The 6Th Annual

GENERAL ADMISSION IS JUST $10! THE 6TH ANNUAL Meet & Greet Olympic Athletes | Presentation of the Flags by West Point Cadets Explore the Wells Fargo Stagecoach | Fun for All Ages OPEN TO THE PUBLIC OFFICIAL EVENT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Show Jumping 101 Page 4 Gallery of Champions Page 8 McLain Ward Returns to Saugerties Page 9 HITS-on-the-Hudson 454 Washington Ave. Ext., Saugerties, NY 12477 Local Rider Goes Global Page 11 845.246.5515 | [email protected] | HitsShows.com WE LOVE A SPORT THAT REWARDS PRECISION. CP is proud to be the title sponsor of the Canadian Pacific $1 Million Grand Prix, FEI CSI-5* in Saugerties, NY. www.cpr.ca 189225-05_Saugerties Horse Show Ad_9.89x9.89.indd 1 8/13/15 1:51 PM Table of Contents SPECTATOR INFORMATION & Schedule of Events HITS Saugerties TABLE OF CONTENTS TICKET INFORMATION SPECTATOR DOs & DON’Ts General Admission: $10 in advance or at the gate. Guests are encouraged to bring low lawn chairs 3 Spectator Information FREE for Children 12 & under with paid adult ticket. and/or blankets, and also may bring: Food (in a clear, & Schedule of Events 1 gallon plastic bag) | Factory sealed water bottles Day VIP Passes: $150 per person. Includes ringside (up to 1 gallon) | Backpacks / Purses | Umbrellas / 4 Show Jumping 101: seating, buffet lunch courtesy of The Tavern at Ponchos / Rain Gear | Strollers | Binoculars Introduction to the Sport Diamond Mills, as well as complimentary beer and wine service. Must be purchased in advance from For your safety and enjoyment, please leave the 7 CP $1 Million Grand Prix the HITS Box Office. following items at home: Alcohol | Coolers / Cooking Shines with 5-star FEI Rating Equipment | Bikes / Rollerblades / Skateboards | Animals / Pets | Laser pens | Illegal substances / 8 Gallery of Champions: Tickets available through: HITS Box Office (Monday-Friday; 9 am - 5 pm) Weapons / Knives | Glass of any kind | Fireworks The $1 Million Grand Prix 319 Main Street, Saugerties Hall of Fame By Phone: 845.246.8833 9 Will Olympic Gold Medalist At the Gate (Sunday, September 6; Open at 8 am) McLain Ward Win Again? 454 Washington Ave. Ext., Saugerties 10 Family of Woodstock: Use Gate E, Across from Saugerties Ice Rink The Official Charity of HITS-on-the-Hudson SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 8 am Gates Open & Diamond Mills 11 Saugerties’ Own Heather $500,000 Hunter Prix Final begins Caristo-Williams Takes the 11 am Vetera® XP Vaccines $250,000 Limelight at HITS Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Prix 12 noon Wells Fargo Stagecoach Open for viewing 1:30 pm Opening Ceremonies: Horseware Ireland Parade of Champions & West Point Cadets Presentation of the Flags 2 pm Canadian Pacific $1 Million Grand Prix FEI CSI-5*, presented by Wells Fargo Content by HITS Staff | Photos by ESI Photography Official Event Program | 3 SHOW JUMPING 101: Table of Contents Introduction to the Sport Whether show jumping or trail riding, equine sports require a unique set of physical and mental skills from the rider and horse alike. This introduction to show jumping will prepare you for a day at HITS-on-the-Hudson by giving you an insider’s look at what’s happening in the show ring. JUMPERS HUNTERS Jumper classes, like the CP $1 Million Grand Prix Hunter classes judge the horse’s form and manner FEI CSI-5*, presented by Wells Fargo, are spectator while jumping the set course. A hunter should have a favorites because they are relatively simple to long, low, ground-covering stride and jump the fences judge and are based on speed and athleticism. Jumper classes are judged on “faults” and “time”. The standard is cut and dry: You either have the fastest round without faults or you don’t. A fault is a numerical penalty for an error. A horse and rider that knock down a rail or any part of the jump that establishes its height will acquire four faults. If a horse refuses to jump any one of the fences in the course, that also counts as four faults. A second refusal results in elimination of the horse and rider from the class. Speed becomes important as there is a time allowed for each course. A time fault is given for each second or fraction of a second that the horse remains on course over the time allowed. A clean round is one in which there are no time or jumping faults. If more than one horse goes clean over a course, a timed jump-off or shorter course will determine the winner. Should two or more horses have an equal number of jumping faults in the jump- off, the fastest time will determine the winner. LEFT: A jumper rider soars over a fence at HITS-on-the-Hudson in hopes of a fast, clear round. RIGHT: A hunter rider, polished and well- mannered on course, during the 2014 Diamond Mills Hunter Prix Final. 4 | Official Event Program easily, smoothly and with consistent pace. Hunters THIS SUNDAY ONLY - are quiet, exhibit good manners both over fences and under saddle and jump courses that involve SEE THE ICONIC WELLS direct lines and straight-forward fences, usually FARGO STAGECOACH! designed with natural elements and colors. At the conclusion of the over fence classes, hunters are The symbol of legendary service, the Wells Fargo often asked to jog for soundness. They trot in a line Stagecoach, is headed in front of the judge before placings are made final. to the Hudson Valley to be a part of the HITS The judge will evaluate the horse’s conformation, Championship Sunday. Come experience the health and overall gait both during the class and breathtaking sights and sounds of an authentic in the jog. At the end of class, a judge will assign reproduction Wells Fargo stagecoach pulled a hunter and its rider a numerical score out of 100 by a team of beautiful horses, wave to the based on how well they executed the course and driver and imagine heading off for a new how professional they looked doing it. Shiny boots, adventure in the frontier. well-tailored clothes and a smartly groomed horse all count in the hunter ring. The Wells Fargo Stagecoach will open to the public for viewing at 12 noon, and will perform an exhibition just prior to the Grand Prix. EQUITATION Equitation classes are judged on the rider’s form, their guidance of the horse, effectiveness of their aids, and the ability to perform certain tests with style and precision. Equitation riders, like hunter riders, are assigned a score out of 100 by a judge based on their performance. The highest score wins the blue. RIGHT: A rider must be perfect in equitation – correct form is most functional. Photo courtesy of Wells Fargo Official Event Program | 5 CP $1 MILLION GRAND PRIX Shines with 5-star FEI Rating Six years in the making, the Canadian Pacific rounds out the richest weekend in show jumping SHOW JUMPING $1 Million Grand Prix will debut as an FEI CSI-5 amongst other notable classes in both the hunter Star (5*) event this September and, although not and jumper divisions. FAST FACTS the first seven figure class hosted in Saugerties, . Two athletes; One sport it will be one of the most iconic. The FEI, the HITS recognizes the growing need for U.S. riders governing body of international horse sports, to compete at a top, international level in their . Men and women riders compete on an has dubbed the event the highest level of show home country, without the expense or hassle of equal playing field, and side by side jumping competition which continues to solidify traveling abroad. From Short Stirrup to Grand Prix . Jumping has been an Olympic sport HITS’ enhanced commitment to domestic high riders, the common goal at HITS is simple: provide since 1912 performance athletes. a competitive environment that meets the needs of riders today, tomorrow, and in the years to come. Jumping is the best known and most HITS Saugerties commenced in the majestic Hudson widely practiced of the FEI disciplines Valley on May 20 with eight weeks of show jumping boasting 14 Grand Prix leading up to the Canadian . A sport that requires courage, control Pacific $1 Million Grand Prix on Sunday, September and technical ability to take horse 6. The days prior to the Saugerties Million will and rider over 10 to 13 “knockable” host three additional FEI jumper classes bringing obstacles, some of which may be the prize money total to $1,168,000 for the taking. double or triple combinations, with Additional featured events include the $34,000 FEI penalties incurred for each obstacle HITS Jumper Classic on Friday, September 4; and knocked down or refused the $100,000 FEI Hudson Valley Jumper Classic on Saturday, September 5 – all of which give the world’s ABOVE: Earlier in 2015, HITS hosted a week of FEI 4* top riders a chance to take the spotlight and show events in Ocala, Florida, which attracted the likes of the globe what they’ve got. All events, Wednesday Beezie Madden, who will also compete in Saugerties this September. LEFT: FEI Ranked classes, like the Canadian through Saturday, are free for spectators and the Pacific $1 Million Grand Prix, host the world’s top riders. public is encouraged to attend. Owning claim to the largest purse in the fifty Photo by Alden Corrigan | Courtesy of FEI states, the Canadian Pacific $1 Million Grand Prix Official Event Program | 7 GALLERY OF CHAMPIONS: The $1 Million Grand Prix Hall of Fame Since its inception six years ago, the Canadian Pacific $1 Million Grand Prix FEI CSI-5*, presented by Wells Fargo has seen an impressive lineup of celebrated equestrian athletes, both four legged and two, converge on the Hudson Valley.

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