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$50,000 RIO VISTA GRAND PRIX

2003 Winners
Catskills, NY
Culpeper, VA
Ocala, FL
Indio, CA

2002 Winners
Indio, CA

Rio Vista Products Named as Official Grooming Products for all HITS Horse Shows

At Rio Vista, we have an ongoing commitment to support events in the horse and dog worlds. It's our way of saying "thanks" for supporting our products. Needless to say, every month we receive a high volume of requests for donations and sponsorships and are unable to process some of them due to inadequate information. If you would like Rio Vista to consider your club for a sponsorship, please inform us at least 90 days in advance of your event.


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January 28, 2003
 
Rio Vista Products Named as Official Grooming Products for all HITS Horse Shows
SAUGERTIES, NY (January 28, 2003)--Horse Shows In The Sun (HITS), has announced that Rio Vista Products is the Official Grooming Products for all HITS horse shows. In addition, Rio Vista Products is the title sponsor of four Grand Prix show jumping classes to be held at HITS horse show circuits throughout the 2003 season.

The $50,000 Rio Vista Grand Prix will be held February 23rd at the Indio Desert Circuit in Indio, California. The second $50,000 Rio Vista Grand Prix will take place on February 16th at the beautiful HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida. Riders will be presented with another opportunity to ride in the $50,000 Rio Vista Grand Prix on July 6th at HITS Culpeper in Virginia. The final $50,000 Rio Vista Grand Prix in the series, will be held on July 20th at the brand new HITS Catskills site in Saugerties, New York.

Rio Vista Products is a manufacturer of equine and canine grooming products. The Rio Vista range of grooming products is sold at tack and feed stores and pet shops throughout the United States and Canada. Products include Color Enhancing Shampoos, Conditioners, Hoof Manicure, Equine-Shine, EnerGPlus Feed Supplement and Cool Blue Liniment.

The newest addition to the Rio Vista product line is Hoof Stix Hoof Dressing, a new innovation in hoof dressing that will revolutionize the way horse owners care for their horses' hooves. The custom engineered applicator bottle with a unique built-in brush makes application easier. Hoof Stix Hoof Dressing contains natural ingredients like Tea Tree Oil, Collagen Protein and Aloe Vera Extract that help to protect, strengthen and condition the hoof in all seasons.

Rio Vista is a strong supporter of horse sports and sponsors 246 events a year. "Of the many events we sponsor, the HITS Horse Show Circuits caters to all levels of exhibitors and provides a top quality show for the professionals and novice alike," said Rio Vista Products' Director. For more information on the company, visit their web site at www.riovistaproducts.com, or call (800) 246-6428.

HITS is the largest producer of hunter/jumper horse shows in the U.S., operating five show grounds nationwide-the Indio Desert Circuit in California; Ocala Winter Circuit in Florida; Arizona Winter Circuit in Tucson; HITS Culpeper in Virginia; and HITS Catskills in New York. In the fall of 2003, HITS will introduce the New Marshall & Sterling League National Indoor Finals to be held at Worcester's Centrum Centre, Worcester, Massachusetts.