Dec 6, 2025
Thermal, Calif. – Fridays are hunter derby days at Desert International Horse Park, and on December 5, at Desert Holiday 1, the day belonged to Shauna Pennell, India Kulkin and Geneva Saunders. Aboard Across the Universe, Pennell took home the win in the $10,000...
Dec 6, 2025
Thermal, Calif. – Maccabi United moved to the top of the Major League Show Jumping team standings following a thrilling victory in the $200,000 CSI5* MLSJ Team Competition, presented by Cabana Coast and held on December 5, during Desert Holiday 1. Representing the...
Dec 5, 2025
Thermal, Calif. – When it comes to the equitation, Skylar Wireman is certainly a pro, and on Friday, December 5, she earned her second consecutive Pro Eq Challenge win at Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, Calif. This time, Wireman rode Crunch K to victory in...
Dec 5, 2025
Thermal, Calif. – Nicole Bourgeois and Mc Queen claimed the crown in the $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, presented by Hermès and held on Friday, December 5, at Desert Holiday 1. In a performance fit for royalty, Bourgeois and the 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood...
Dec 4, 2025
Earning an FEI win amidst the stiff competition at Desert Holiday is always special, but for Charlotte Jacobs, her victory in the $32,000 BRAINJUICE CSI2* 1.45m Speed aboard Rincoola Milsean was particularly meaningful. “This is a very emotional win for me. This is...
Dec 4, 2025
Thermal, Calif. – For the second year in a row, the USA’s McLain Ward and First Lady are leading the way at Desert Holiday 1. On Thursday, December 4, 2025, the pair kicked off the week’s featured CSI5* competition the same way they did in 2024: by winning what is now...
