Texas horseman Britt McCormick, who is involved with committee work in several national organizations, has een named chief operating officer of HITS LLC, the producer of hunter/jumper competitions at several venues around the country.
Britt, the chairman of the U.S. Equestrian Federation’s National Breeds and Disciplines Council, is also a director of the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association and will be involved in HITS efforts to “elevate the brand and reinvigorate their world-class horse shows.”
In discussing his new post, Britt noted that HITS CEO Tom Struzzieri led the way in revolutionizing “how hunter/jumper competitions were managed and conducted. From the first Million Dollar Grand Prix to the M&S League, HITS has always been the leader in innovation for our sport.”
Britt, a licensed judge and course designer who will be based at HITS Saugerties, N.Y., headquarters is a former managing partner of the Las Colinas Equestrian Center, and has been the manager of premier, national and local horse shows.
“Britt is an exciting addition to the new team that we are creating at HITS,” noted Tom Struzzieri.
“His background as a trainer and show manager, together with his involvement at USEF and USHJA, will provide expert insight as we continue to address the things that we can improve at HITS. We are thrilled to begin working with Britt and creating a new path forward.”