2025
CHICAGO
Welcome
Home to HITS!
We are excited to kick off
another year of horse shows!
With more than 40 years
of horse showing under the
HITS name, we are now build
ing on its legacy, continuing
to evolve in parallel with our
clients’ needs, and will remain
at the forefront of equestrian
competition. We are listening
to our clients and continue to
implement improvements to
our facilities.
In addition to elite competition,
we prioritize the client
experience, horse and rider
safety, and a culture of
community amongst our
riders, trainers, sponsors,
staff, and spectators.
This is more than a horse
show. This is HITS.
H I T S
MORE THAN A HORSE SHOW
BEAUTIFUL DESTINATIONS
FRIENDS & FAMILY
COMMUNITY
PARTNERS
HITS IS THE PREMIER PRODUCER OF
HUNTER, JUMPER, & DRESSAGE SHOWS
IN THE UNITED STATES.
©Photo courtesy of Maven
The year with HITS
OCALA,
FL
DEL MAR,
CA
CHICAGO,
IL
HUDSON VALLEY,
NY
HITS Ocala
Winter Circuit
JANUARY 1 – MARCH 23
HITS Del Mar
Show Series
APRIL 29 – AUGUST 31
HITS Chicago
Show Series
MAY 7 – SEPTEMBER 14
CULPEPER,
VA
HITS Culpeper
Show Series
APRIL 12 – SEPTEMBER 28
HITS Hudson Valley
Show Series
MAY 16 – OCTOBER 12
MANCHESTER,
VT
HITS Vermont
Summer Festival
JULY 2 – AUGUST 10
Festival of the Horse
OCALA, MARCH 28-30
HUDSON VALLEY, JUNE 26-29
CULPEPER, AUGUST 8-10
CULPEPER,
VA
Dressage at
HITS Culpeper
JUNE 21–22
HUDSON VALLEY,
NY
DEL MAR,
CA
HUDSON VALLEY,
NY
Dressage at
HITS Hudson Valley
MAY 10 – SEPTEMBER 21
CHICAGO,
IL
Dressage at
HITS Lamplight
MAY 31 – SEPTEMBER 21
Dressage at
HITS Del Mar
FEBRUARY 13 – OCTOBER 19
The League National Finals
presented by Marshall & Sterling Insurance
SEPTEMBER 10–14
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LOCATIONS
I N S I D E R
HITS understands that there is more to horse showing than
the course. The HITS Insider is a resource for our clients to
personalize their horse show experience. The Insider pro
vides access to helpful information on events, facilities, and
partners as our horse shows evolve over time to meet clients’
needs. Be sure to watch for the live links throughout this guide
for access to more information and bonus content.
VISIT HITS & our partners!
There is nothing like an in-person catchup. Check out our
U.S. map of venues to learn more about all the HITS shows,
and visit our sponsors and vendors onsite for their most
current offerings and merchandise!
FOLLOW HITS & our partners everywhere!
HITS is on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube and in the
media. Click the links to connect directly with our partners.
SHARE with your friends & family!
Help keep your community in the loop by sharing the
HITS Insider with friends, family, and fellow competitors.
Visit online, connect on social,
share with your family & friends!
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
Our sponsors, riders,
trainers, families,
staff, and surround
ing communities are
partners in the HITS
experience. HITS is
more than a horse
show. We’re creating
a family environ
ment here. This is
a place where we
are welcoming
everyone.
— Peter Englehart
HITS President and CEO
About HITS
Chicago Series
As one of the country’s most
beautiful equestrian facilities,
the incredibly charming HITS
Lamplight Equestrian Center is
the premier horse show facility
of the Midwest. Located on 55
acres, the showgrounds are
landscaped with thousands of
trees, perennial gardens, and
flower-lined walkways. Dedi
cated sand and rubber walking
paths for horses lead the way
to barns and arenas. The main
arenas feature individual pavil
ions offering excellent viewing
for spectators. The Ringside
Café and Hitching Post Bar, with
indoor and outdoor seating,
offer food service and catering
and are perfect for hosting
any event.
HITS Chicago Horse Show Series
HITS Lamplight Equestrian Center | May 7 - September 14
EAT | DRINK | RELAX | ENJOY
• Lovely hospitality facilities
• Complimentary food & beverage events
• Community areas & events
THE TANGIBLE
• Beautiful horse show grounds
• Thoughtful ring layout to showcase hunters,
jumpers, & equitation
• Ample schooling areas for each ring
• Quality footing
HORSE & RIDER
• Wide range of stabling & cost options
• New partnerships & sponsorships to improve
the experience in & out of the ring
• Exciting class offerings including WCHR,
USHJA International & National Derbies,
weekly jumper specials, & The League
presented by Marshall & Sterling Insurance
• Walking paths
WHAT’S NEW AT HITS CHICAGO
HITS Chicago is once again the most action-packed summer venue with 13 hunter/jumper weeks
and five dressage weeks of competition. Amidst the exciting schedule of hunter, jumper, equita
tion, and dressage divisions, HITS Chicago is thrilled to continue to offer some of HITS’s fan-favor
ite classes for the 2025 season. With such an array of opportunities, 2025 promises to be the best
year yet at Lamplight Equestrian Center.
The already exciting lineup of hunter offerings at HITS Chicago includes a World Champion
Hunter Rider (WCHR) designation during Lamplight Summertime III on July 16-20, as well as
two USHJA International Hunter Derbies, 13 USHJA Open National Hunter Derbies, four USHJA
Junior/Amateur National Hunter Derbies, and the USHJA Hunter Team Challenge. In addition,
USHJA Green Hunter Incentive 3’/3’3” and 3’6”/3’9” classes shine the spotlight on develop
ing equine superstars, while The League, presented by Marshall & Sterling Insurance, Hunter
Derbies showcase progressing riders. The multiple top-level derby events, special hunter ring
atmosphere, and quality of competition across all HITS venues, including HITS Chicago, contin
ues to elevate the overall experience for hunter riders.
For jumper athletes, the popular $10,000 STX Open Speed Series, which will be run at 1.25-1.30m,
continues as a cornerstone of the weekly HITS Chicago schedule. Along with exciting prize mon
ey, STX sponsors a leading rider award, with the leading circuit rider winning an exclusive STX
Tack Box, while the overall leader from all HITS venues will be given a six-month lease on an STX
2-Horse truck. The STX Open Speed Series complements an already impressive roster of jump
er classes, such as jumper classics at various heights sanctioned by The League, presented by
Marshall & Sterling Insurance, the Alliant Private Client Cup, the Horseflight Jumper Classic, and of
course, the weekly American Standard HITS Grand Prix.
HITS is also proud to welcome a broader audience to Lamplight Equestrian Center in 2025.
• Dressage at HITS Chicago: HITS Chicago’s popular dressage series features five weekends
of competition, including the always highly anticipated U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions,
where the best of the best go head-to-head for national championship honors.
• The League Mid-West Finals, presented by Marshall & Sterling Insurance: HITS Chica
go is also proud to once again host The League Mid-West 2025 Finals, presented by Marshall &
Sterling Insurance. With a fun and unique atmosphere, riders of all levels can enjoy the premier
championship experience they have worked all year to achieve.
CHICAGO SCHEDULE
H I G H L I G H T S
La Za’ Za’ Trattoria
A Taste of Northern Italy, the name “ZaZa’s”
is a “dream-come-true” of Founder and
President, Dino Sisto, who transformed
his dream into a reality back in 1995!
5 S 1st Street, St. Charles
630.443.9304
Flyin’ Hawaiian
The tastes of Hawaii without the long plane,
car, or truck ride at Flyin’ Hawaiian Food
Truck! Huli Huli Chicken anyone?
28 W 468 High Lake Rd Unit 3, W Chicago
630.708.8224
Mio Modo
Ciao, “Mio Modo” means “My Way.” Well,
Chef Scott’s way, to be specific.
200 S 2nd St, St. Charles
630.587.8221
Preservation
Indoor & Outdoor seating, creative cuisine
in a shared food experience, live music,
and trivia nights. What could be better?
513 S 3rd St, Geneva
630.208.1588
The Graceful Ordinary
Refined, yet familiar, it’s a tavern with a fresh
twist—new, yet incredibly comfortable.
3 E Main St, St. Charles
331.235.5803
Taco Madre Food Trucks
Taco Madre Food Truck is a family owned
business with humble beginnings inspired
by the raw ingredients found in Mexican
cuisine mixed with world flavors.
902 Randall Rd, St. Charles
630.549.6161
WHERE TO EAT, STAY & PLAY
For other cuisine and food experience options, be sure to go beyond
Yelp and Google, visit DiscoverDupage.com/Restaurants.
Herrington Inn & Spa
Overlooks the Fox River in Geneva, Illinois.
Quaint and intimate, elegant yet comfortable.
Only 20 minutes from the showgrounds!
15 S River Ln, Geneva
630.208.7433
Hotel Baker
Luxury all the way, and what a beautiful
riverside setting. “Second to none!” Even
Donny Wahlberg and Jenny McCarthy
celebrated their wedding there.
25 minutes from the showgrounds!
100 W Main St, St. Charles
630.584.2100
Inn at Water’s Edge
Wow, what views and total relaxation!
Sit down by the lake and sink into bliss.
Adjacent to the McAninch Arts Center,
home of terrific shows & performances.
30 mins away from the showgrounds!
425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn
630.942.6888
For more traditional hotel options, be sure to go beyond
Yelp and Google, visit DiscoverDupage.com/Hotels.
Arcada Theatre
The Arcada Theatre is a historic theatre
dedicated to showcasing the Arts.
Offering nightly live music, dining, &
entertainment in the Fox Valley Region.
105 E Main St, St. Charles
630.962.7000
Dunham Castle
An 1842-built chateau built by Mark
Dunham on 300 acres. He became the
leading importer and breeder of Perche
ron workhorses, changing agriculture
dramatically. How Wayne, IL, became
an equestrian town.
5N648 Dunham Rd, Wayne
Fabyan Japanese Gardens
Fall in love with the incredible beauty and
peace of perfectly managed Japanese
Gardens. A quick 20 minutes from the
showgrounds.
1925 S Batavia Ave, Geneva
630.377.6424
St. Andrews Golf &
Country Club
Public club with two 18-hole courses,
plus a TopTracer practice facility. Book
tee times online!
2241 Illinois Rte 59, W Chicago
630.231.3100
WHERE TO EAT, STAY & PLAY
For other attractions and experiences, be sure to go beyond
Yelp and Google, visit DiscoverDupage.com/Things-to-do.
River View Mini Golf
Want to compete out of the ring?
Putt-putt, it is! Bring your barn friends!
Part of the Park Amenities at
Pottawatomie Park.*
8 North Ave, St. Charles
630.584.1028
Motorcycle Museum & Art Gallery
Where motorcycle history meets art.
Imagine a location where gleaming,
restored motorcycles stand side by side
with thought-provoking artworks.
Experience the past, present, and future
of motorcycling at this unique museum.
1317 E Main St, St. Charles
630.526.4800
St. Charles Paddlewheel Riverboats
Finishing up at the show early on a
Sunday? Check out a historic Sunday
Cruise with live commentary by docents
from the History Museum. Part of the Park
Amenities at Pottawatomie Park.*
8 North Ave, St. Charles
630.584.2334
West Branch Forest Preserve
& Pratt’s Wayne Woods
Craving out-of-the-saddle fun for the
family? Visit the West Branch Forest
Preserve or Pratt’s Wayne Woods: hiking,
fishing, and picnicking. Both areas allow
dogs. Sunrise to sunset.
West Chicago
630.933.7248
*Pottawatomie Park’s 47 acres on the east bank of the Fox River in the heart of downtown St. Charles truly offers
something for everyone, from tennis buffs and golfing duffers to people who fish and those who swim like a fish!
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LAMPLIGHT EQUESTRIAN CENTER