OCALA, FL (January 25, 2010)–Show jumping will never be the same! The first Pfizer Million Grand Prix qualifier and the $5,000 Devoucoux Hunter Derby made a big impact on the show jumping circuit, in what will be a mainstay throughout this year’s HITS Ocala Winter Circuit.
Ocala January Classic Opens the 2010 Season at HITS Ocala
OCALA, FL (January 21, 2010)—With a touch of frost the week before, warmer days are ahead as HITS Ocala is officially underway at Post Time Farm. Exhibitors from far and wide are gathered in the ‘Horse Capital of the World’ for the best in show jumping this season.
HITS! Exhibitor Party hosted by The Sanctuary
OCALA, FL (January 21, 2010)—As part of the opening celebrations for the 2010 Ocala Winter Circuit, HITS and The Sanctuary Equine Rehabilitation & Sports Therapy Center will welcome all HITS exhibitors back to the ‘Horse Capital of The World’ with a special open house and exhibitor party on Friday, January 29.
AGRItunity 2010 conference slated for Jan. 23
This info provided by Gary K. England, Sumter County, FL commercial horticulture agent AGRItunity 2010, a West Central Florida farming conference and trade show, will take place 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Sumter County Fairgrounds near Webster. The conference’s keynote address features well-known local food advocate Sharon Yeago of the Farmers Market Coalition. She’ll …
Good-by 2009
2009 was not one of the best years for farmers and Everett Griner tells us why.
Fore! Golden Ocala to host annual golf event
Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club will host its annual HITS Ocala Golf Tournament on February 22 at the exclusive golf course that is known as one of the best places to play in the Sunshine State. The private club will open its doors for HITS exhibitors this year and is charging only $100 per person, which includes a Continental …
Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club returning sponsor of the 2010 HITS
OCALA, FL (December 28, 2009)—HITS is proud to announce that the Golden Ocala Golf & Equestrian Club is returning as a sponsor of the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit, set to begin at HITS Post Time Farm, in Ocala, Florida on Wednesday January 20.
Christmas Trees
Did you know that there are three trees planted for each one cut? Everett Griner tells us this and much more today.
FL Commissioner’s Spotlight on the Trailtrotter Program
This week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight from Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson is about the Florida Division of Forestry’s Trailtrotter program, which awards patches to participating equestrians who ride horse trails in Florida State Forests to achieve various levels of accomplishment. More information is available online by clicking on Trailtrotter Program.
Faulty Science of “Predator-Prey” Relationship: Humans and Horses
Colorado Springs, CO (December 14, 2009) — When she realized Mark was being too agressive with her filly, Dale Rose of Brandon, Mississippi got creative. Rose “gave” the teenager an imaginary glove to gentle his touch. “Then,” says the Wind Child Farm owner, “it became beautiful to watch.”