Thermal, Calif. – The first USHJA National Hunter Derby wins of Desert Circuit 2026 went home with Chelsea Brittner and Avery Glynn on Friday, January 9, at Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, Calif. Brittner piloted Yellowstone to victory in the $5,000 USHJA...
Thermal, Calif. – Jessica Gleason consistently earned strong results in the 10 & Under Futurity Series throughout Desert Circuit 2025, and now she is opening Desert Circuit 2026 in the same fashion – this time aboard a new mount, Mack Wildrick. Gleason and the...
Thermal, Calif. – With Michael Williamson at the helm, Azorena B made her Desert Circuit debut week a winning one as the mare took home the top honor in Thursday’s $15,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic. When Williamson and Azorena B entered the Grand Prix Stadium at...
Thermal, Calif. – Desert Circuit 1 marked only In Theory’s second week competing in the 3’6” Green Hunters, but with Lindsay Stefanko in the irons, the 7-year-old Dutch Warmblood now already has a division tricolor to his name. Stefanko piloted the gelding to three...
Thermal, Calif. – Simon Schroeder sped away with the first win of the 2026 Desert Circuit on Wednesday morning, January 7, at Desert International Horse Park. The German rider piloted Desir du Chanu to victory in the $5,000 Perfect Products 1.35m Welcome Speed to kick...
