THERMAL, CA (December 15, 2011) — In less than two months the 2012 HITS Desert Circuit in Thermal, California will kick off six weeks of world-class equestrian show jumping that will feature a brand new collection of jump equipment from world-class designer Olaf Petersen, Sr.
Petersen has a long and impressive resume that includes involvement in six consecutive Olympic Games as Course Designer, Steward, and Technical Coordinator, not to mention a seemingly endless list of experience at European Championships, World Cup Qualifiers and Finals, World Equestrian Games, Asian Games, Pan American Games, and a litany of Nations Cups. His work as a course and equipment designer has made him a legend and renowned all over the world.
The massive equipment order arriving at HITS Desert Horse Park includes designs from Petersen's new 2012 OP Collection of aluminum jumps in bold and striking colors. Two of the standout pieces are lively, winged verticals dressed in green leaves that stand tall at 1.75meters. Numerous elegant fences in ruby red and royal blue will bring a sharp burst of color to the courses at the HITS Desert Horse Park. But, it's probably the castle wall that will get the most attention and provide some intriguing versatility to the course setting in Thermal.
“The new equipment is quite nice and will work perfectly with how well the landscaping is maturing,” said Brian Morris, HITS Technical Director, who is already in California gearing up for the circuit. “Having this much new inventory to work with will enable us to keep a six-week circuit with 12 rings fresh and exciting for our customers. We've had some beautiful equipment from Olaf before and I know these new jumps will be very popular.”
The six-week HITS Desert Circuit is set to begin Tuesday, January 24 with three consecutive weeks of competition. After a short break, the action resumes for the final three weeks February 21 through March 11, when the $200,000 Lamborghini Grand Prix of the Desert, presented by Lamborghini of Newport Beach will close out the season.
A rendering of the castle wall from Olaf Petersen, Sr. that will debut this winter at the HITS Desert Circuit in Thermal, California.
A rendering of one of the new verticals from Olaf Petersen, Sr. that will debut this winter at the HITS Desert Circuit in Thermal, California.
2012 DATES
DC I - January 24-29 | entry
DC II - Jan 31 - Feb 5 | entry
DC III - February 7-12 | entry
OFF-WEEK - February 13-19 | entry
DC IV - February 21-26 | entry
DC V - February 28 - March 4 | entr y
DC VI - March 6-11 | entry
PRIZE LIST INFORMATION
Prize List | Schedule | Class Listing
For more information on any of the HITS Horse Shows, please visit www.HitsShows.com. To request a prize list, click here or call 845.246.8833.
About HITS, Inc.
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. In 2011, HITS hosted the richest weekend in show jumping with the return of the Pfizer Million and the introduction of the Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final. In 2012, the historic weekend will get even sweeter with the addition of the $250,000 HITS 3' Hunter Prix Final September 8-9.
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