2025
DEL MAR
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
FRIENDS & FAMILY
BEAUTIFUL DESTINATIONS
COMMUNITY
PARTNERS
HITS IS THE PREMIER PRODUCER OF
HUNTER, JUMPER, & DRESSAGE SHOWS
IN THE UNITED STATES
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 – SEPTEMBER 14
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 11 – 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
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
Del Mar Horsepark
Del Mar Horsepark is a 65-acre
equestrian facility owned by the
state of California and managed
by HITS, LLC.
Following a multi-million-dollar
remodel, the Horsepark re-opened
in July 2023, hosting the HITS Del
Mar Sunshine Classic. Located
just 25 minutes north of San Diego
and three miles east of the Pacific
Ocean, Del Mar Horsepark is one
of the West Coast’s most popular
showgrounds.
The facility features a meticulously
groomed 275’ x 375’ grass Grand
Prix arena, complete with 1,400
permanent spectator seats and
offers generous VIP areas, sponsor
tents, and vendor spaces, making it
an ideal setting for competitors and
exhibitors. The Horsepark currently
features 400 permanent stalls with
room for additional temporary
stabling.
HITS Del Mar Show Series
HITS Del Mar Horsepark | February 13 - October 19
THE TANGIBLE
• World-Class Footing
• Improved Ring Layout to Showcase
Hunters, Jumpers, & Equitation
• New Hunter Arena
• Covered Arena
HORSE & RIDER
• New Partnerships & Sponsorships to
improve the Experience in / out of the Ring
• Exciting offerings including WCHR,
ClipMyhorse.tv Hunter Classic series,
USHJA International & National Derbies, &
The League presented by Marshall & Sterling
Insurance
EAT | DRINK | RELAX | ENJOY
• Hospitality Improvements,
including Exhibitor Tent open to all
• Community Areas & Events
• Facility Improvements
WHAT’S NEW AT HITS DEL MAR
The HITS Del Mar Horsepark has always been a unique facility, and HITS is
proud to continue to enhance the property and overall horse show experience
for horses and riders. A key focus in 2025 is making the horse show accessible
and enjoyable to a wider range of exhibitors through facility enhancements as
well as by broadening the scope of class offerings.
The HITS Del Mar Ocean Club will now be open seating for all guests, ensuring
that horse show exhibitors, trainers, barn staff, and families all have the oppor
tunity to enjoy complimentary hospitality events along with a perfect view of
hunter, jumper, and equitation action. The Ocean Club will be a gathering place
for the horse show community, and a center point for special activities and
events, such as the derby day hat contest, dog agility exhibition, and more!
The reconfiguration of the ring layout and the addition of a third hunter arena
will create better flow across the grounds and will allow HITS Del Mar to offer
even more opportunities for the developing riders and horses, including hunter,
jumper, and equitation classes sanctioned by The League, presented by Mar
shall & Sterling Insurance.
In addition to the premier hunter and jumper events, HITS Del Mar is proud to
host the Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West on the
grass field, and will be featuring the new Arion Sellier Equitation Championship
in the covered arena in August. This highlight event will kick off finals season for
junior athletes as they prepare for the championship classes ahead.
Of course, not to be missed is the hugely popular Dressage at HITS Del Mar
Series, welcoming riders from across the country and around the globe. The
series continues to be a key part of the U.S. Dressage competition calendar
and a standout destination for exhibitors.
DEL MAR DELIGHTS
H I G H L I G H T S
Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar
Timeless tradition, and a family business
with the best water views! 4.4 Google Stars.
1360 N Harbor Drive, San Diego
858.481.1166
Clarie’s on Cedros
Breakfast and lunch spot, complete with
cocktails. No reservations, but you’ll get
in! Baked goods you won’t forget!
246 N Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach
858.259.8597
Ensui Sushi
Fresh fish supplied twice per day. Mouth-
watering Japanese cuisine with American
style. Inside the Del Mar Shopping Center.
2689 Via De La Valle, Suite A, Del Mar
858.925.7750
Fidel’s Little Mexico
The name says it all. A 55-year tradition,
and voted best family restaurant. Open
every day except Christmas and Thanks
giving. 4.4 Google stars!
607 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach
858.755.5292
Jake’s Del Mar
Southern California dining with ocean
views- brunch, lunch, dinner, dessert. 4.6
Google stars with ocean-breeze views!
1660 Coast Blvd, Del Mar
858.755.2002
Monarch Ocean Pub
Laid back and beach-inspired fare with
sunset views. “Beach-inspired”:
how can you beat that! Closes late.
1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar
858.925.6047
Pacifica Del Mar
Award winning coastal cuisine. Another
ocean breeze favorite! 4.5 Google stars.
A 30-year reputation.
1555 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar
858.792.0476
Pamplemousse Grille
Incredible French cuisine, with a French
country kitchen atmosphere. Located right
at the Del Mar race track.
514 Via De La Valle, Unit 100, Solana Beach
858.792.9090
Parioli Italian Bistro
Authentic Italian with family size servings
available for your barn-catered gather
ings! Reasonably priced and a terrific
reputation.
647 Highway 101, Solana Beach
858.755.2525
WHERE TO EAT, STAY & PLAY
For other cuisine and food experience options, be sure to go beyond
Yelp and Google, VisitDelMarVillage.com.
The Inn Rancho Santa Fe
A full-service luxury resort located 4 miles away
from the HITS Horsepark. Recently renovated,
The Inn has been completely transformed into
a sanctuary of vintage luxury and timeless
tradition.
5951 Linea Del Cielo, Rancho Santa Fe
858.221.4000
Les Artistes Inn
Every room is unique and full of handcraft
ed architectural details. 2 blocks from the
ocean. 4.1 Google stars. Reasonably priced.
Only 5 minutes from the showgrounds!
944 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar
858.755.4646
Orli La Jolla
A landmark building in the neighboring La Jolla.
Carries the secrets of a 1910-era building mixed
with the charm of a boutique hotel that feels like
home. 4.9 Google stars. Only 10 minutes from
the showgrounds!
7753 Draper Avenue, La Jolla
858.727.2776
Surfhouse Boutique Hotel
Surfhouse is serious about their ability to de
liver a SoCal experience. Authentic, connect
ed and local. Surfing is definitely a priority
and they have tons to offer. 4.7 Google stars.
15 minutes to the showgrounds.
960 N. Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas
760.545.5033
Inn at Moonlight Ranch
With 5 suites and a World’s First Well Certified
hotel, this boutique experience is exquisite.
Extraordinary environment with focus on air,
water, lighting, nutrition, fitness, comfort, mind.
4.9 Google stars. 15 minutes to show grounds!
105 N. Vulcan Avenue, Encinitas
760.450.5028
courtesy of The Inn Rancho Santa Fe
Del Mar Beach
The two plus miles of sandy beach of
fers a great place to relax, walk, or run.
Two coastal parks, Powerhouse and
Seagrove Parks, are located just above
the 15th Street surf break; providing a
great spot to picnic with friends and
family.
Compass Balloons
Now, this is the way to see the ocean,
beautiful homes and the quiet from an
unexpected perspective. Nothing quite
like it! Best early am or at sunset over
the ocean.
1969 Villa Cardiff Drive, Cardiff
760.704.7407
Beach Volleyball
Watch or play! Bring your own or recruit on
the beach!
Best spots are Fletcher Cove Park in
Solana Beach or Del Mar Beach Volleyball
Courts.
3200 Camino Del Mar
WHERE TO EAT, STAY & PLAY
For other cuisine and food experience options, be sure to go beyond
Yelp and Google, VisitDelMarVillage.com.
Del Mar Farmers Market
The Market offers pesticide-free seasonal
fruits and vegetables, eggs, potted herbs,
orchids, international cuisine, seafood,
bread and baked goods, hummus, honey,
fruit juice, and arts & crafts.
The Market operates year-round
Saturdays from 12–4 pm
the lower outdoor parking lot at
1050 Camino Del Mar / Civic Center
Del Mar Golf Center – Pelly’s
Mini Golf
Driving range, short game area, mini-
golf all in one location. Great reviews!
4.6 stars.
15555 Jimmy Durante Blvd, Del Mar
858.509.5130
Dog Beach
Del Mar loves dogs!
Take your best friend to the beach!
3902 29th Street, Del Mar
Sunset Seat Sculpture
Beautifully carved bench, one of
a kind that illuminates at sunset.
Bring a camera as it’s a favorite
Instagram spot!
130-210 S Camino Del Mar
Park
Jumper
Hunter
Jumper
Grand Prix &
Jumper 2
Schooling
Arena
Grab & Go
Food
Jumper 1
Schooling
Gate Closed
Hacking
Permanent Stabling
Hunter 3 Warm-up
Lungeing
Coast to Crest Trai
San Dieguito River
VIP
Parking
Retention
Pond
Isolation
Stabling
Farrier
Storage
Parking
General
r
Main Hunter
Ring
Hunter
&
Grand Prix
Grass Field
Maintenance
Area
RV Park
Restaurant
Ocean Club
Permanent Stabling
Portable Stabling
Retention
Pond
Grass Field
Show
Office
Main
Entrance
Administration
Office
Via D
e La Valle
El Camino Real
il
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Arena
Main Hunter &
Hunter 2 Schooling
Lungeing
Until 6:30 am
Isolation Stabling
Isolation Stabling
VIP
Parking
Vendors
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DEL MAR HORSEPARK