THERMAL, CA (November 30, 2012) – It’s on! Now that the preliminary AIG Thermal $1 Million Grand Prix qualifiers at Blenheim EquiSports, Jump Del Mar, Sacramento International and Langer Equestrian Group shows have concluded, it is clear that the HITS Desert Circuit is in for an exciting and competitive season as final qualifying continues. After ten qualifying grand prix, which took place between August and November, Rusty Stewart and his 10-year-old gelding Bristol, owned by Grey Fox Farm, produced three wins and sit atop the preliminary AIG Thermal Million Rider Rankings with $37,000 in accumulated prize money.

Stewart pinned the AIG Thermal Million as a definite on his 2013 winter schedule with Bristol, who is Stewart’s first homebred colt and a testament to the Grey Fox Farm breeding program.

“He has been amazing during these last few shows,” said Stewart of his mount. “We brought him along from a baby with great success and he’s a great horse with a terrific personality. He was fifth in the FEI World Cup Standings for the West Coast, and I’m looking forward to continued success with him this season, right up to the [AIG] Thermal Million!”

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