Aaron Vale goes Two for Two at the HITS Ocala Holiday Classic

 
 

Aaron Vale goes Two for Two at the HITS Ocala Holiday Classic
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Welcome back to HITS Post Time Farm where the 39th annual HITS Ocala Winter Circuit has kicked off with the two-week HITS Ocala Holiday Series.

The HITS Ocala Holiday Classic began with the $2,500 Open Welcome, the first of many featured classes in the Stadium at HITS Post Time Farm. Megan Wexler and DOLCE VITA claimed the blue ribbon with a fault-free time of 41.677.

2nd Place: Stevie Murphy & CABALIERO 2 (43.341)
3rd Place: Bryn Sadler & CEZARRO
It was a one-two finish for Aaron Vale in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix on Friday afternoon. Vale and ELUSIVE were the first to return for the jump-off where a fast, fault-free time of 46.821 could not be caught, securing first place for this team. 

2nd Place: Vale & VALENTINE CAR (50.979)
3rd Place: Bryn Sadler & CEZARRO (4-Faults, 50.870)
Finishing first and second in the $10,000 Open Prix was Kady Abrahamson, with her jump-off times separated by just two tenths of a second. Abrahamson captured the blue ribbon aboard RYE VAL DE MAI in a time of 32.549.

2nd Place: Abrahamson & CHARLINE 28 (32.845)
3rd Place: Savannah Unger & FABIO (33.445)
Jumper Classic Winners
 
$2,000 Marshall & Sterling Child/Adult High Jumper Classic: Courtney O'Donnell &
GARNICO VAN DE LIJNSAERD
$5,000 Pyranha Jr/A-O/AM 1.25m Jumper Classic: Maria Roberts & TYSON UNO
$7,500 U-Dump Jr/A-O/AM 1.35m Jumper Classic: Catherine Wachtell & COVERBOY
Vale went two for two in the Grand Prix this week, taking home the lion's share of prize money in Sunday's $25,000 HITS Grand Prix aboard ELUSIVE. As first to return for the jump-off, Vale laid down a clear fast round in 37.789 to secure the win.

2nd Place: Murphy & CABALIERO 2 (41.065)
3rd Place: Caroline Di Vittorio & U TWO D'ESQUELMES (4-Faults, 39.388)
 
Saturday afternoon, the Main Hunter Ring featured the Platinum Performance and Devoucoux Hunter Prix, both of which are qualifiers for the HITS Championship that takes place annually in Saugerties, New York.

Securing top honors in the $1,500 Platinum Performance Hunter Prix was Jacquelyn Maggiore for her ride aboard BAMBOLINO. Maggiore received an 82 in each round of competition for an overall score of 164.

2nd Place: Marjorie Sidman & UPCOUNTRY CLEVERBOY (162)
3rd Place: Patricia Woodman-Hooker & REVEILLE (161)
Next up in the Main Hunter Ring were riders competing in the $2,500 Devoucoux Hunter Prix, the qualifier for the Diamond Mills Hunter Prix Finals. Morgan Ward & COMISSARIO jumped to the top of the standings with a score of 84 in round one and 85 in the round two for a cumulative score of 169.

2nd Place: Wexler & HOPEFUL (165)
3rd Place: Jeannie Savegnago & HULA HOOP (162)
Hunter Classic Winners

$1,000 Jr/A-O Hunter Classic: Laura Linback & THE FULL MONTY
$500 Marshall & Sterling Adult Hunter Classic: Mary McGee & NERO VAN DEHETTE
$500 Marshall & Sterling Child Hunter Classic: Claire Lube & DON CARLOS
 
Click here for the full listing of results from the HITS Ocala Holiday Classic.

HITS is excited to be back for the 39th consecutive year of horse shows - be sure to check out the Official Prize List for details on all the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit has to offer. We look forward to seeing you at this year’s circuit. If you have any questions or if there is anything we can do to help you make your plans, please do not hesitate to contact us at 845-246-8833 or info@hitsshows.com. Don't miss out on the excitement. Enter today!
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