Friday, January 29
The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Center Exhibitor Party
The Ocala Winter Circuit kicks off with a speial off-site exhibitor party at The Sanctuary, located at 5590 NW Hwy 225 and Hwy 27, just down the road from HITS Post Time Farm. Come see what The Sanctuary has to offer your equine athlete —all are welcome! 5-8 pm refreshments * heavy hors d'oeuvres * exhibitions * seminars * open house * tour
| Thursday, February 11 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit Sponsor Welcome Reception |
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HITS welcomes its sponsors to the Ocala Winter Circuit with a cocktail reception at Arthur's award-winning restaurant located in the elegant Hilton Ocala. This is an invitation-only event for our valued HITS sponsors and is graciously hosted by Arthur's and The Hilton. The reception will start at 6 pm. Contact Lisa Engel at Lisa@hitsshows.com for more information.
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Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club is proud to be the sponsor of this exclusive art reception highlighting fine equine art. Guests must provide their invitations at the door. Proper dress required. The reception takes place from
6-10 pm. Complimentary wine and hors d' oeuvres, fabulous equine art at Golden Ocala's main clubhouse. This is a “must” attend event, so be sure to
get your invitation! See Lisa Engel at the show office or email her at Lisa@hitsshows.com
The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation Center Exhibitor Party –Take II
For those of you just arriving at HITS Post Time Farm's AA Circuit, HITS Official Equine Sports Therapy Center, The Sanctuary, extends a warm welcome by providing an Open House Exhibitor Party at its facility-all are welcome! Complimentary food, drink and demonstrations. Save the date and stay tuned for the time!
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HITS Ocala Golf Tournament |
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Experience Golden Ocala's tranquil beauty and award winning course design. The course replicates layouts from Augusta National and Scottish link courses including Royal Troon and St. Andrews. Towering pines outlining deep green grass, sugar white sand traps, paved paths and impeccable attention to every detail make Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club's golf facility unsurpassed in the state of Florida. The event is open to all HITS exhibitors and application forms can be downloaded by clicking on this link. Reserve your foursome for the scramble format tournament. A $100 fee per person provides for carts, golf, breakfast, and Awards Luncheon at this private, exclusive club. Entry fees for the tournament can be billed to your show account. Don't miss your tee time--make sure to reserve your spot now and send in your application today.
Opportunities for Golf Tournament Hole sponsorships are still available. Please email Lisa@hitsshows.com for more information.
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HITS and Ipanema welcome all Grand Prix competitors on the road to the
Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix in this special invitation-only event at Ipanema Brazilian Steakhouse. The Reception starts at 6 pm -please email Lisa Engel
at Lisa@hitsshows.com for an invitation or for information.
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Friday, February 26
| HITS Ocala Star Search Exhibitor Party HITS Restaurant 6-8pm |
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Back by popular demand it's the Third Annual HITS Ocala Star Search! Have you got what it takes to be a HIT? Move from the show ring to center stage and give it your all. A select panel of judges will provide you with words of wisdom as they judge the fun-filled competition. The food and drink start at 6 pm and the talent is showcased beginning at 7 pm at the HITS restaurant. The winner will have the opportunity to sing the National Anthem prior to Sunday's $50,000 Strongid C 2X Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health.
Sunday, February 28
World of the Horse
with special on-site radio broadcast WTRS.
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Numerous breeds of horses will be represented in a colorful parade sure to delight all horse lovers. The action takes place around noon in the Grand Prix ring prior to the $50,000 Strongid C 2X Grand Prix presented by Pfizer Animal Health.. Special demonstrations will take place during the day celebrating the World of the Horse. Stay tuned for more details!
5K Fun Run
Time to “hoof it” riders! So lace up and get ready to run at Post Time - 5 pm start time. All participants will receive a HITS race shirt and there is no fee to enter. See the show office for more details!
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Purina Mill's Kids Day |
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Special acts and other fun filled family activities will include a bounce house, clowns, music and special kid-friendly exhibitions. The Ocala Recreation and Parks will be on-site with arts and craft stations, science discovery centers and many other activities geared toward children and young horse enthusiasts. This is a fun-filled family day that will bring a smile to everyone! HITS' Official Radio Station WTRS will be broadcasting on-site and activities kick off around eleven! The evening event will announce Purina Mills' Top Dog winner and will include live music, food and drink in the VIP Tent. Make sure to see a Purina Mills representative for more information!
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Friday, March 19 Team Barber Exhibitor Party |
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Our Ocala veterinarians – Team Barber – sponsor this good old-fashioned country cook-out, complete with barbeque and country music! The party is from
6 - 8 pm at the HITS restaurant and all are welcome!
Sunday, March 21 |
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The jumps are big and so is the prize money! Make sure to get to the show early to get a seat and check out HITS' Official Radio Station, WTRS as they broadcast live at the show!. WTRS' winner of the “ Ocala is a HIT!” competition will be performing prior to the Grand Prix.
presented by Catena, USA
Catena, USA will award the overall leading Grand Prix rider who has won the most prize money in Grand Prix competition over the course of the eight week circuit with a Catena Swiss watch.
The Leading Mare Award
presented Equine Medical Center of Ocala Stallion Services
Provides the circuit's overall high scoring Grand Prix mare with a free embryo transfer performed by Dr. Corey Miller.
2009 Leading Mare Award Winner - pictured
Kyle King & Paola from Cimaron Farm
The Ocala Style of Riding Award
presented HITS Ocala's Official City Publication
Ocala Style, the Ocala Style Award recipient is selected by the jumper judges at the Ocala Winter Circuit, the horseshow personnel in positions of knowledge, including the show management, back gate personnel, stewards, announcers and others over the course of the entire Circuit.
This special award will be given to the rider who exhibits the best American style of riding and possesses the respectful, dignified, courteous and workmanlike manner of a true sportsman on the 2010 Ocala Winter Circuit. The Ocala Style award will be presented prior to the $100,000 DeLuca Toyota Tundra Grand Prix.
The Music Man Perpetual Trophy
presented the Dolan Family
Jumper rider who exhibits the best American style of riding and possesses the respectful, dignified, courteous and workmanlike manner of a true sportsman on the 2010 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit. The Music Man Perpetual Trophy will be awarded prior to the $100,000 DeLuca Toyota Tundra Grand Prix.
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