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HITS Thermal
3-18-10

HITS Desert Circuit in Review: Canadian Olympians eye the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix, Melissa Doddridge's Great Hunt, and HITS Thermal Honors its Heroes During Parade of Champions

3-15-10 Life in the Fast Lane! Jill Henselwood rides Bottom Line to the blue in the $300,000 Lamborghini Grand Prix of the Desert, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Thermal
3-12-10 Clearly Canadian! Canada's John Pearce and Chris Pratt take the top two spots in the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health at HITS Thermal
3-11-10 HITS E-NEWS: The Fast and The Furry....Fun Times at HITS Thermal
3-9-10 HITS Announces Lamborghini Newport Beach to Sponsor $300,000 Lamborghini Grand Prix on Sunday, March 14 at HITS Thermal
3-8-10 Desert Circuit V Week in Review: Top Hunter Rider John French wins another $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby to highlight an exciting week at HITS Thermal
3-7-10 Cashing In! California's Joie Gatlin and Camaron Hills Quick Dollar win the $50,000 HITS CSI-W Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health at HITS Thermal
3-5-10 Hail to Helen! Great Britain’s Helen McNaught wins the $30,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health
3-2-10 Desert Circuit IV Week in Review: Canadian Olympians inch closer to the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix after a strong showing at HITS Thermal
3-1-10
Top Dog! John French and Yellow Dog's Crown Affair win the $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby at HITS Thermal
3-1-10
 Jumpin' Johnny! Canadian Olympian John Pearce wins the $50,000 Purina Mills CSI-W Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health at HITS Thermal
2-26-10 Purina Power! Guy Thomas wins the $30,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health
2-26-10 HITS E-NEWS: Watch the $50,000 Purina Mills CSI-W Grand Prix live from HITS Thermal
2-22-10 Sunday's Purina Mills Fiesta Day to honor Dr. Raul Ruiz at the HITS Desert Horse Park
2-16-10 HITS Thermal Mid-Circuit Report: FEI World Cup and Pfizer Million Qualifiers Give High-Performance Riders Big Goals, SmartPak Circuit Champs Crowned, and Hunters Embrace New Devoucoux Derby
2-14-10 Pearce is Perfect! John Pearce wins the $50,000 HITS CSI-W Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health at HITS Thermal
2-13-10 Fantastic French! John French takes top two spots in the $10,000 Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA International Hunter Derby at HITS Thermal
2-12-10 California Gold Rush! McLain Ward wins again at HITS Thermal aboard Goldika 559
2-9-10 Desert Circuit II Week in Review: McLain Ward's FEI World Cup Qualifier victory highlights the week at HITS Thermal
2-8-10 Captain Cudmore! Karen Cudmore wins the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health
2-8-10 Doddridge Delivers! California Teen wins $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby at HITS Thermal
2-7-10 New York, New York! McLain Ward wins the $50,000 Strongid ® C 2X CSI-W Grand Prix at HITS Thermal
2-6-10 Showjumping Unplugged! TV Offers Live Webcasts of All Four FEI World Cup Qualifiers at HITS Thermal
2-5-10 Dressage Getaway CDI*** to Take Place During FEI World Cup Week at HITS Thermal
2-4-10 Royal Champion Leading World Cup Rider Award Competition Begins This Week in Thermal with First of Four FEI World Cup Qualifiers
2-2-10 Desert Circuit I Week in Review: Canadians at HITS Thermal in the fast lane towards the Pfizer Million
2-1-10 Keri Potter takes the top honors in $50,000 EMO Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health
2-1-10 Dynamite Derby! Top Rider John French wins the $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby at HITS Thermal
1-26-10 HITS Show Time! Exhibitors flock to the 2010 HITS Desert Circuit
01-15-10 2010 HITS Desert Circuit Shows Growth Over 2009 as Entries Arrive
01-04-10 Entries Close January 6 for 2010 HITS Desert Circuit in Thermal, California
11-20-09 HITS Hosts Fall Conference Call with Desert Circuit Committee Members
11-17-09 Fun in the Sun! HITS Thermal announces its Premier Lodging Partners for the 2010 HITS Desert Circuit
11-10-09 2010 Dressage Getaway, CDI*** to Be Held at the HITS Desert Horse Park
9-23-09 HITS Desert Circuit Grand Prix Schedule Features Four FEI World Cup Classes and $300,000 Finale
8-20-09 HITS Announces Special Circuit Pricing Packages for 2010 Desert Circuit
7-23-09 2010 HITS Desert Circuit to Return to Six Week Schedule and Offer Special Pricing Packages

5-7-09

Covered arena returns to HITS Thermal in 2010 for FEI World Cup Qualifiers and other special classes and events

HITS Ocala
3-26-10

HITS Ocala Winter Circuit in Review: Super Solem Leads the way for Grand Prix Riders, Texas' Tracy Fenney in the hunt for the Pfizer Million, and Hunters Embrace the $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby
3-23-10

Alissa gets an A! Alissa Kinsey and Grisset win the $25,000 Marshall & Sterling/Team Barber Children's/Adult Jumper Classic at HITS Ocala

3-22-10

Fentastic! Tracy Fenney and MTM Timon win the $100,000 DeLuca Toyota Grand Prix, presented by Great American Insurance Group

3-22-10 New Jersey's Meg O’Mara Wins the R.W. "Ronnie" Mutch Equitation Classic
3-22-10 Kendal Meijer Wins the $5,000 Adult Hunter Classic at HITS Ocala
3-19-10 Tracy Fenney wins the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Ocala
3-18-10 Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy Win the $10,000 Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA International Hunter Derby, Presented by Dietrich Insurance, at HITS Ocala for the Second Year in a Row
3-17-10 HITS Ocala Week V Wrap-Up: Two More Pfizer Million Qualifiers in the Bag, Pony Commotion Returns, Alfano Dominates the USHJA Hunter Derby, while Purina Mills Sponsors a Weekend of Celebration at Post Time Farm
3-16-10 Sharn Wordley and Tracy Magness Both Score Wins during Purina Mills Weekend at HITS Ocala
3-10-10 HITS Ocala Week IV Wrap-Up: The Grand Prix Race Heats Up, Jennifer Alfano Captures the Devoucoux Derby, while Children’s Hunters Shine Bright on Saturday Night!
3-9-10 All About Alfano! Jennifer Alfano Wins The $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby at HITS Ocala
3-8-10 Solem Soars! Callan Solem and Allison win the $50,000 Ring Power Grand Prix, Presented by Pfizer Animal Health, on Sunday at HITS Ocala
3-5-10 Vale is Victorious! Aaron Vale Wins the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix, Presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Ocala
3-3-10 HITS Ocala Week III Wrap-Up: Ocala Grand Prix riders in the top of the Pfizer Million Standings, Devoucoux Derby crowns a new champion, while the Marshall & Sterling Child/Adult Jumper Classic draws 67 riders and a huge cheering crowd!
3-2-10 David Connors Wins the $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby at HITS Ocala
3-1-10 Andre Thieme Wins the $75,000 Strongid© C 2X Grand Prix, Presented by Pfizer Animal Health at HITS Ocala
2-26-10 Maryland's Tracy Magness Captures Blue in the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health
2-24-10 HITS Ocala Week II Wrap-Up: New Grand Prix Winners Emerge, 50 Show in the Devoucoux Derby, while the Social Scene is Buzzing in Ocala
2-22-10 Kristen Bumpus has another 'Inspired' win in the $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby at HITS Ocala
2-22-10 Matthais Hollberg and Full A's take home the blue in the $50,000 Charles Owen Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Ocala
2-19-10 Lacy Morrone-Cramer Wins the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at the HITS Ocala
2-18-10 Ring Power Returns as a Sponsor of the 2010 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit
2-17-10 HITS Ocala Week I Wrap-Up: Rated Season Kicks off in Ocala with Strong Numbers, Great Competition and Good Times
2-17-10 Come see what’s cooking! HITS Ocala announces its lineup of VIP Restaurants
2-16-10 Kristen Bumpus Wins the $10,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby at the Ocala Winter Classic
2-15-10 Kent Farrington Wins the $50,000 EMO Grand Prix, Presented by Pfizer Animal Health, to Wrap Up the Ocala Winter Classic
2-12-10 Linback is back! Laura Linback Wins the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at the Ocala Winter Classic
2-8-10 OCALA STYLE MAGAZINE FEATURE: Puttin' On The HITS
2-3-10 HITS Ocala Wraps Pre-Circuit and Looks Ahead to Six Weeks of AA-Rated Competition
2-2-10 Isaac Leffkowitz Wins the $20,500 Marshall & Sterling Child/Adult Jumper Championship at HITS Ocala
2-1-10 Samantha Smith Wins the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby to Wrap Up the HITS Ocala Pre-Circuit
2-1-10 Callan Solem Wins Back-to-Back $25,000 HITS Grand Prix Classes to Close Out the Two Week Pre-Circuit at HITS Ocala
1-28-10 Three-Peat! DeLuca Toyota returns as sponsor of the largest Grand Prix of the season for the finale of the 2010 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit
1-26-10 The $20,500 Marshall & Sterling Child/Adult Jumper Championship Takes the Reins
at HITS Ocala Pre-Circuit
1-25-10 The Road to the Pfizer Million and Devoucoux Derby are HITS!
1-21-10 Welcome Back! HITS Official Equine Therapy and Rehabilitation Center, The Sanctuary to Host Open House and Exhibitor Party during Ocala January Festival
1-21-10 The Ocala January Classic Opens the 2010 Season at HITS Ocala
1-20-10 Galopando TV Tunes In as an Official Sponsor of the 2010 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit
1-19-10 HITS Announces Thunder Country WTRS as the Official Radio Sponsor of HITS Ocala
1-15-10 HITS Ocala Gears Up for 2010 Winter Circuit
12-28-09 Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club returns as sponsor of the 2010 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit
12-17-09 HITS Adds 3'3” Hunter Derby to 2010 Show Schedule and Marshall & Sterling League
12-14-09 2010 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit Welcomes Celebrated Course Designers
12-8-09 Charles Owen named corporate sponsor for the 2010 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit
12-2-09 HITS Ocala Winter Classic Selected as USHJA “A/AA” Rated Member’s Choice Award Winning Competition

11-23-09

HITS names Brook Ledge its Official Equine Transportation Company for the 2010 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit

11-05-09

Home Away from Home! HITS Ocala announces its 2010 Premier Lodging Partners

11-04-09 Ocala Horse Properties named Official Realtor for the 2010 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit
10-06-09 Get the Word Out! Reach thousands of equestrians, advertise in the HITS Ocala Show Program
9-08-09 HITS Announces Special Savings Opportunities and Grand Prix Schedule for 2010 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit
7-16-09 HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala Offers Special Layover Stabling Pricing Packages
HITS Arizona
3-18-10 Michelle Parker finishes on top in the $25,000 Strongid® C 2X Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, to close out the season at HITS Arizona
3-10-10 Brandie Holloway continues her winning ways at HITS Arizona in Sunday's $25,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health
2-23-10 Brandie Holloway leads the way in the $25,000 EMO Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, at HITS Arizona
1-18-10 Entries Close January 19 for 2010 HITS Arizona Winter Circuit in Tucson, Arizona
11-30-09 HITS Earns AA-Rating for Final Week of the 2010 Arizona Winter Circuit
11-24-09 HITS Arizona is pleased to announce its premier Lodging Partners for the 2010 HITS Arizona Winter Circuit
8-13-09 HITS Arizona celebrates its 20th season in 2010 with six weeks of hunter/jumper horse shows
HITS Corporate
3-18-10 Prize Lists for 2010 HITS Saugerties Spring and Summer Series Now Available
3-2-10 HITS Announces Return of Layover Stabling Packages in Saugerties, New York
2-22-10 HITS Announces Plans to Host a Summer-long Equestrian Art Exhibition and a Charity Auction to Benefit FAMILY of Woodstock, Inc., During ‘Million Dollar Weekend’ in Saugerties
2-18-10 2010 HITS Culpeper Prize Lists Now Available
2-16-10 FarmVet Returns to Sponsor Level 5 Jumpers at all HITS Winter Circuits
2-9-10 HITS Saugerties to Offer Fourteen Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix Qualifiers
2-3-10 HITS Saugerties to Host Two FEI Classes the Week of the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix
2-2-10 HITS Culpeper to Host Five $40,000 Qualifiers for Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix
1-29-10 2010 HITS Thermal and HITS Ocala Official Show Programs Feature Cover Art from Equine Artists Alicia Rothman and Mary Bridgman
1-27-10 EquiFit Returns as a Sponsor of HITS Thermal, Ocala and Saugerties for 2010 Show Season
1-26-10 Devoucoux Applauds Debut of the New Devoucoux Hunter Derby at HITS
1-19-10 Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix: Top Riders Announce Plans to Qualify
1-15-10 Leading the Way! Catena to sponsor Leading Grand Prix Rider Award at HITS Thermal and HITS Ocala
1-08-10 HITS E-NEWS: HITS Winter Circuits in Ocala, Thermal and Arizona Kick Off Qualifying Period for the
Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix
1-07-10 The new PRO-CAREPLUS Hoof Conditioner named a national HITS sponsor for all HITS Shows in 2010
1-06-10 HITS Announces Triple C Trailer Sales as a Corporate Sponsor for 2010
12-28-09 HITS Announces Increased Sponsorship Commitment for 2010 Show Season
12-17-09 On-site Schools at HITS Thermal and HITS Ocala return for the 2010 Winter Circuits
12-15-09 Mountain Horse named the Official Outerwear for HITS Horse Shows Nationwide
12-11-09 2010 HITS Winter Circuits Prove to be a Popular Choice for Exhibitors as Stalls Are Selling Fast!
12-9-09 SmartPak Delivery Stations return to HITS Thermal and HITS Ocala for 2010 show season
12-7-09 HITS Announces Pfizer Animal Health as the Sponsor of the $1 Million Grand Prix
11-18-09 HITS is now accepting vendor applications for its 2010 HITS Winter Circuits
11-13-09 All Three HITS Winter Show Circuit Prize Lists Now Available Online
11-3-09 HITS Offers Full Complement of Equitation Classes at Thermal and Ocala Winter Circuits
10-28-09 HITS Purchases Machine to Help Create Unique and New Jumps for Horse Shows
10-23-09 Property Improvements and Schedule Enhancements Make 2010 HITS Winter Circuits Even Better!
10-22-09 Equine Artists Search is on for the 2010 HITS Thermal and Ocala Official Show Program Covers
8-28-09 HITS Announces $1 Million USGPL Grand Prix at 2010 HITS Saugerties Summer Series
8-27-09 HITS Welcomes Accomplished Equestrian Francesca Mazella and Horse Show Veteran Robert Drennan to Its Team
8-6-09 HITS Announces Launch of Social Networking Pages on Facebook and Twitter
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