Lauren Kay has been partnered with Newsflash for the past two years, and now, after taking things slowly, the 7-year-old gelding has come into his own and begun to make headlines. On Friday, February 28, at Desert Circuit 8, the pair delivered two impressive...
Nick Haness and Navarino are now three for three on USHJA National Hunter Derby victories at the Desert International Horse Park. With the win in Friday, February 28’s $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open, sponsored by Sea Horse Riding Club, Haness and the...
Thermal, CA – February 14, 2025 – This Valentine’s Day, the judges loved Full Moon Fever – and with good reason. With Karli Postel in the irons, the gelding put in a standout performance to clinch the win in the $49,900 USHJA International Hunter Derby, sponsored by...
Margaux Winchell has been practicing getting up the lines with her pony Heavenly Patch of Blue, and on Friday, February 14, that work on their striding paid off with the win in the $5,000 USHJA Pony Hunt & Go Derby, sponsored by San Marcos Training. “I feel like...
Irene Neuwirth and Scout’s Honor have been the pair to beat in this Desert Circuit’s 3’6” Amateur-Owner Hunter Classics. The talented duo has topped the class three out of the four times that they have contested it this season, including on Sunday, February 9, during...
Hunter horses got a chance to shine under the lights in the Desert International Horse Park’s Grand Prix Arena on Saturday night, February 8, and none shone brighter than Star Quality. Emily Esau Williams rode the stallion to a score of 90 to take home the win in the...
