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September 8-9, 2012
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3-16-12 That's a wrap for the 2012 HITS Desert Circuit: Champions crowned, new legends made, Olympic hopefuls prepare and HRTV catches it all on camera
3-13-12 John French leaves his mark on the 2012 Desert Circuit
3-12-12 Chris Pratt and Cruise dominate the end of the 2012 HITS Desert Circuit
3-10-12 Chris Pratt Cruises to victory in Friday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at HITS Thermal to kickoff Horsepower Weekend
3-6-12 Josephina Nor Lantzman tops an international field in the $30,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Thermal
3-5-12 Nick Haness finishes first and second in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Thermal
3-5-12 Karl Cook and Uno de Laubry rise to the challenge of Saturday night's $53,000 Chartis Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Thermal
3-2-12 Mexico's Enrique Gonzalez marks his return to the Desert Circuit with a first and fourth place finish in the $32,000 HITS Desert Classic, presented by Pfizer Animal Health
2-29-12 Rich Fellers closes out Desert Circuit IV and one of the largest horse shows in the country as HITS Thermal kicks off a sold out week
2-28-12 Nick Haness brings home three top ribbons in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix
2-26-12 Michelle Spadone rides Uitteraard to victory in the $53,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix CSI2*-W, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Thermal
2-24-12 Duncan McFarlane and Mr. Whoopy clean up in the $32,000 HITS Desert Classic to open the second half of the season in Thermal
2-16-12 HITS Desert Circuit Mid-Circuit Report: Grand Prix galore, Hunters on the rise, Circuit Champs crowned and a beautiful season well underway
2-14-12

John Bragg and Stephanie Ray's Castle Hill are two-for-two at HITS Thermal

2-13-12 Duncan McFarlane works out a win aboard Mr. Whoopy in the $53,000 HITS Grand Prix CSI2*-W, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Thermal
2-10-12 Jill Henselwood sets her sights on London 2012 with another Grand Prix victory at HITS Thermal
2-9-12 Desert Circuit II comes to a close as qualifying heats up and competition peaks at HITS Thermal
2-6-12 John Bragg and Castle Hill lead the way in the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Thermal
2-5-12 Francie Steinwedell-Carvin sets her sights on the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix with a win in Saturday's $53,000 Strongid® C 2X Grand Prix CSI2*W, presented by Pfizer Animal Health
2-3-12 Rich Fellers rides to victory in HITS Thermal’s $32,000 HITS Desert Classic, presented by Pfizer Animal Health
1-30-12

She’s Back! Helen McNaught comes back strong and wins the $50,000 EMO Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Thermal

1-30-12

NY State of Mind! Kate Considine and Caretano take the first step to the Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final

1-28-12 HITS Thermal's first $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix of the season makes for a two-woman duel
1-27-12 Experts continue to classify HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California as extremely low risk for EHV-1
1-26-12 2012 HITS Desert Circuit kicks off in Southern California
12-15-11 New jumps by Olaf Petersen, Sr. set to dazzle 2012 HITS Desert Circuit
12-8-11 HITS announces Premiere Lodging Partners for 2012 HITS Desert Circuit
11-23-11 2012 HITS Desert Circuit prize list now available as excitement grows for the West Coast’s most popular winter destination
10-18-11 HITS tailors Open Jumper schedule for 2012 Desert Circuit
HITS Ocala
3-23-12 HITS Ocala Circuit in Review: Karen Cudmore and Aaron Vale battle it out at the season finale $100,000 Sullivan GMC Truck Grand Prix, the Devoucoux Hunter Prix continues to shine, and Child/Adult riders finish with a $25,000 Classic
3-21-12 Kate Conover and Peron win the $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala
3-19-12 Karen Cudmore and Shea head for home after pocketing the $100,000 Sullivan GMC Truck Grand Prix at HITS Ocala
3-16-12 Tracy Fenney returns to her winning ways as HITS Ocala enters its final week
3-14-12 Ocala Winter Finals gives way to big money, big numbers and big opportunity
3-12-12 Sponsored Purina Mills rider Aaron Vale wins the $50,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health
3-12-12 Amanda Steege and Caschmier capture the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala
3-9-12 Sixteen-year-old Michael Hughes pockets his first Grand Prix victory in Thursday's SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Ocala
3-7-12 Emma Sullivan tops the $15,000 Marshall & Sterling Child/Adult Jumper Classic as HITS wraps up the Ocala Tournament at Post Time Farm
3-5-12 Mary Lisa Leffler and Gerona 92 capture the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala for the second week in a row
3-5-12 Fenney wins again! Tracy Fenney and MTM Centano capture the $50,000 Ring Power Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Ocala
3-2-12 MTM Farm dominates HITS Ocala as Tracy Fenney collects first and second place in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health
3-1-12 Ocala Masters is in the books as qualifying frenzy gets well underway
2-27-12 Mary Lisa Leffler and Gerona 92 capture the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala
2-27-12 Tracy Fenney steals the show with a win in the $50,000 Strongid ® C 2X Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Ocala
2-24-12 Tracy Fenney wins her third Grand Prix at HITS Ocala to qualify for the 2012 Pfizer Million
2-23-12 The HITS Ocala Winter Festival wraps up an exciting week with Andres Rodriguez leading the way
2-20-12 Kate Conover and Peron win the $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala, while Caroline Sykes captures the $1,500 HITS 3’ Hunter Prix
2-20-12 Andres Rodriguez picks up his second victory of the week in Sunday’s $50,000 HITS Grand Prix at HITS Ocala
2-17-12 Andres Rodriguez and Caballito win the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Ocala
2-16-12 The Ocala Winter Classic wraps up another week of non-stop hunter/jumper action as the 2012 Winter Circuit rolls on
2-15-12 HITS thanks its VIP Restaurants for serving up after-show winners
2-14-12 Daniel Geitner and Living Color top the field of the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala
2-13-12 Megan Edrick scores a Grand Prix win and a fiancé all in the same week at HITS Ocala
2-10-12 Reigning Pfizer Million Champion Andre Thieme returns to HITS Ocala to win the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health
2-9-12 Ocala Premier comes to a close as rated competition gets underway at HITS Ocala
2-7-12

Jennifer Alfano and Sting capture the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala

2-6-12 Tracy Fenney celebrates her birthday with a first and second place finish in the $50,000 EMO Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at the Ocala Premiere
2-3-12 Tracy Fenney and MTM Timon get the party started at HITS’ Ocala Premiere with a win in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health
2-2-12 HITS Ocala wraps up the prelude to seven weeks of non-stop, rated hunter/jumper competition
2-1-12 After three top-five finishes, Charlene Graham wins the $20,500 Marshall & Sterling Children's/Adult Jumper Championship at HITS Ocala
1-31-12

Mary Verrandeaux’s “Show Ring” selected as cover art for the 2012 HITS Ocala Official Show Program

1-26-12 HITS Ocala puts the first week of the 2012 Winter Circuits in the books as Ashley Reed takes the lead in the $20,500 Marshall & Sterling Children's/Adult Jumper Championship
1-23-11 Derek Petersen and Via Dolorosa capture the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix as the road to the 2012 Pfizer Million begins at HITS Ocala
1-23-12 Ladies find their way to the top in the first $2,500 Devoucoux 3'3” Hunter Prix at HITS Ocala
1-20-12 HITS crowns Lilli's Flowers & Gifts Official Florist of the 2012 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit
1-19-12 HITS kicks off 2012 Winter Circuits in Ocala, FL with nine weeks of unmatched competition
1-6-12

Sullivan GMC Truck signs on as the Official Vehicle of HITS Ocala and title sponsor of the $100,000 Grand Prix at HITS Ocala, presented by Great American Insurance Group
12-20-11 GalopandoTV.com returns as a sponsor of the 2012 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit
12-9-11

HITS Ocala announces its 2012 Premier Lodging Partners

11-29-11

Equestrians start your engines! Ring Power returns to sponsor the $50,000 Ring Power Grand Prix

11-29-11

Ocala Style Magazine Returns as a Sponsor for the 2012 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit

11-22-11

Country 103.7 FM The Gator is the Official Radio Station of the 2012 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit

11-1-11 Gearing up for Ocala: Prize lists now available for 2012 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit
HITS Arizona
12-23-11 2012 HITS Arizona Winter Circuit begins February 1 with qualifying opportunities for the world's richest weekend in show jumping
12-12-11

HITS Announces its Premier Lodging Partners for the 2012 HITS Arizona Winter Circuit

HITS Corporate
4-6-12 HITS announces 2012 Culpeper Premier Lodging Partners
3-27-12 HITS Saugerties poised for stellar spring and summer as riders eye HITS Championship Weekend
3-8-12 Coca Cola named Official Soft Drink of HITS Shows
3-7-12 Culpeper, Virginia is the next stop on the road to HITS Championship Weekend
3-1-12 Voltaire Design joins HITS Horse Shows as Official Saddle Sponsor
3-1-12 HRTV to air show jumping programs from HITS Desert and Ocala Winter Circuits in March
2-29-12 HITS welcomes Charles Owen as Official Helmet and enjoys Charles Owen Helmet Awareness Weeks
2-16-12 HITS introduces exhibitors to robust personal insurance solutions
1-24-12 SmartPak returns to sponsor 2012 HITS Show Season and 20 qualifying Grand Prix for the Pfizer Million
1-18-12 Diamond Mills Hotel & Tavern announces VIP packages for HITS Saugerties exhibitors
1-16-12

Pfizer Animal Health returns to sponsor $1 Million Grand Prix for third year in a row

1-13-12

Adequan Returns to Sponsor 2012 HITS Season

1-5-12

Great American Insurance Group continues its corporate sponsorship of HITS Horse Shows through 2012

1-4-12 Farnam returns as the Official Fly Control Product of HITS and Title Sponsor of the Farnam Adult Medal for the Marshall & Sterling League in 2012
1-3-12 Odor-No-More returns as a sponsor for all 2012 Winter Circuits
1-3-12 Entry Deadlines Fast Approaching: Let Equestrian Connect make it easy for you
1-3-12 Purina Mills returns as Official Feed for HITS Horse Shows Nationwide and will Present Popular PMI Exclusive Top Dog Award
12-15-11 Brook Ledge, Inc. expands its sponsorship to all HITS Circuits in 2012 as the Official Equine Transportation Company
12-14-11 Platinum Performance to Honor Top Performers at HITS Horse Shows in 2012
12-13-11

FarmVet Returns to Sponsor HITS Horse Shows in 2012

12-8-11

Marshall & Sterling Insurance continues to pave the way as title sponsor of the premier grassroots league in the equestrian industry

11-22-11 Dever, Inc. named the Official Golf Car Supplier of 2012 HITS Thermal and HITS Ocala Winter Circuits
11-16-11 HITS Announces Animo USA as a Sponsor for 2012 HITS Ocala and HITS Thermal Winter Circuits
11-7-11 HITS remembers the life and legacy of Donna K. Vale: 1946 - 2011
10-3-11 HITS moves Marshall & Sterling Junior Medal Final and National PHA Medal Final to HITS-on-the-Hudson VIII, creating a super finale in Saugerties, New York for the 2012 show season
9-27-11 Open call for equine art for 2012 HITS Ocala and HITS Thermal Official Show Program covers
9-22-11 HITS commits to make richest weekend in show jumping even richer in 2012 with announcement of $250,000 3' Hunter Prix Final
8-19-11 HITS management meets with West Coast Trainer Committee to discuss priorities and ideas for 2012 Desert Circuit
4-27-11 2012 HITS Desert Circuit Approved to Host Four FEI World Cup Qualifiers at DC II, III, IV and V
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