About
Our Desert Home
With nearly 1.6 million square feet of competition and riding space, the Desert International Horse Park is one of the largest equestrian facilities in North America. Offering 15 weeks of world-class competition from October through March, the facility is a destination location for thousands of equestrians, their horses, family and friends for several months annually. Competitors from all over the world travel to Thermal, CA to not only compete but to enjoy everything the desert has to offer.
Surrounded by the beauty of picturesque mountains, the Desert International Horse Park is close to Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, La Quinta, Coachella and more unique places to discover. The area is known for its resort lifestyle with a selection of fine dining, art & film festivals, golf & tennis, outdoor adventures, and wonderful warm, dry weather in the winter months. As the Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau claims, come #findyouroasis in the desert.
Our Team
Finding a fantastic team that puts horses first, while having a keen focus on the rider, trainer, owner, and sponsor experience, is a key aspect of our vision. Welcoming a mix of fresh and familiar faces, our goal is to bring in individuals who specialize in creating an excellent show experience.
Having just begun to make our vision a reality in August of 2019, we now have a core group of experts to kick our plans into gear. The Desert Horse Park International team continues to grow as we seek to achieve our goals for an excellent customer experience. This section will continue to grow as our desert team comes together.
Meet Our Team
Steve Hankin
President & CEO
Pat Boyle
Show Manager
Skyler Brittner
Scheduling & Technical manager
Phil DeVita
Show Manager
Kyle Gould
Footing Manager
Ashley Keeler
Show Office Manager
Joseph Wilson
Facility Manager
Jeanette Gilbert
Events Manager
Janet Lewis
Sponsorships/Vendors
Tori Bilas
Press & Communications
Nathaniel Neubauer
Chef/Food Service
Brian Wallace
Stabling/Feed Operations
Lyn Nelson
Assistant Office Manger/Results
Announcements
Interactive Mortgage Returns as Sponsor of Young Jumper Program at Desert International Horse Park
Thermal, Calif. – Sept. 5, 2022 – Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) is thrilled to announce Interactive Mortgage will return for the 2022/2023 DIHP show season as title sponsor of the Young Jumper Program, offering $150,000 in prize money and including the hugely...
Stall Reservations for 2022/2023 Season
During the 2022/2023 season, we are selling weekly stalls for permanent barns and clear span tents. Weekly stalls enable us to maintain the flexibility to meet the needs of as many customers as possible intending to come to the horse park. We recognize that many...
A Q&A with NAYC Gold Medalist Erin Nichols
Zone 10/Region 7 representative Erin Nichols came home from the FEI North American Youth Championships with a few extra souvenirs: three medals to be precise. The young athlete from Yorba Linda, California, and her own Handsome Rob AR topped the Young Rider Freestyle...
DIHP Congratulates Devon Horse Show and Dynamic Duo from West Coast
Elite hunter/jumper show management team to lead Devon Horse Show for 2023 Thermal, Calif. – June 20, 2022 – Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) extends congratulations to Patrick Boyle and Phil J. DeVita, Jr., for being named the new show managers for the 2023...
Kim Prince Needs Our Help
Dear Desert Horse Park friends and family, On June 9, 2022, at the Upperville Horse Show in Virginia, Kim’s horse stumbled after a jump and fell to the ground, taking Kim with him. The resulting spinal injuries include compression and misalignment of C3, C4, & C5,...
Desert International Horse Park Welcomes Onondarka Medal Final to National Sunshine Series for 2022
Thermal, Calif. – Jun. 3, 2022 – Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) is pleased to announce the addition of the Onondarka Medal Final to its expanded 2022 schedule. 2022 marks the 60th year for the Onondarka Medal Final, open to riders aged 12 and under. The event...
Schedule Confirmed: Major League Show Jumping To Return to Desert International Horse Park in 2022
Thermal, Calif. – May 23, 2022 – Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) has confirmed its 2022 season schedule, offering 10 weeks of CSI5* competition in 2022 spanning North America’s most popular venues from Canada to Mexico and many exciting destinations in between. Two...
Desert International Horse Park Announces Desert Dressage Schedule for 2022-2023 Season
Thermal, Calif. – May 10, 2021 – Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) is thrilled to welcome back Desert Dressage for an action-packed expanded schedule of five events, including three weeks of FEI competition. The USEF-approved schedule spans from October 2022...
Desert International Horse Park Announces Dates for 2022-2023 Show Season
Thermal, Calif. – May 10, 2022 – Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) is excited to announce its 2022-2023 show schedule. The upcoming season* will include 14 weeks of hunter jumper competition, with 11 weeks of FEI competition and 12 Premier-rated hunter...
Desert International Horse Park Extends Its Gratitude
Dear Desert International Horse Park community, With the announcement last week that the State had completed its oversight of the horse park, I would be remiss if I didn’t take the time to thank the many people who were involved in helping us navigate the EHV-1...