Fast Facts Ocala 2006
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EVENT: HITS Ocala Winter
Horse Show Circuit WHAT: Seven-week
hunter/jumper horse show circuit produced by HITS, Inc. WHERE: HITS
Post Time Farm, Ocala, Florida WHEN: Wednesday
through Sunday PARKING: Parking
is free Wednesday through Sunday. ADMISSION: No admission charge Wednesday through Saturday. Sunday admission is $5 per adult, children under 12 are free. Admission proceeds benefit local charities. SHOW
GROUNDS: 10
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. 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: Over $1,000,000 FEATURED EVENTS: $25,000
HITS Grand Prix - Sunday, January 22 at 1:00pm
$25,000 HITS Grand Prix - Sunday, January 29 at 1:00pm $25,000 HITS Grand Prix - Thursday, February 9 at 1:00pm $50,000 EMO Grand Prix - Sunday, February 12 at 1:00pm $25,000 HITS Grand Prix - Thursday, February 16 at 1:00pm $50,000 HITS Grand Prix - Sunday, February 19 at 1:00pm $25,000 HITS Grand Prix - Thursday, February 23 at 1:00pm $50,000 Footings Unlimited Grand Prix - Sunday, February 26 at 1:00pm $25,000 HITS Grand Prix - Thursday, March 2 at 1:00pm $50,000 HITS Grand Prix - Sunday, March 5 at 1:00pm $25,000 HITS Grand Prix - Thursday, March 9 at 1:00pm $100,000 Grand Prix of Ocala presented by Great American Insurance Group - Sunday, March 12 at 1:00pm $25,000 Junior / Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic - Saturday, March 11 at 10:00am $25,000 Marshall & Sterling Child / Adult Jumper Classic - Sunday, March 12 at 8:00am SPECIAL EVENTS: Kids Day - Sunday, February 26 Grand Finale - Sunday, March 12 Champions of the Week Presentations are held on Sundays prior to the 1:00pm Grand Prix. 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. 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. 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. ECONOMIC IMPACT: C HITS POST TIME FARM: 13710 U.S. Hwy 27; Ocala, Florida 34482; Tel: 352-620-2275 www.HitsShows.com HITS Ocala Offers Qualifying Classes for
Marshall & Sterling
League Finals 2006 will be held at:
U.S.
Grand Prix League Finals |
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HITS
CORPORATE OFFICE: 319 Main Street, Saugerties,
New York 12477. Tel: 845-246-8833, Fax: 845-246-6371, Website: www.HitsShows.com
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