Ocala, Florida, United States – February 20, 2025 – The 2025 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit continued with another exhilarating week of elite show jumping at Hits Post Time Farm. Thursday’s $25,000 Alliant Private Client Cup brought another intense showdown, with Robert Blanchette (IRL) and Carnlea Premier Balou, Ridersmith’s […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – January 26, 2025 – The $24,500 HorseFlight Jumper Classic provided an exciting conclusion to the Ocala January Festival. Canadian rider Harold Chopping (CAN) delivered a stellar performance aboard Geronimo SCF, Diane Halpin’s 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (Veron x Silvio I), clinching victory with a […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – January 27, 2024 – Another sunny day set the stage for Saturday’s premiere event, the $75,000 Summit Joint Performance Grand Prix, during the second week of the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit as weekend competition commenced. Athletes and spectators made their way to the Grand Prix ring […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 17, 2023 – Savannah Unger (USA) had more than luck on her side for St. Patrick’s Day, leading her second $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix victory gallop of the season aboard Fabio on Friday at Hits Ocala. The quick and careful duo showcased their […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 5, 2023 – Speed was key for Santigo Lambre (BRA) and Chattanooga as they chugged to victory in the $75,000 Joan Pletcher Real Estate Grand Prix at HITS Ocala. It marked the pair’s second day in the show ring together and their second win […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – February 26, 2023 – The sixth week of the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit was all about Hunter Holloway (USA). After winning Friday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix with Dana de Kerglenn, she returned on Sunday to top the $75,000 John Deere Grand Prix aboard Eastern Jam. […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – February 24, 2023 – It was a wire-to-wire victory for Hunter Holloway (USA) and Dana de Kerglenn during Friday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Ocala. Holloway and the coming 10-year-old Selle Français mare set an unmatched double-clear effort during the tiebreaker to eventually lead […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – February 19, 2023 – Germany’s Andre Thieme (GER) is back at Hits Ocala and already dominating the leaderboard, capturing Sunday’s victory in the $100,000 Ocala Electric Utility Grand Prix aboard Conacco. The veteran duo bested a 12-horse jump-off with a double clear effort that was […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – February 17, 2023 – Dorothy Douglas (USA) gave spectators a bit of deja vu on Friday, repeating her victory in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix from Week One with MTM Caepten. She and her new partner bested the nine other double-clear entries by over a […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – February 12, 2023 – Obi Wan proved that he is officially back in top form, winning his second grand prix of the week with Aaron Vale (USA) during the $75,000 Showcase Properties Grand Prix at Hits Ocala. Saving the best for last, Vale and Obi […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – February 10, 2023 – Aaron Vale ( USA) scored another $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix victory at HITS Ocala on Friday, piloting Obi Wan to the victory during this week’s jump-off. With six double clear performances, Vale and Obi Wan put on the pressure as the […]
Ocala, Florida, USA– February 5, 2023 – Ivaro N showcased his speed and agility with Lisa Goldman-Smolen (USA) during Sunday’s $50,000 Stal Hendrix Grand Prix at HITS Ocala, besting a seven-horse jump-off by over a second with turns that were unbeatable. David Cameron (AUS) rode Oaks Come By Chance […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – January 20, 2023 – Perfect weather and a brand new arena greeted riders for the first week of the 2023 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit at Post Time Farm. Riders gathered at the redesigned Grand Prix Ring featuring Wordley Martin footing for the first major class […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 19, 2022 – The 2022 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit is coming to a close, with nine weeks of competition now complete. This past week, Ocala Winter Celebration, featured FEI CSI2* competition, a $100,000 HITS Grand Prix, a $10,000 Diamond Mills Hunter Prix, and preparations […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 17, 2022 – The 2022 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit is coming to a close, with nine weeks of competition now complete. This past week, Ocala Winter Celebration, featured FEI CSI2* competition, a $100,000 HITS Grand Prix, a $10,000 Diamond Mills Hunter Prix, and preparations […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 12, 2022- The 2022 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit is nearing its end, with eight weeks of competition now complete. The latest week to come to a close, the Ocala Winter Finals, featured FEI CSI2* competition, the $75,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix, a […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 03, 2022 – Seven weeks of the 2022 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit are now complete. The most recent week of competition, the Ocala Tournament, featured FEI CSI2* competition, the $50,000 HITS USEF Grand Prix, a $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, and numerous brilliant […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – February 24, 2022 – The second half of the 2022 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit is underway, with the sixth week of competition coming to a close. The Ocala Masters featured FEI CSI2* competition, the $100,000 John Deere USEF Grand Prix, a $10,000 Diamond Mills […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – February 27, 2022 – The second half of the 2022 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit is underway, with the sixth week of competition coming to a close. The Ocala Masters featured FEI CSI2* competition, the $100,000 John Deere USEF Grand Prix, a $10,000 Diamond Mills […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – February 20, 2022 – With the conclusion of the fifth week, the 2022 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit has reached the halfway point! The Ocala Winter Festival featured FEI CSI2* competition, the $100,000 Ocala Electric Utility USEF Grand Prix, a $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – February 10, 2022 – The fourth week of the 2022 Hits Ocala Winter Circuit has come to a close! The Ocala Winter Classic featured FEI CSI 2* competition, a $75,000 USEF Grand Prix, a $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, a USHJA Pony Hunter Derby […]
Ocala, Florida – January 30, 2022 – After an impressive first week of competition, horses and riders found another level for the second week of the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit, the Ocala January Festival. Many of the week’s winners are already preparing for the $500,000 Great American Grand […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – January 21, 2022 – The 41st Hits Ocala Winter Circuit kicked off this past week with the Ocala January Classic. Horses and riders brought their best to the new year, with plenty of highlights for Jumpers and Hunters alike. Read on for a recap of the […]
Ocala, Florida – January 23, 2022 – The 41st HITS Ocala Winter Circuit kicked off this past week with the Ocala January Classic. Horses and riders brought their best to the new year, with plenty of highlights for Jumpers and Hunters alike. Read on for a recap of the week’s […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – April 03, 2021 – Eight Weeks of FEI and USEF-Rated Competition, plus the HITS Championship Hits-on-the-Hudson is the place to be this summer, so be sure to add it to your calendar as you make your 2021 plans! Throughout the eight weeks of FEI […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 26, 2021 – Over the past ten weeks Hits has awarded $4 Million in Prize Money and celebrated its 40th Anniversary in the Horse Capital of the World®. From Grand Prix Veterans to Lead Line Champions, Hits Ocala has awarded and lauded winners at every […]
Ocala, Florida , USA – March 28, 2021 – It was a perfect day at Hits Ocala for the seventh Great American $1 Million Grand Prix, where riders from near and far took their shot at the coveted title and the winner’s share of $350,000. The sun was shining […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 22, 2021 – That’s a wrap for the Hits Ocala Winter Celebration (IX), featuring world-class hunter and jumper competition. Riders are certainly on their A-game as we near the end of the Circuit. This week featured the $200,000 Hits Ocala Grand Prix, where […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 19, 2021 – That’s a wrap for the Hits Ocala Winter Celebration (IX), featuring world-class hunter and jumper competition. Riders are certainly on their A-game as we near the end of the Circuit. This week featured the $200,000 Hits Ocala Grand Prix, where […]
Ocala, Florida, USA – March 14, 2021 – The Ocala Winter Finals have long served to be a big week for Hunters at the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit, featuring World Champion Hunter Rider Week and showcasing hunters in the Grand Prix Ring and Main Hunter Ring. This week […]
