Wordley Martin Completes 2024 Arena Renovations at HITS Hudson Valley
May 15, 2024 - Saugerties, NY
Photo courtesy of HITS
Photo courtesy of HITS
Wordley Martin, a leading developer of equestrian properties and premier riding surfaces, has completed an extensive arena renovation project at the HITS Hudson Valley showgrounds in Saugerties, New York. The renovations, which were started in March 2024, were completed in less than two months in order to be ready for the facility’s busy 2024 show season. Wordley Martin co-founders Sharn Wordley and Craig Martin have expanded their private arena construction business, which included rings for Olympic-level riders in jumping, dressage, and eventing, to include competition showgrounds that have earned rave reviews from riders and trainers.
Five arenas at HITS Hudson Valley that total more than 250,000 square feet were renovated in 2024. During the last two months, Wordley Martin has guided HITS through its second phase of renovation at HITS Hudson Valley; the first phase was completed in Spring 2023. Wordley Martin also completed improvements last year at HITS Ocala’s Post Time Farm in Ocala, FL.
“Once again it has been a pleasure to work with HITS to help transform their facility,” said Martin. “It’s gratifying to see them continue to offer the best for their customers.”
Wordley added, “We want to help provide the foremost possible experience for exhibitors at HITS, and that includes our own horses that compete at their venues.”
The Hunter Stadium and its adjacent schooling ring were completely renovated in order to provide an enhanced experience for hunter riders. The stone wall-lined arena will be brand new for riders entering the ring for the first time this year during the HITS-on-the-Hudson Spring Premier show on May 17-19.
The Hudson Ring, along with the corresponding schooling ring, was expanded and updated utilizing Wordley Martin’s premium footing blend to create the new Pond Ring and will serve exhibitors competing at all levels of the sport.
“The level of expertise and attention to detail that Wordley Martin provides is second to none,” said HITS COO Joe Norick. “All equestrians know how important footing is and Wordley Martin has given our exhibitors the best possible surface on which to practice and compete. After last year’s successful first phase of renovation, we were excited to continue upgrading more arenas with them overseeing every step.”
Competition at HITS Hudson Valley begins May 17 and runs through September 15, 2024. For more information, please visit HITSShows.com.
To build your dream arena or improve your competition facility, reach out to Wordley Martin today at info@wordleymartin.com or call 561-328-9770.
About HITS
Since its inception in 1982, HITS, LLC has grown into the market-leading lifestyle management company producing hunter, jumper, and dressage horse shows. Based in Kingston, New York, HITS is a national company producing horse shows in Ocala, Florida; Culpeper, Virginia; Wayne, Illinois; East Dorset, Vermont; Del Mar, California; and Saugerties, New York. HITS is owned by Traub Capital Partners.
About Wordley Martin
Wordley Martin provides equestrian arena architecture, construction, installation, and footing products to create a personalized, ideal riding environment. Founded by international grand prix riders Sharn Wordley and Craig Martin, Wordley Martin has installed more than 450 arenas throughout the United States and has become the choice of top athletes and owners from the Olympic disciplines of show jumping, eventing, and dressage who value Wordley Martin’s exceptionally high standard of execution. Whether it be for a traditional outdoor arena, covered arena, indoor arena, or gallop track, Wordley Martin’s unique sand mixture, incorporating textiles and fibers, results in a dust-free surface to ideally support every impact. Learn more at www.WordleyMartin.com.
