The 28th Annual HITS Ocala Winter Circuit featuring the $100,000 DeLuca Toyota Tundra Grand Prix, presented by Great American Insurance Group
on Sunday, March 15

EVENT:
HITS Ocala Winter Horse Show Circuit

WHAT:
Eight-week hunter/jumper horse show circuit produced by HITS, Inc. that runs from January through March annually. Since its introduction in 1982, the HITS Winter Circuit in Florida has been a fixture on the East Coast show-jumping circuit. Each winter, the Circuit attracts national and international participants from the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Located in 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. Classes offered range from the Grand Prix show jumping classes to a selection of divisions for both the novice and experienced rider. The Circuit features 14 Grand Prix events worth a total of $575,000 in prize money, which includes the $100,000 DeLuca Toyota Tundra Grand Prix, presented by Great American Insurance Group to close out the circuit during the all-new HITS Ocala Winter Celebration.

WHERE:
HITS Post Time Farm
13710 US Highway 27
Ocala, Florida 34482
Phone: 352.620.2275 (during horse shows only)

WHEN:
Daily, Tuesday – Sunday 8 am to 4 pm during show weeks.
Ocala Pre-Circuit I: January 14-18
Ocala Pre-Circuit II: January 21-25
Ocala Winter Classic: February 3-8
Ocala Winter Festival: February 10-15
Ocala Masters: February 17-22
Ocala Tournament: February 24 – March 1
Ocala Winter Finals: March 3-8
NEW FOR 2009! Ocala Winter Celebration: March 10-15

SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:
Ocala Pre-Circuit 1:
Friday, January 17

$10,000 Mini Prix

Sunday, January 18 $25,000 HITS Grand Prix, $20,500 M&S Children's/Adult Jumper Championship
Ocala Pre-Circuit 2:
Friday, January 23

$10,000 Mini Prix

Sunday, January 25 $25,000 HITS Grand Prix, $20,500 M&S Children's/Adult Jumper Championship
Ocala Winter Classic:
Thursday, February 5

$25,000 HITS Grand Prix
Sunday, February 8

$50,000 EMO Grand Prix, $10,000 Jr/A-O Jumper Low Classic, and $15,000 U-Dump Jr/A-O Jumper High Classic

Ocala Winter Festival:
Thursday, February 5

$25,000 HITS Grand Prix
Sunday, February 15

$50,000 Duggan Brothers Equipment Grand Prix, $15,000 Jr/A-O Jumper Low Classic, and $25,000 Jr/A-O Jumper High Classic

Ocala Masters:
Thursday, February 19

$25,000 HITS Grand Prix
Saturday, February 21 $15,000 M&S Children's/Adult Jumper Classic night class
Sunday, February 22

$75,000 Strongid® C 2X Grand Prix, $10,000 Jr. Hunter Classic, $10,000 A-O Hunter Classic, $10,000 Jr/A-O Jumper Low Classic, and $15,000 U-Dump Jr/A-O Jumper High Classic

Ocala Tournament:
Thursday, February 26

$25,000 HITS Grand Prix
Saturday, February 28 $5,000 Children's Hunter Classic night class
Sunday, March 1

$50,000 Purina Mills Grand Prix, $10,000 Jr/A-O Jumper Low Classic, and $15,000 U-Dump Jr/A-O Jumper High Classic

Ocala Winter Finals:
Thursday, March 5

$25,000 HITS Grand Prix

Saturday, March 7

$10,000 ASG Software Solutions/USHJA International Hunter Derby night class

Sunday, March 8

$50,000 Ring Power Grand Prix, $5,000 Pony Commotion, $10,000 Jr/A-O Jumper Low Classic, and $15,000 U-Dump Jr/A-O Jumper High Classic

Ocala Winter Celebration:

Friday, March 12

$25,000 HITS Grand Prix

Friday, March 13

Ronnie Mutch Equitation Championship

Saturday, March 14

$15,000 Jr/A-O Jumper Low Classic, $25,000 Team Barber Jr/A-O Jumper High Classic and $5,000 Adult Hunter Classic night class

Sunday, March 15

$100,000 DeLuca Toyota Tundra Grand Prix presented by Great American Insurance Group, $25,000 M&S Children's/Adult Jumper Classic

 

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

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

ENTRANCES:
Spectator Parking & Entrance: Main Entrance, off of Hwy 27. Parking is free.
Exhibitor Entrances:
Stabling Entrance – Permanent and Temporary Stabling
Main Entrance – Horse Show Office and Competition Rings

THE FACILITY:
HITS Post Time Farm, Ocala, Florida
Post Time Farm was originally built as a training center for thoroughbred racehorses. The facility is professionally landscaped and features gated entrances, 52 miles of four-board fencing, 24 permanent barns that house 560 stalls, numerous paddocks, bridle paths and additional buildings for the horse show office and restaurant. In 2007, HITS completed a renovation project that added two new rings to the facility–a new Grand Prix ring and a new Main Hunter ring–increasing the total ring count to 12. Spectator seating is available at every ring. Spectator parking is located off Highway 27 at the main entrance gate.

For a map of the property, please click here.

REFRESHMENTS:
HITS Post Time Farm offers one of the best on-site Food Service Pavilions in equestrian sports today. Spectators can grab some lunch and find a grassy spot on the berms while watching some of the world's best show jumping with the entire family in the heart of the Marion County.

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

LODGING:
For a complete listing of lodging options near the show grounds, please check out our HITS Ocala Lodging Partners

HITS-TORY:
Since its introduction in 1982, the HITS Winter Circuit in Florida has been a fixture on the East Coast show-jumping circuit. Each winter, the Circuit attracts national and international participants from the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Located in 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. Classes offered range from the Grand Prix show jumping classes to a selection of divisions for both the novice and experienced rider. In 2009, the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit was expanded to eight weeks of competition with the addition of a sixth week of AA-rated competition. The expanded Circuit features 14 Grand Prix events worth a total of $575,000 in prize money, which includes the $100,000 DeLuca Toyota Tundra Grand Prix, presented by Great American Insurance Group to close out the circuit during the all-new HITS Ocala Winter Celebration.

Each year, more than 3,500 horses, 7,500 horsemen and 10,000 spectators attend HITS Ocala and more than $1 million in prize money is awarded.

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


For information during the horse shows, please contact:
HITS Post Time Farm | 13710 US Highway 27 | Ocala, FL 34482
 352.620.2275 | fax: 352.620.2059

For information prior to the start of the horse shows, please contact:
HITS, Inc. | 319 Main St. | Saugerties, NY 12477
info@HitsShows.com | www.HitsShows.com
845.246.8833 | fax: 845.246.6371

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