Ocala/Fast Facts

EVENT: HITS Ocala Winter Horse Show Circuit

WHAT: Seven-week hunter/jumper horse show circuit produced by HITS, Inc.

WHERE: Post Time Farm, Ocala, Florida

WHEN: Tuesday through Sunday

HOURS: 8 am to approximately 4 pm

DIRECTIONS: I-75 to Exit 354 for Hwy 27 North. Travel twelve miles, Show grounds on the left.

PARKING: Parking is free.

ADMISSION: No admission charge Wednesday through Saturday. Sunday admission is $5 per person, children under 12 are free.

SHOW GROUNDS: 12 show rings and multiple schooling rings for hunter, jumper and equitation classes.

CLASSES: Approximately 250 classes take place per week including two Grand Prix classes per week.

GRAND PRIX DATES:

Ocala Pre-Circuit 1:
	Friday, January 25	$15,000 Friday Open Mini Prix
	Sunday, January 27	$25,000 Grand Prix
Ocala Pre-Circuit 2:
	Friday, February 1	$15,000 Friday Open Mini Prix
	Sunday, February 3	$25,000 Grand Prix
Ocala Winter Classic:
	Thursday, February 14	$25,000 Ariat Grand Prix
	Sunday, February 17	$50,000 EMO Grand Prix presented by The Waldorf=Astoria Collection®
Ocala Winter Festival:
	Thursday, February 21	$25,000 Ariat Grand Prix
	Sunday, February 24	$50,000 Duggan Equipment Grand Prix
Ocala Masters:
	Thursday, February 28	$25,000 Ariat Grand Prix
	Sunday, March 2	$50,000 HITS Grand Prix
Ocala Tournament:
	Thursday, March 6	$25,000 Ariat Grand Prix
	Sunday, March 9	$50,000 HITS Grand Prix
Ocala Winter Finals:
	Thursday, March 13 Sunday, March 16	$25,000 Ariat Grand Prix $100,000 Deluca Toyota Tundra Grand Prix presented by Great American Insurance Group

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Sunday, March 2

Kids Day, always one of the most popular events at HITS. The afternoon is full of family fun and entertainment.

Sunday, March 9

World of the Horse, numerous breeds will be represented in a colorful parade sure to delight your favorite horse lover. Special exhibitions and demonstrations will take place as well. Thunder Country radio WTRS 102.3 remote broadcast.

ATTENDANCE: Per week, approximately 2,000 horses and 4,500 horsemen are on the grounds. More than 3,500 horses, 7,000 horsemen and 10,000 spectators attend over the seven-week event.

PRIZE MONEY: More than $1 million

FOOD: Prepared and served by HITS food service personnel, a complete and diverse menu of food and beverages is available every show day at the restaurant on the show grounds.

SHOPPING: The vendor courtyard features more than a dozen shops offering quality equestrian gear, apparel, jewelry and souvenirs.

IN BRIEF: Since its introduction in 1982, the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit has become a fixture on the East Coast show jumping circuit. Each winter, the Ocala Circuit attracts national and international participants from the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Classes offered range from the Grand Prix show jumping classes to a selection of divisions for both the beginning and experienced rider. Located in Ocala/Marion County, the heart of Florida's horse country, the area is home to over 600 horse farms and hundreds of supporting facilities and businesses.

The Post Time Training Center was originally built for thoroughbred racehorses. The facility is professionally landscaped and features gated entrances, 52 miles of four-board fencing, 26 permanent barns that house 500 stalls, numerous paddocks, bridle paths, and additional buildings for the horse show office, restaurant, and on-site school.

HITS, Inc. is a special events management company primarily focused on producing hunter/jumper horse shows. Based in upstate New York in the village of Saugerties, HITS produced its first horse show circuit in Gainesville, Florida in 1982. Since that time, HITS has grown into a nationwide company with world-class hunter/jumper circuits in California, Florida, Arizona, New York and Virginia.

ECONOMIC IMPACT: The economic impact of HITS Ocala on the surrounding community is estimated at $50 million, which reflects exhibitor spending during the circuit on food, lodging, living expenses, and entertainment in the area during the seven-week event.

HITS POST TIME FARM: 13710 U.S. Hwy 27, Ocala, Florida 34482 I 352.620.2275 I www.HitsShows.com

HITS, Inc. | 319 Main St., Saugerties, NY 12477
info@HitsShows.com | www.HitsShows.com
845.246.8833 | fax: 845.246.6371