After a two-year absence, John Ammerman is returning to HITS Vermont to manage the eight-week summer horse show with co-manager Joe Dotoli.
John produced the Vermont Summer Festival for more than 30 years before HITS took over that role in 2021. The 2023 Vermont Summer Festival will feature an extended eight-week schedule with six USEF National-rated competitions from July 5-Aug. 13. There also will be two Channel II weeks June 23 – July 2, as well as Equitation Tuesdays throughout the circuit to help riders qualify for national finals.
HITS Director of Horse Show Operations Rian Beals with Vermont series co-managers Joe Dotoli and John Ammerman. (Photo courtesy of HITS)
“No one knows the Vermont Summer Festival better than John, and we are excited to welcome him back to manage this venue,” noted HITS CEO Peter Englehart.
“This event has a special place in all of our exhibitors’ hearts, and we want to continue delivering top sport with the boutique feeling everyone has come to love at HITS Vermont.”
As John noted, “I am excited to work with the new management at HITS, as well as my good friend and co-manager, Joe Dotoli. I love the Vermont Summer Festival and believe in delivering an amazing event for all our customers. This incredible venue offers so many wonderful and unique opportunities, and I am thrilled to be a part of it again.”
HITS Vermont will continue to offer an all-inclusive horse show just outside Manchester, Vermont. The show offers every level, from the Short Stirrup Classic to the $40,000 weekly Grand Prix. Plans include an enhanced VIP experience and weekly exhibitor parties.
Information about the 2023 Vermont Summer Festival is available at www.HITSShows.com.