The Desert Circuit championships and circuit awards recognize horses and riders who have displayed great consistency and top results throughout the 10-week circuit, held January 7 – March 15, 2026. Congratulations to all of the following award recipients! .65m...
Thermal, Calif. – Violet Tatum, 17, made history on Friday, March 13, by becoming the first junior rider to win the $150,000 USHJA World Championship Hunter Rider West Coast Hunter Spectacular presented by Core Specialty. Tatum and Just Apple, owned by Becky...
Thermal, Calif. – Halie Robinson and Verdad de Milo put the final exclamation point on their exceptional season at Desert Circuit with a win in the $20,000 CWD Young Hunter Championship on Friday, March 13, at Desert International Horse Park. “It’s a really nice way...
Thermal, Calif. – Fridays are derby days at Desert International Horse Park, and this Friday, March 6, featured five hunter derbies, including three $10,000 USHJA National Hunt & Go Derby classes. Taking home the national wins were John Zambrano, Greenley Achuck...
Thermal, Calif. – For the second time this winter season, Nicole Bourgeois and Mc Queen are going home from Desert International Horse Park with a USHJA International Hunter Derby victory. This time, the pair topped a 45-horse field to win the $49,900 Meadow Grove...
Thermal, Calif. – The $100,000 DIHP 3’3” Pro Equitation Challenge, presented by Valencia Sport Saddlery, offers the rare opportunity for professional riders to step into the equitation ring and compete for substantial prize money. That alone makes winning the class at...
