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...
Equitation
Avery Glynn Captures Win in Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search 2* at Desert Circuit I
Thermal, Calif. – Jan. 21, 2022 – Equitation athletes took to the Grand Eq Ring on Friday morning for the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search 2*. After a round of jumping and intense testing on the flat, Avery Rose Glynn emerged as the winner in the...
Gable Gering and H De Revel Dominate the ASPCA Maclay Medal at Desert Holiday II
Thermal, Calif. - Dec. 11, 2021 - Equitation riders took to the Grand Eq/Jumper 3 Arena on Saturday morning to vie for top honors in the coveted ASPCA Maclay Medal. Some of the country's top equitation riders took their turn over the nine-obstacle course set by Nick...
Tasha Visokay and Bruce Wayne Shine in the $10,000 Valencia Saddlery DIHP 3’3” Pro Equitation Challenge at Desert Holiday II
Thermal, Calif. - Dec. 10, 2021 - Professional athletes took center stage in Hunter 1 Friday afternoon to vie for top honors in the $10,000 Valencia Saddlery DIHP 3’3” Pro Equitation Challenge. Several top athletes took their turn over an initial 10-obstacle course...
Grace Belmont Tops NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Finals and Skylar Wireman Wins CPHA Style of Riding Jumper Championships South
Thermal, Calif. – Nov. 12, 2021 – Equitation athletes took over the Grand Prix Arena at the Desert International Horse Park on Friday during the National Sunshine Series II for the NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Finals followed by the evening’s highlight event, the...
Molly Copeland and Crispy’s Crown Boy Capture PCHA Junior/Amateur 2’9″ Medal Finals Championship at National Sunshine Series I
Thermal, Calif. – Nov. 6, 2021 – Equitation athletes took over the Main Hunter Ring at the Desert International Horse Park on Saturday morning during the National Sunshine Series I. On Friday, the first round of the PCHA Junior/Amateur 2'9" Medal Finals kicked off and...
Desert International Horse Park Unveils Dates for 2021/2022 Season
Robust FEI Lineup Highlights Expanded Schedule For Immediate Release: THERMAL, Calif. – May 28, 2021 – After a record-breaking 2020/2021 season that presented safe and thrilling competition to riders from hunter/jumper, equitation, and dressage disciplines, Desert...
Desert Circuit Honors Year-End Circuit Champions
For Immediate Release: THERMAL, Calif. – March 29, 2021 – At the conclusion of a successful 2021 season at the Desert International Horse Park, overall circuit champions were honored for consistent top results throughout the 2021 Desert Circuit. Hunter, jumper,...
The Desert International Horse Park Featured the R.W. Mutch Equitation Championship Under the Lights
For Immediate Release THERMAL, Calif. – March 20, 2021 - The Desert International Horse Park featured the highly coveted R.W. Mutch Equitation Championship under the lights in the beautiful grand prix arena. The class challenged 49 top equitation riders who qualified...
The Grooms Showcase
For Immediate Release: THERMAL, Calif. – March 20, 2021 – An exciting evening kicked off with the Groom’s Class, where twenty-five grooms brought their favorite horses to the ring for a chance to win the $1,500 cash prize and the coveted title. The competition was...