The countdown to National Sunshine Series 2026 has already begun, and it is never too early to start planning your winter at Desert International Horse Park!
With returning championships and finals, NEW FEI offerings and much, much more, here is an early look at the National Sunshine Series highlights you are not going to want to miss.
NATIONAL SUNSHINE SERIES 1
October 28 – November 1, 2026
Premier Hunters / Level 6 Jumpers
$100,000 National Grand Prix w/ $5,000 U25 Overlay
$30,000 1.45m Open Welcome
$30,000 1.40m Classic
$10,000 1.35m Welcome
$15,000 1.35m Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships
$25,000 1.45m Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships
$15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open (Grass Field)
$15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Junior/Amateur (Grass Field)
3′ Junior/Amateur Eq Challenge
$1,000 .95m Jumper Classic
$2,000 1.0m Child/Adult Jumpers
USHJA Amateur Hunter Championships
USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic for Amateurs
NAL Finals ($5,000 Children’s Hunter Final, $5,000 Adult Hunter Final, $10,000 1.15m Junior Jumper Final, $10,000 1.15m Amateur Jumper Final, $10,000 1.25m Junior/Amateur Jumper Final, $10,000 1.35m Junior/Amateur Jumper Final)
National Sunshines Series will offer a number of championships and finals, including the USHJA Amateur Hunter Championships. Photo by Megan Giese Media/DIHP
NATIONAL SUNSHINE SERIES 2
November 4-8, 2026
CSI3* / Premier Hunters / Level 6 Jumpers
$117,000 CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix
$62,500 CSI3* 1.45m Qualifier
$32,000 CSI3* 1.45m Speed
$30,000 1.40m Grand Prix
$15,000 1.40m Classic
$10,000 1.35m Welcome
$10,000 1.15m Junior/Amateur Mini Prix
$75,000 Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Regional Championships (Grass Field)
$15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open
$15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Junior/Amateur
USHJA Hunter Team Challenge
USHJA Horse of the Year Awards – Zone 10
CPHA Style of Riding Championship – South
Onondarka Medal Final
USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final – West
Note that the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Final – West previously held during National Sunshine Series 2 will now be held during Desert Holiday.