| SAUGERTIES,
NEW YORK (September 23, 2011) — HITS Inc. is pleased to
announce its search for two dynamic pieces of equine artwork to
grace the covers of the Official Show Programs for two of the
most prestigious show jumping circuits in America — the HITS Thermal
Desert Circuit in Thermal, California and the HITS Ocala Winter
Circuit in Ocala, Florida.
Each season, the Official Show Program reaches thousands of horse enthusiasts
from the country's top riders and trainers to guests
and spectators. Filled with custom editorial geared toward the
industry's premier professionals, juniors, amateurs and sponsors,
the cover art is proudly featured as the bold centerpiece of the
publication .
“Each year our Official Show Programs
are not only an exceptional publication, but also serve as an
information source and, for many, a souvenir of each circuit,”
said Leslie Phillips, HITS Art Director. “Throughout the past
several years, we have received tons of beautiful artwork from
some of the most talented equine artists in the country. The range
and quality of work that gets submitted has consistently been
impressive and we're grateful that so many artists have taken
advantage of this opportunity and continue to support us."
Artists are encouraged to send original pieces, including already
existing artwork that best depicts the essence of the horse show,
but is not prohibited to the hunter and jumper disciplines. Artwork
that best resembles the respective HITS venues is preferred, but
not required.
Requirements
- 8.5 x11 Final Trim Size
- Full Color, Black and White or Photography
- HITS venue background preferred
- High-resolution file to be sent electronically
- The deadline for all eligible artwork will be
December 2, 2011.
Equine
artists are encouraged to explore the website at HitsShows.com
for inspiration and knowledge of HITS' shows and venues. Artists
interested in submitting artwork for consideration for the 2012
HITS Thermal and HITS Ocala Official Horse Show Program covers
should contact Leslie Phillips by e-mail at Leslie@HitsShows.com.
HITS Ocala
and HITS
Thermal are two of the largest show jumping circuits in America.
Last year, each venue held qualifiers for the two richest classes
in American show jumping — the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix and
the Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final. For the upcoming season,
HITS will once again continue its tradition of excellence in producing
some of the premier horse shows in the country with classes and special
events for everyone, including qualifiers for the Pfizer $1 Million
Grand Prix and the Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final. For 2012, HITS added a new event to its unparalleled
finale and is proud to introduce the brand new $250,000 HITS 3'
Hunter Prix Final, with qualifying opportunities at all five HITS Horse Show Circuits during the 2012 show season.
To keep the 3’ HITS Hunter Prix focused on its target audience,
there will be significant cross entry restrictions for qualifying
classes during the season as well as the Final. Detailed specifications
and qualifying requirements will be available soon online at HitsShows.com.
For information about advertising in the HITS Official Show Programs, please click here.
HITS, Inc. produces high-quality, international-level hunter/jumper
horse shows. Based in upstate New York in the village of Saugerties,
HITS has been producing shows since 1982 and is now a nationwide
company with world-class circuits in California, Florida, Arizona,
New York and Virginia. In 2010, HITS took the industry to new
heights when it hosted the first-ever Pfizer $1 Million Grand
Prix. HITS once again offered the most innovative weekend in show
jumping history in 2011 when it hosted the second annual Pfizer
Million and the inaugural Diamond
Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final, this fall at HITS-on-the-Hudson
in Saugerties, New York.
For more information and a complete schedule of classes and events,
visit HitsShows.com.
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