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HITS Ocala Winter Horse Show Circuit

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.


GRAND PRIX DATES:

Ocala Pre-Circuit 1:
Friday, January 25 $15,000 Friday Open Mini Prix
Sunday, January 27 $25,000 Grand Prix

Ocala Pre-Circuit 2:
Friday, February 1 $15,000 Friday Open Mini Prix
Sunday, February 3 $25,000 Grand Prix

Ocala Winter Classic:
Thursday, February 14 $25,000 Ariat Grand Prix

Sunday, February 17 $50,000 EMO Grand Prix
presented by The Waldorf=Astoria Collection®

Ocala Winter Festival:
Thursday, February 21 $25,000 Ariat Grand Prix
Sunday, February 24 $50,000 Duggan Equipment
Grand Prix

Ocala Masters:
Thursday, February 28 $25,000 Ariat Grand Prix
Sunday, March 2 $50,000 HITS Grand Prix

Ocala Tournament:
Thursday, March 6 $25,000 Ariat Grand Prix
Sunday, March 9 $50,000 HITS Grand Prix

Ocala Winter Finals:
Thursday, March 13 Sunday, March 16
$25,000 Ariat Grand Prix
$100,000 Deluca Toyota Tundra Grand Prix
presented by Great American Insurance Group

HITS Ocala Winter Horse Show Circuit official site

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