HITS is an acronym for Horses in the Sun. It is a hunter/jumper horse show. In Ocala, it runs from January through March and offers a series of competitions with substantial prize money for the winners.
It is a massive event, with people and horses attending from all over the world. And the farm acreage where it is held becomes like a small town. Because of its size, people ride horses to get to different places, or motor scooters, or golf cars.
We've attended HITS for several years but were late getting out there this year and so missed most of the jumping events. But we've posted a number of photos of the shows and you can find them by typing in "HITS" in the search box on this blog.
For more information, click here.
Wonderful shots of the horses Lowell. I don't think I've ever seen one on the ground like that.
ReplyDeleteLowell, beautiful captures here! The horses are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful horses in your photos. I can see why you attend this event. I grew up with a barn full of horses, so I know something about their attraction. My last horse when I was a teenager was a large (17 hands +2") show jumper. She could jump the moon if asked.
ReplyDeleteAs a native of Kentucky, horses hold a special place in my heart...I love these photos.
ReplyDeleteHermosos caallos Jacob. Es un animal muy noble.
ReplyDeleteBuena semana.
Un abrazo.
Belos cavalos.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e boa semana.
Curious about the one on the ground.
ReplyDeleteDo you ride? You are in horse country!
Great photos!
Janis
GDP
I love your pictures! Beautiful horses!
ReplyDeleteThis must be such a fantastic event to watch. That horse in your third shot is a beauty.
ReplyDeleteThe third shot is my favourite.
ReplyDeleteIt must be a fabulous time in town, Lowell!
ReplyDeletea beautiful reportage
ReplyDeleteI was telling Bill about HITS (what I had already learned on your blog) while we were watching the Ky Derby Saturday (I know, different, but horses...) I don't know much about horses at all, but my mother was born and raised in Louisville and loved it. (She migrated west as a young woman for a job and never went back.) So we always watched the Derby with her and now when we can we watch in her memory.
ReplyDeleteLovely captures of horses frolicking!
ReplyDeleteMy brother-in-law rides and competes in cutting competitions. Very different from your fancy eastern horsie stuff!
ReplyDeleteGoodness look at those beautiful shiny coats, fabulous horses Jacob and obviously very well loved and cared for.
ReplyDeleteHorses horses---what can I say!
ReplyDeleteMB
Looks like a great event, Jacob !
ReplyDeleteBeautiful captures !