Thermal, Calif. – Whether it is in the Grand Prix Stadium or on the Desert International Horse Park’s Grass Field, Patrick Billes knows he can count on Espartano LS to bring some serious speed. On Wednesday, March 11, at Desert Circuit 10, the gelding did just that,...
Thermal, Calif. – While many see being the first in the order of go as a disadvantage, that is certainly not the case for Conor Swail and Theo 160. The notably fast duo was the first in the ring for the $32,000 Legacy Hunters & Jumpers CSI4* 1.45m Speed on...
Thermal, Calif. – Karrie Rufer has had the kind of winter circuit many riders only dream of. On Sunday, March 8, Rufer picked up her seventh headlining victory of the season at Desert International Horse Park, further lengthening her front-runner position in the 2026...
Thermal, Calif. – With two exemplary rounds, Molly Copeland led the R.W. Mutch Equitation Championship, sponsored by Butet, from beginning to end to take home the win on Saturday, March 7, at Desert International Horse Park. Copeland was one of 34 entries to contest...
Thermal, Calif. – Zazou Hoffman and Bloom du Plessis celebrated a major milestone moment on March 7, at Desert International Horse Park, as the pair earned their first FEI victory as a partnership. They rode away with the win in the $117,000 Marshall+Sterling CSI3*...
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...
