Feb 8, 2026
Thermal, Calif. – World Championship Hunter Rider competition at Desert Circuit 5, presented by Frank & Eileen, concluded on Sunday, February 8, with the awarding of the week’s final WCHR Grand Championships and High Score Awards. Throughout the week at Desert...
Feb 8, 2026
Thermal, Calif. – At just 7 years old, Cadiz bested a field of 22 of Desert International Horse Park’s top hunters to win the $20,000 Winners Circle Hunter Stake, presented by Frank & Eileen. Joie Gatlin piloted the Westphalian gelding to a score of 92 to take...
Feb 7, 2026
Thermal, Calif. – Katie Gardner and Dark Harbor came from behind to clinch the win in the $10,000 Sea Horse Riding Club USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open on Friday, February 6, at Desert International Horse Park. Held during Desert Circuit 5’s World Championship...
Feb 6, 2026
Thermal, Calif. – Twenty-nine of the best-moving horses at Desert International Horse Park took to the Grand Prix Stadium on Friday night, February 6, for the $25,000 Frank & Eileen DIHP Under Saddle Championship. As the class progressed, judges narrowed the field...
Feb 5, 2026
Thermal, Calif. – The spotlight was on the professional hunter divisions on Thursday, February 5, at Desert International Horse Park as the first champions of the World Championship Hunter Rider week were crowned. Earning two of those Desert Circuit 5 championships...
Jan 30, 2026
Thermal, Calif. – The wins in both the $15,000 Devoucoux Sellier USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open and the $15,000 Vogel USHJA National Hunter Derby – Junior/Amateur went home with Brookway Stables on Friday, January 30, during Desert Circuit 4. Karli Postel and...
