The national real estate development and investment company, Stratford Business Corporation, which is owned by Mitchell Wolff and Joel Hoffman, purchased the 800-acre Nevele Grande complex last year and has implemented a $10 million renovation plan at the historic resort. All 682 of the luxury guest rooms as well as all the common areas, recreational facilities, nightclubs, and restaurants at the Nevele Grande are included in the complete makeover. From May through September, exhibitors at HITS Catskills will have luxury accommodations conveniently located literally next door to the horse show-the entrance to the Nevele Grande is just ½ mile from the show grounds entrance. In addition to the Grand Prix events, the Nevele is also hosting a series of exhibitor night parties.

"We are proud to be a part of the HITS Catskills horse show," said Mitchell Wolff. "The Nevele Grande can accommodate exhibitors and their families for the entire circuit, including their dogs. We have everything here to make their stay a vacation-there's a 12-acre lake, an 18-hole golf course, an outdoor ice rink, racquetball and tennis courts, plus our spa facilities and health club. This is a partnership that benefits everyone involved. It's a great opportunity for us to be the title sponsor of two of the Grand Prix events."

Stratford Business Corporation has offices in Hempstead, New York and Parsippany, New Jersey. For more information, contact the Nevele Grande Resort & Country Club at 1-800-647-6000 or visit www.nevele.com.

MEDIA CONTACT: Mary Hilton, HITS Media & Public Relations, 319 Main Street, Saugerties, New York 12477. Phone: 845-246-8833, E-Mail: hiltonhits@cs.com.