OCALA, FL (January 12, 2026) HITS is pleased to announce that O’Connor Signature at the Oaks Community will be designated the title sponsor of the $10,000 O’Connor Signature at the Oaks Jr. A/O Jumper High Classic for Weeks I, II, III and IV of the 2007 HITS Ocala Winter Circuit.
The Oaks is perfectly located in Lake City, Florida, in the triangle between Ocala, Jacksonville and Tallahassee. “Lake City gives you all of the advantages of Florida living, without the weather challenges and financial burdens of owning property on the coast,” said President of Dick’s Realty, Bradley Dicks. “Here, you have the best of both worlds, with the peace and beauty of a small-town, yet easy access to all of the cultural activities and practical conveniences of Gainesville and Jacksonville.”
Set to begin sales in spring 2007, The Oaks offers 240 idyllic one to five acre lots set among gigantic oak trees on 1,222 acres. The Oaks is designed so that each lot has value for the owner, with picturesque views and access to at least one of the many top-of-the-line equestrian amenities within the community.
As the first branded equestrian facility in the world, O’Connor Signature at The Oaks is modeled after successful golf course brands such as Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Fazio. The O’Connor Signature designation marks the highest industry standards for design, construction, programming, staffing and management to insure optimum quality, safety and efficiency. For a complete list of amenities that O’Connor Signature at the Oaks Community has to offer please visit www.oconnorattheoaks.com.
The $10,000 O’Connor Signature at the Oaks Jr. A/O Jumper High Classic will be featured at HITS Saugerties Spring and Summer Circuits as well.
Also on HITS’ agenda for 2007 in Ocala is the unveiling of a new Grand Prix Ring and a new Main Hunter Ring with a raised berm for VIP seating that overlooks both rings. These rings will be placed at the east end of the current show ring area. Both rings will feature state-of-the-art footing provided by Footing Authority. The Grand Prix Ring will feature Polyrite, the most advanced polymer-coated synthetic footing used at equestrian competitions to date, while the Main Hunter Ring will provide a soft ride on EuroFelt ® enhanced footing.
HITS, Inc. is a special events management company primarily focused on producing hunter/jumper horse shows. Based in upstate New York in the village of Saugerties, HITS produced its first horse show circuit in Gainesville, Florida in 1982. Since that time, HITS has grown into a nationwide company with world-class hunter-jumper circuits in California, Florida, Arizona, New York, and Virginia. In January 2006 HITS entered into a private equity arrangement with Leonard Green & Partners, LP in Los Angeles. As a result, HITS, Inc. will be able to develop and execute exciting operational and strategic initiatives that both solidify its well-established position as the leader in horse show management and allow for new growth opportunities.
2007 HITS Ocala Dates
Ocala Unrated 1
January 24-28
Ocala Unrated 2
January 31 - February 4
Off Week- February 5-11
Ocala Winter Classic (I)
February 14-18
Ocala Winter Festival (II)
February 21-25
Ocala Masters (III)
February 28 - March 4
Ocala Tournament (IV)
March 7-11
Ocala Winter Finals (V)
March 14-18
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