OCALA, Fla.--HITS Ocala, at Post TimeFarm, has been almost completely redone with new rings and new footing.

The renovation by Wordley Martin includes multiple show rings spanning nearly six acres in what is a multi-phase plan for the venue.

The HITS Ocala Winter Circuit runs for 10 weeks and starts in January 2025 and is currently holding the HITS Holiday Series.

More than a month of excavation work by the Metzger Construction Corp. took place before Wordley Martin began to build the riding arenas, fencing, and cement curbs around the two mature live oak trees inside the rings.

The trees have been trimmed and preserved, maintaining the atmosphere that the Ocala environment provides.

Metzger also built the berms and service roads.

 

THE OLD Hunter 2 and 3 rings were removed, which created a brand-new riding area and will hold Hunter Rings 2, 3, and 4, along with the Post Time Arena and Post Time Annex for jumpers.

This work is at the opposite end of the venue from the first phase of renovation, so the property looks connected and will give all exhibitors – no matter what level they compete at – the safety and security that quality footing provides.

“We are lucky to partner again with Sharn Wordley and Craig Martin and their fabulous company,” said HITS Chief Customer Officer Joe Norick. “They created a new blend of footing for HITS to provide the ultimate riding surface and give riders and horses the best experience and footing to compete on and protect their animals.”