The 2024 HITS Chicago Series commenced with a thrilling start at the Lamplight Spring Classic I from May 8-12. All photos by Alison Hartwell Photography
Founded in 1946 by a small group of fox hunters in the post-World War II era, the Germantwon Charity Horse Show (GCHS) has grown to become one of the largest all-breed horse shows in the United States. The community’s deep-rooted love for horses and the desire to foster connections among friends, family, and animal lovers have been the driving forces behind the show’s enduring success.
Kiersten Sudlow, the owner of Performeq, a mobile tack store, has been riding horses her entire life. Her mother, Fara Sudlow, is well-known among Hunter/Jumper riders in the Greater Memphis area as the proprietor of Saddles N Such in Germantown, Tennessee.
Recently, several horses in the Mid-south region have tested positive for equine coronavirus (ECoV), raising concerns among horse owners and veterinarians. It is recommended to quarantine horses exposed to or testing positive for Equine Coronavirus (ECoV) for a minimum of 21 days to prevent the spread of the virus.