Upcoming Events

National Sunshine Series

October 28 – November 8, 2026

USHJA Championships

November 9-15, 2026

Desert Holiday

December 2-13, 2026

Desert Circuit

January 13 – April 4, 2027

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USHJA Amateur Hunter Championships 2'6"

National Sunshine Series

NATIONAL SUNSHINE SERIES 1

PRESENTED BY KUBOTA

October 28 - November 1, 2026

Notes: USHJA Amateur Hunter Championships schedule updated July 22, 2026. All schedules are subject to change.

Premier Hunters / Level 6 Jumpers

Highlights:

$100,000 Kubota National Grand Prix w/ $5,000 Champion Shavings U25 Overlay
$30,000 Marshall+Sterling Equine Insurance 1.45m Classic
$30,000 RunAmok Horse Transportation 1.40m Classic
$10,000 Visit Greater Palm Springs 1.35m Welcome Speed
$15,000 1.35m Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships
$25,000 1.45m Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships
$15,000 USHJA National Hunt & Go Derby – Open, presented by CWD Sellier
(Grass Field)
$15,000 USHJA National Hunt & Go Derby – Junior/Amateur, presented by Valencia Sport Saddlery (Grass Field)
$1,500 USHJA Pony Hunt & Go Derby, presented by Kickapoo Ponies
3′ Junior/Amateur Eq Challenge, presented by Butet Saumur Sellier
$1,000 Fabbri .95m Junior/Amateur Jumper Classic
$2,000 1.0m Child/Adult Jumpers
USHJA Amateur Hunter Championships
USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic for Amateurs
NAL Finals
- $5,000 Children’s Hunter Final
- $5,000 Adult Hunter Final
- $10,000 1.15m Junior Jumper Final (Under the Lights)
- $10,000 1.15m Amateur Jumper Final (Under the Lights)
- $10,000 1.25m Junior/Amateur Jumper Final
- $10,000 1.35m Junior/Amateur Jumper Final

NATIONAL SUNSHINE SERIES 2,

PRESENTED BY FRANK & EILEEN

November 4-8, 2026

Note: All schedules are subject to change

CSI3* / Premier Hunters / Level 6 Jumpers

CSI3* Highlights:

$117,000 CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix, presented by Frank & Eileen
$62,500 CSI3* 1.45m Qualifier, presented by Western Alliance Bank
$32,000 CSI3* 1.45m Speed, presented by Brainwater

Additional Highlights:

$30,000 Marshall+Sterling Equine Insurance 1.40m Classic
$15,000 Perfect Products 1.40m
$10,000 ShowMD 1.35m Welcome
$10,000 Core Specialty Insurance 1.15m Junior/Amateur Mini Prix
$75,000 Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Regional Championships (Grass Field)
$15,000 USHJA National Hunt & Go Derby – Open, presented by FOBI
$15,000 USHJA National Hunt & Go Derby – Junior/Amateur, presented by Andalusia Country Club
$1,500 USHJA Pony Hunt & Go Derby, presented by Dever Golf Car Sales & Rentals
USHJA Hunter Team Challenge
USHJA Horse of the Year Awards – Zone 10
CPHA Style of Riding Championship – South
Onondarka Medal Final, presented by CWD Sellier
USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final – West

Bling Gallop

Bling Jump

Las Vegas

MARSHALL+STERLING/USHJA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

November 9-15, 2026

Arrival Appointments

Featured Classes:

NEW $25,000 2’6” Junior/Amateur Derby
IHSA/USHJA 3’3” Hunter Seat Medal Finals, West⁣
$50,000 American Standard Grand Prix⁣
$25,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open⁣
$25,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Junior/Amateur⁣
USHJA Affiliate 2’ – 2’6” Hunter Divisions for Children’s & Adults⁣
USHJA Affiliate 2’ – 2’6” Equitation Divisions for 17&U and 18&O⁣
USHJA Affiliate .70 – .90M Jumper Divisions, Children & Adult⁣
$118,000 in USHJA/USEF Jumper 1.0 – 1.40M Prize Money⁣
PHA Foundation/West Coast Equestrians (WCE) Medal Finals⁣
Age Group Equitation Divisions⁣

$10,000 CALLIDAE USHJA National Hunt & Go Derby - Jr/AM

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Desert Holiday

Desert Holiday 1,

PRESENTED BY MORROW-MEADOWS CORPORATION

December 2-6, 2026

Note: All schedules are subject to change

CSI5* and CSI2* / Major League Show Jumping / Premier Hunters / Level 6 Jumpers

CSI5* Highlights:

$750,000 CSI5* Coachella Cup Grand Prix
$200,000 CSI5* MLSJ Team Competition
$181,000 CSI5* 1.55m Qualifier
$62,500 CSI5* 1.45m Winning Round

CSI2* Highlights:

$62,500 CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix
$32,000 CSI2* 1.45m Qualifier

Additional Highlights:

$30,000 1.40m Classic
$15,000 1.40m Speed
$30,000 USHJA International Derby (Grass Field)
$5,000 USHJA National Pony Hunter Derby
$15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open
$15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Junior/Amateur
$20,000 Pro Eq Challenge
Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Final – West

Desert Holiday 2,

PRESENTED BY LA QUINTA RESORT & CLUB

December 9-13, 2026

Note: All schedules are subject to change

CSI5* and CSI2* / Major League Show Jumping / WCHR / Premier Hunters / Level 6 Jumpers

CSI5* Highlights:

$340,000 CSI5* Grand Prix
$200,000 CSI5* MLSJ Team Competition
$181,000 CSI5* 1.55m Qualifier
$62,500 CSI5* 1.45m Winning Round

CSI2* Highlights:

$62,500 CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix
$32,000 CSI2* 1.45m Qualifier

Additional Highlights:

$30,000 1.40m Classic
$15,000 1.40m Speed
$20,000 Young Hunter Classic
$15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open
$15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Junior/Amateur

$40,000 FarmVet 1.40 Open Classic

$32,000 BRAINJAVA CSI5* Qualifier

$5,000 Kickapoo Ponies USHJA Pony Hunt & Go Derby

$117,000 Morning Star Sport Horses CSI5*-W Qualifier

$20,000 Winners Circle Stake, presented by Frank & Eileen

$32,000 BRAINJUICE CSI4* Classic

Walk Trot Costume Pairs

Adequan Pups Over Poles

$5,000 Pegasus Show Stables USHJA Pony Hunt & Go Derby

DESERT CIRCUIT

Desert Circuit highlights may be subject to change. Shown are the updated highlights as of August 30, 2026.

Circuit Highlights

Desert Circuit 1,

PRESENTED BY CITY OF LA QUINTA

January 13-17, 2027

National Hunters / Level 5 Jumpers / CSI2*

Small FEI Tour (1.40-1.45m) Highlights:

$62,500 CSI2* 1.45m Grand Prix (Saturday Night Lights)
$31,100 CSI2* 1.45m Qualifier
$10,000 CSI2* 1.40m Welcome

Additional National Highlights:

$35,000 1.40m American Standard Grand Prix
$10,000 1.40m Classic
$5,000 1.35m Welcome Speed
$5,000 1.35m Open Classic
$5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open
$5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Junior/Amateur
USHJA Gold Star Clinic

Desert Circuit 2,

PRESENTED BY VISIT GREATER PALM SPRINGS

January 20-24 2027

Premier Hunters / Level 6 Jumpers

Highlights:

$50,000 1.45m National Grand Prix (Saturday Night Lights)
$25,000 1.40m Open Classic
$15,000 1.35m Classic
$10,000 1.35m Welcome Speed
$10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open (Grass Field)
$10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Junior/Amateur (Grass Field)
$1,000 USHJA Dog Puissance
$2,500 Kevin Babington 1.20m

Desert Circuit 3,

PRESENTED BY BRAINJUICE

January 27-31, 2027

Premier Hunters / Level 6 Jumpers / CSI5*

CSI5* Big FEI Tour (1.50-1.60m) Highlights:

$340,000 1.60m CSI5* Grand Prix (Saturday Night Lights)
$117,000 CSI5* 1.50m Qualifier

CSI5* Small FEI Tour (1.40m-1.45m) Highlights:

$62,500 CSI5* 1.45m Small Tour Grand Prix
$31,100 CSI5* 1.45m Small Tour Welcome
$10,000 CSI5* 1.40m Small Tour

Additional National Highlights:

$35,000 1.40m American Standard Grand Prix
$10,000 1.40m Open Speed
$10,000 1.35m Open Classic
$5,000 1.35m Welcome Speed
$40,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby (Grass Field)
$10,000 DIHP 10 & Under (Under the Lights)
$5,000 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby (Grass Field)
$10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open
$10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Junior/Amateur
$10,000 1.15m Junior/Amateur Mini Prix

Desert Circuit 4,

PRESENTED BY KASK & VOGEL

February 3-7, 2027

Premier Hunters / Level 6 Jumpers / CSI5*

CSI5* Big FEI Tour (1.50-1.60m) Highlights:

$340,000 CSI5* Grand Prix (Saturday Night Lights – World Cup Qualifier)
$117,000 CSI5* 1.50m Qualifier

CSI5* Small FEI Tour (1.40-1.45m) Highlights:

$62,500 CSI5* 1.45m Small Tour Grand Prix
$32,000 CSI5* 1.45m Small Tour Welcome
$10,000 CSI5* 1.40m Small Tour

Additional National Highlights:

$35,000 1.40m American Standard Grand Prix
$10,000 1.40m Open Speed
$10,000 1.35m Open Classic
$5,000 1.35m Welcome Speed
$15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open
$15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Junior/Amateur
$1,000 0.95m Classic

Desert Circuit 5,

PRESENTED BY Prestige Italia & Renaissance Saddlery

February 10-14, 2027

Premier Hunters / Level 6 Jumpers / WCHR / Grand Prix Stadium

Highlights:

$15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open
$15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Junior/Amateur
$25,000 DIHP Under Saddle Championship (Friday Night Lights)
$5,000 DIHP Pony Under Saddle Championship
$20,000 Winners Circle Challenge (Saturday Night Lights)
0.70m Team Challenge
$50,000 National Grand Prix w/ $5,000 U25 Overlay (Grass Field)
$25,000 1.40m Open Classic (Grass Field)
$10,000 1.35m Welcome Speed (Grass Field)
$15,000 1.35m Open Classic (Grass Field)
$10,000 DIHP 10 & Under 1.35m (Grass Field)

Desert Circuit 6,

PRESENTED BY Spotlight 29 Casino

February 17-21, 2027

Premier Hunters / Level 6 Jumpers / CSI3*

CSI3* Medium FEI Tour (1.45-1.50m) Highlights:

$117,000 CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix
$62,500 CSI3* 1.45-1.50m Qualifier
$10,000 CSI3* 1.40m Welcome

Additional National Highlights:

$35,000 1.45m National Grand Prix
$25,000 1.40m Open Speed
$15,000 1.35m Open Classic
$10,000 1.35m Welcome Speed
Young Jumpers in GP
$49,900 USHJA International Hunter Derby (Grass Field)
$5,000 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby
$15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open
$15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Junior/Amateur

Desert Circuit 7,

PRESENTED BY Adequan

February 24-28, 2027

Premier Hunters / Level 6 Jumpers / CSI3*

CSI3* Medium FEI Tour (1.45-1.50m) Highlights (Grass Field):

$117,000 CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix
$62,500 CSI3* 1.45-1.50m Qualifier
$10,000 CSI3* 1.40m Welcome

Additional National Highlights:

$35,000 1.45m National Grand Prix (Saturday Night Lights)
$20,000 1.45m U/25 (Saturday Night Lights)
25,000 1.40m Open Speed
$15,000 1.35m Open Classic
$10,000 1.35m Welcome Speed
$15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open
$15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Junior/Amateur
Pony Pairs Costume Class
0.80m Team Jumper Classic
$20,000 We Ride Together
Adequan Pups Over Poles

Desert Circuit 8,

PRESENTED BY MARSHALL+STERLING

March 3-7, 2027

Premier Hunters / Level 6 Jumpers

Highlights:

$50,000 1.45m National Grand Prix (Saturday Night Lights)
$5,000 1.45m U/25 (Saturday Night Lights)
$25,000 1.40m Open Classic
$15,000 1.35m Open Classic
$10,000 1.35m Welcome Speed
$100,000 Pro Eq Challenge (Friday Night Lights)
$15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open
$15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Junior/Amateur
$1,000 0.95m Jumper Classic
$10,000 1.15m Junior/Amateur Prix

Desert Circuit 9,

PRESENTED BY PREMIER EQUESTRIAN

March 10-14, 2027

Premier Hunters / Level 6 Jumpers / CSI3*

CSI3* Medium FEI Tour (1.45-1.50m) Highlights:

$117,000 CSI3* 1.50m Grand Prix (Saturday Night Lights)
$62,500 CSI3* 1.45-1.50m Qualifier
$10,000 CSI3* 1.40m Welcome

Additional National Highlights:

$35,000 1.45m National Grand Prix
$25,000 1.40m Open Speed
$15,000 1.35m Open Classic
$10,000 1.35m Welcome Speed
R.W. Mutch Equitation Championship (Friday Night Lights)
$49,900 USHJA International Hunter Derby (Grand Prix Ring)
$5,000 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby
$10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open
$10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Junior/Amateur
Open Pairs Costume Class