The six-week Arizona Winter Circuit has been a staple of West Coast circuits for many years. HITS took over production of this circuit in 1991. The Arizona Winter Circuit offers a full range of competition classes for beginners to advanced riders. Exhibitors gain valuable experience in the show ring under the eye of some of the country's top judges.

What: Six-week hunter/jumper horse show circuit produced by HITS, Inc.

Where: Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, AZ

When: Wednesday through Sunday
Sundance Welcome, February 1-5
Kachina Classic, February 8-12
Tuson Winter Classic, February 15-19
Sahuaro Classic, February 22-26
Arizona Winter Festival, March 1-5
Arizona Desert Finals, March 8-12

Hours: Wednesday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to approximately 4 p.m.

Admission: Admission is free Wednesday through Sunday.

Show Grounds: Five show rings and multiple schooling rings for hunter, jumper and equitation classes.

Classes: Approximately 250 classes take place per week including one Grand Prix class per week.

Attendance: Per week, approximately 600 horses and 1,500 horsemen are on the grounds.

Prize Money: Over $200,000

Featured Events
$500 Marshall & Sterling Adult Hunter Classic, Every Saturday.
$500 Marshall & Sterling Children's Hunter Classic, Every Sunday
$1,500 Marshall & Sterling Child/Adult Jumper Classic, Every Sunday.
$1,000 Fast Lane Farm Junior/Amateur-Owner Hunter Classic, Every Sunday.
$25,000 Grand Prix - Sunday, February 5, 1 p.m.
$25,000 Grand Prix - Sunday, February 12, 1 p.m.
$25,000 Grand Prix - Sunday, February 19,1 p.m.
$25,000 Grand Prix - Sunday, February 26, 1 p.m.
$25,000 Grand Prix - Sunday, March 5,1 p.m.
$25,000 Grand Prix - Sunday, March 12,1 p.m.

Economic Impact: The economic impact of HITS Arizona on the surrounding community is estimated at over $15 million, which reflects exhibitor spending during the circuit on food, lodging, living expenses and entertainment in the area during the six-week event.

Pima County Fairgrounds: 11300 S. Houghton Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85747-9755; (520) 762-9100; (520) 762-9598 www.HitsShows.com ~~~