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OCALA, FL (March 1, 2007) —Children of all ages and their parents are invited to enjoy a day of family activities as HITS brings the fun and games to Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida on Sunday, March 4.
Children will love watching the show jumping competition, which starts at 8 AM and goes to 5 PM and includes everything from Pony Jumper to Olympic-level Grand Prix jumping. Kids Day activities begin at noon and conclude at 2 PM. Admission is $5 for adults on weekends, children 12 and under are admitted free.
Following the Kids Day activities, the attention shifts to the Grand Prix field. The $50,000 Iron Springs Farm Grand Prix, presented by Sag Harbor Realtors caps off an exciting week of show jumping.
HITS is proud to host competitions in its new Grand Prix ring and new Main Hunter ring with a raised berm for VIP seating that overlooks both rings. These rings are located at the east end of the current show ring area. Both rings feature state-of-the-art footing provided by Footing Authority™, a division of International Surfaces Group, Inc. The Grand Prix ring features Polyrite™, the industry's most advanced polymer-coated synthetic footing, while the Main Hunter ring provides a soft ride on EuroFelt®-enhanced footing.
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. HITS moved the Ocala horse shows from the 100-acre Golden Hills International Show Grounds to the circuit's new home, the 300+ acre Post Time Farm in 2002. HITS Post Time Farm is located just a few miles west of the Golden Hills International Show Grounds on Highway 27. 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.
In January 2006 HITS entered into a private equity arrangement with Leonard Green & Partners, L.P. in Los Angeles. As a result, HITS, Inc. is able to develop and execute exciting operational and strategic initiatives that both solidify its well-established position as the leader in horse show management and allows for new growth opportunities including the construction of the new HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California. HITS generates significant economic impact in each of its five venues in California, Arizona, Florida, Virginia and New York.
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Kids Day returns to HITS Ocala on Sunday, March 4.
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