Riders have the chance to earn points with many accredited riding associations during the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit. This year’s Circuit is recognized by more than a dozen associations awarding points towards Local and National Year-End Awards and Finals. If you are planning to show at the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit, be sure to read up on the different associations so you don’t miss out on any qualifying opportunities! Different associations have different membership requirements, so be sure you read the requirements carefully or stop by the horse show office and ask one of the secretaries for more information!
Associations that are recognizing the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit include:
United States Equestrian Federation
United States Hunter Jumper Association
Marshall & Sterling Insurance League
Central Florida Hunter Jumper Association
Georgia Hunter Jumper Association
Illinois Hunter Jumper Association
National Collegiate Equestrian Association
National Horse Show Association
North American League
North Carolina Hunter Jumper Association
Ohio Hunter Jumper Association
Show Jumping Hall of Fame
South Carolina Hunter Jumper Association
South Florida Hunter Jumper Association
Take2 Thoroughbred League
Washington International Horse Show
Wisconsin Hunter Jumper Association
World Championship Hunter Rider
“Riders really count on the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit to get a jump-start on earning points toward qualifying for about 50 year-end finals and championships sanctioned by these local and national organizations,” said Tom Struzzieri, President and CEO, HITS, Inc. “We understand how important that is for our riders and for development of our sport across the country. We are pleased to keep adding to this list of organizations each year.”
Do you have an idea for an association we missed? Let us know your favorite organization and we will reach out to them about sanctioning the 2021 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit!
More Information on the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit
The HITS Ocala Holiday Series features two weeks of USEF-Rated competition, December 9-20, 2020, with Grand Prix, Hunter Prix and more! Then join us back at the beautiful HITS Post Time Farm for ten weeks of USEF-Rated competition, January 19 – March 28, 2021, at the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit. The season will culminate with the seventh edition of the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix on Sunday, March 28. Prize Lists, Entry Blanks and Class Listings are available online now!
Check out new and returning features and amenities at the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit:
- Over $4 Million in total prize money awarded including the seventh Great American $1 Million Grand Prix to close out the Circuit
- New footing and footing refurbishment throughout the grounds
- Introducing the HITS HotSpot – a new WiFi Lounge to work or study, offering complimentary High-Speed Internet
- Lights being installed in the Main Hunter Ring and Schooling Area
- Blue Ribbon Scholars returns as the on-site educational service for the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit – Contact Mira Korber for more information
Reserve your Stalls Today!
Circuit Tent Stalls are available for $1,000 for the ten-week Ocala Winter Circuit. A few prime locations in the permanent barns are still available too! Contact us to reserve stalls or for more information.
On-Site Housing Options
HITS Post Time Farm also offers a fleet of turn-key housing options including on-site homes, the Post Time Condos and GenZHomes. Enjoy the convenience of being directly on the show grounds and make HITS Post Time Farm your home away from home this winter! Contact us for more details, photos, pricing, or to schedule a tour.
Prize List, Class Listing and Entry Blanks are now available for the HITS Ocala Holiday Series and HITS Ocala Winter Circuit. Check out the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit web page and follow us on social media! For all questions regarding the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit please call 845.246.8833 or email us.