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...
Equitation
More Equitation Riders Qualify for the R.W. Mutch Equitation Championship at the Desert International Horse Park
For Immediate Release THERMAL, Calif. – March 13, 2021 – More equitation riders added their name to the qualifying list for the esteemed R.W. Mutch Equitation Championship which will be held under the lights in the grand prix ring during Week VIII of the Desert...
Gigi Trimarche and Craftsman Lay the Foundation For A Blue Ribbon Round in the CPHA Horsemanship Medal 2’6”
For Immediate Release: THERMAL, Calif. – Mar. 7, 2021 – Equitation riders’ style, technical merit, and judgment was put to the test in Desert Circuit VI’s CPHA Horsemanship Medal 2’6”. In the end, it was Gigi Trimarche (Dana Point, CA) and her own Craftsman who laid...
Paige Walkenbach Prevails in the 2020 PCHA Horsemanship Finals, 14 & Under
For Immediate Release: THERMAL, Calif. – November 8, 2020 – Paige Walkenbach (Paradise Valley, AZ) wrapped up National Sunshine Series adorned in blue as the 2020 PCHA Horsemanship Finals 14 & Under Champion. Earning reserve champion was Katalina Considine-Rickard...
Skylar Wireman Crowned Champion in the NCEA Junior Hunt Seat Medal Finals
For Immediate Release: THERMAL, Calif. – November 7, 2020 – Junior riders rose to the occasion today in the NCEA Junior Hunt Seat Medal Final Championships. Three different phases weeded out the best of the best and it was Skylar Wireman (Bonsall, CA) who took home...
Emma Mann-Meginniss and Anne Sherwood Prevail as 2020 PCHA Medal Final Champions
For Immediate Release: THERMAL, Calif. – November 7, 2020 – Equitation competition continued on Saturday morning with both the PCHA Horsemanship Medal Finals 18-34 and the PCHA Victor Hugo-Vidal Horsemanship Finals 35 & over. After two days of competition, in the...
Emma Mann-Meginniss Soared to the Tri-Color Win in the CPHA Style Of Riding Championships
For Immediate Release: THERMAL, Calif. – November 6, 2020 – Equitation riders stepped up to the challenge this afternoon as the CPHA Style of Riding Championships was held in the Grand Prix Stadium at the Desert International Horse Park. A total of seventy-five horse...
Madison Nadolenco and Cala D’or 3 are Victorious in the R.W. Mutch Equitation Championship
Photo © ESI Photography For Immediate Release: THERMAL, Calif. – November 1, 2020 – The R.W. Mutch Equitation Championship, sponsored by Hayutin Education, tested the tenacity of twenty-seven riders Sunday morning at the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). The...
Anna Kotler Earns Top Honors in the 2020 PCHA Jr/Am Horsemanship Medal Final
For Immediate Release: THERMAL, Calif. - October 31, 2020 - Equitation competition continued today, Saturday, October 31st, with the second and final round of the PCHA Jr/Am 2’9” Medal Final. After two days of showcasing top equitation talent, Anna Kotler...
Katalina Considine-Rickard Crowned Champion in 2020 SFHJA Challenge Medal Final
For Immediate Release: THERMAL, Calif. - October 31, 2020 - The Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) was pleased to host the San Fernando Hunter Jumper Association (SFHJA) Challenge Medal Finals during the first week of competition at the National Sunshine Series....