Marshall & Sterling League
points.
The 3'3" Devoucoux Hunter Derby offers a prestigious element to
the hunter division at any horse show, which allows the junior,
amateur and professional ranks the opportunity to compete.
"We're extremely pleased to have invited a great selection of
horse shows to host this popular event," said Kristen Vale, HITS
Horse Show Office Manager. "Each of these horse shows represents
a great blend of competition and experience for exhibitors. It's
vital that with their support, this exciting division will have
more opportunities to flourish."
"The Marshall & Sterling League was founded on giving riders an
opportunity to have a year-end goal," said Patti Guerriero, Marshall
& Sterling League Coordinator. "As an event like this continues
to grow in demand, exhibitors will continue to have more opportunities
to earn points and work towards that goal. The Marshall & Sterling
League members are thrilled that this event has found a home with
us."
The Devoucoux Hunter Derby will be held at all the HITS Saugerties
and HITS Culpeper shows this summer, as well as at these Marshall
& Sterling League events:
The Garden State Horse Show (May 5 - 9) in Augusta, New Jersey
will offer a $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby. For more information,
visit www.gardenstatehorseshow.org.
Old Salem Farm II (May 18-23) in North Salem, New York, will offer
a $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby. For more information, visit www.oldsalemfarm.net.
The Fairfield County Hunt Club (June 22 - 26) in Westport, Connecticut
will offer a $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby. For more information,
visit www.huntclubonline.org.
The Briarwood Farm July I horse show on July 13, in Flemington,
New Jersey will offer a $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby. For more
information, contact (908) 806-8044.
The Northampton Hunter & Jumper (August 11-15) in Northampton,
Massachusetts, will offer a $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby. "I
believe that we will attract a larger number of hunters than ever
with the addition of this class," said John Manning, owner and
manager of The Northampton Hunter & Jumper Horse Show, who along
with his wife Beth are thrilled to be hosting this event. "The
Devoucoux Hunter Derby will provide a very exciting alternative
to many of my current exhibitors as well as some new ones." For
more information, visit www.biscuithillfarm.com.
The
Marshall & Sterling League was designed to enhance the level
of competition for children and adult riders, with an opportunity
to qualify for a prestigious National Finals competition. Now
celebrating their 20th year, the Marshall & Sterling League features
14 divisions of competition. Riders who are members of the League
have the opportunity to earn points throughout the year by competing
in Marshall & Sterling classes in order to qualify for the Marshall
& Sterling League Finals, which will be held this year from September
16-19 at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, New York.
For more information on the Marshall
& Sterling League, contact Patti Guerriero, League Coordinator,
at patti@hitsshows.com.
Marshall & Sterling
Insurance, Inc., founded in 1864, is among the largest privately
owned insurance agencies in the United States. For more than a
quarter century, Marshall & Sterling has protected precious equine
assets with unparalleled service and support, whether the family
hunter, a champion racehorse or a commercial farm. An employee-owned
company, Marshall & Sterling has been recognized by IIABA as one
of the nation's top "Best Practice Agencies." The company maintains
a national presence and is licensed in all 50 states and the U.S.
Virgin Islands. For more information contact Mary Moeller at 800-836-3046,
extension 224.
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