Thermal, Calif. – When it comes to the equitation, Skylar Wireman is certainly a pro, and on Friday, December 5, she earned her second consecutive Pro Eq Challenge win at Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, Calif. This time, Wireman rode Crunch K to victory in...
Thermal, Calif. – Nicole Bourgeois and Mc Queen claimed the crown in the $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, presented by Hermès and held on Friday, December 5, at Desert Holiday 1. In a performance fit for royalty, Bourgeois and the 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood...
Earning an FEI win amidst the stiff competition at Desert Holiday is always special, but for Charlotte Jacobs, her victory in the $32,000 BRAINJUICE CSI2* 1.45m Speed aboard Rincoola Milsean was particularly meaningful. “This is a very emotional win for me. This is...
Thermal, Calif. – For the second year in a row, the USA’s McLain Ward and First Lady are leading the way at Desert Holiday 1. On Thursday, December 4, 2025, the pair kicked off the week’s featured CSI5* competition the same way they did in 2024: by winning what is now...
Thermal, Calif. – Topping the 94-horse field to win Wednesday, December 3’s $10,000 IDA Development 1.35m Welcome Speed required putting the pedal to the metal. Fortunately, that is something David Sterckx is extremely familiar with, and he piloted Episode de Vains to...
