THERMAL, CA (January 26, 2026) — HITS is proud to announce that Surpass is the official sponsor of the Level 7 Jumpers at the 2007 HITS Thermal Desert Circuit in Thermal, California.
Surpass is manufactured by IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.which is a worldwide leader in the development and commercialization of innovative technology-based products and services for veterinary, food and water applications.
Surpass will also sponsor the 2007 Ocala Winter Circuit and be the title sponsor of the Surpass Level 7 Division of the 2007 HITS Saugerties Circuit.
IDEXX’s primary business focuss is on pet health, a growing market around the world. In this market, IDEXX develops, produces and sells an integrated portfolio of products and services to companion animal veterinarians. Offerings include in-clinic diagnostic tests and instrumentation, laboratory services, pharmaceuticals, and practice management software. Over 100 scientists drive innovation, identifying relevant new technologies and developing them for veterinary application. The mission of this business is to supply veterinarians with tools, technologies and services that support best medical practices, enabling veterinarians to respond to the health needs of their patients, while operating more efficient and profitable practices.
IDEXX leverages its expertise in diagnostic technology in three additional business areas. The Company provides the preferred tools for monitoring the health of production animals, such as cattle, swine and poultry. IDEXX also provides diagnostics for detection of microbiological contamination of drinking water, and for screening of antibiotic residues in milk.
Show Jumping at HITS Thermal runs Tuesday through Sunday with competitions in up to 12 show rings. Week I culminates Sunday with the $50,000 EMO Grand Prix, on January 29. Also on Sunday, is the World of the Horse celebration. The World of the Horse is a stunning Parade of Breeds that will precede the $50,000 EMO Grand Prix class in the newly constructed Million Dollar Grand Prix Ring at HITS Thermal.
Hollywood trick rider Ramon Becerra will be the featured act in the World of the Horse that will include a Mexican rodeo exhibition by Coachella Valley Charros and Escaramuzas. World of the Horse also will feature a performance by the famed all-woman Mane Event Drill Team and a special exhibition of the Olympic sport of Dressage riding.
The Parade of Breeds during World of the Horse will offer a closer look at breeds like Friesians, Clydesdales, Icelandics, Tennessee Walkers and Fox Trotters. For more information please, call visit the HITS website www.HitsShows.com.
For the past 15 years, HITS has produced a six-week winter horse show circuit just five miles from HITS Thermal at the intersection of Monroe Street and Avenue 52 in Indio, California. The 2007 HITS Desert Circuit will be held at the new, state-of-the-art HITS Desert Horse Park equestrian facility in Thermal, California.
The new horse park will be the largest Hunter/Jumper horse show venue in the United States and will encompass more than $10,000,000 in improvements, including stabling for more than 3,000 horses and 12 competition rings. HITS Thermal will also feature the new state-of-the-art footing provided by Footing Authority.™
In January 2006 HITS entered into a private equity arrangement with Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. in Los Angeles. As a result, HITS, Inc. is able to develop and execute exciting operational and strategic initiatives that both solidify its well-established position as the leader in horse show management and allow for new growth opportunities including the construction of HITS Desert Horse Park. HITS generates significant economic impact in each of its five venues in California, Arizona, Florida, Virginia and New York.
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