Friday, January 23

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! 5-8pm refreshments*heavy hors d'oeuvres * exhibitions * seminars * open house * tour

Saturday, January 31

The Sanctuary Clinics by Famous Horsemen

Kyle King and others will conduct clinics at The Sanctuary—call for details and information.

Thursday, February 5

HITS Ocala Winter Circuit Sponsor
Welcome Reception

Saturday, February 7

The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy and
Rehabilitation Center Exhibitor Party

For those of you just arriving at Post Time Farm's AA Circuit, The Sanctuary extends a warm welcome by providing an Open House Exhibitor Party at its convenient Hwy 27 and 225 location. Seminars by renowned horsemen, therapeutic technicians, and veterinarians as well as dinner and refreshments! 5-9 pm

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Thursday, February 12 Equine Art Reception and Silent Auction presented by Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club

By Invitation Only. Jacket Required. Golden Ocala Golf and Equestrian Club is proud to be the presenting 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.

Silent auction to benefit the Human Society of Marion County. Auction items currently include The Fox by Phyllis Frazier, the Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Barkitecture doghouse and jewelry by Design Works Custom Design Jewelry. Photography by Todd Keith, a Joanne Zeller Quentin piece, an Inspirational poster by Lili Weik Photography—the winner can pick the photo and inspirational phrase, leather and sheepskin open front boots by CWD www.cwdsellier.com . For more information on the Gala or to contribute to the Silent Auction, please contact Lisa Engel at lisa@hitsshows.com .

©Lili Weik Photography

Friday, February 13 Central Equine Relay & Exhibitor Party

Central Equine, the source for quality horse sale advertisements, is sponsoring this unique, fun-filled exhibitor party where teams of three riders will compete in a Nations Cup format competition under the lights in the Grand Prix Arena.The event is limited to 12 teams, so sign-up today! All are welcome!

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Sunday, February 22

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 $75,000 Strongid C 2X Grand Prix. Special demonstrations will take place during the day celebrating the World of the Horse. Stay tuned for more details!

Friday, February 27

HITS Ocala Star Search Exhibitor Party
7 pm at the HITS Restaurant

Back by popular demand it's the Second 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 6pm and the talent is showcased beginning at 7pm. The winner will have the opportunity to sing the National Anthem prior to Sunday's $50,000 Purina Mill's Grand Prix!

Friday, March 13 Team Barber Exhibitor Party 6 pm at the HITS Restaurant

Our Ocala veterinarians – Team Barber – sponsor this good old-fashioned country cook-out, complete with barbeque and country music! At the HITS Restaurant, 6-8-pm. All are welcome!

The Catena Leading Lady Award
sponsored by Catena, USA

Catena, USA will award the overall leading female 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. Award presentation to take place after the
Grand Prix.

The Leading Mare Award
sponsored by 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.

The Ocala Style of Riding Award
Sponsored by 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 2009 Ocala Winter Circuit. The Ocala Style award will be presented prior to the $100,000 DeLuca Toyota Tundra Grand Prix presented by Great American Insurance Group.

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The FarmVet Tack Room Award Competition

The Music Man Perpetual Trophy
sponsored by the Dolan Family

Awarded to the Pony Jumper rider who exhibits the best American style of riding and possesses the respectful, dignified, courteous and workmanlike manner of a true sportsman of the 2009 Ocala Winter Circuit.