The prize list for the 2025 National Sunshine Series is now available here, and it is full of classes that are not to be missed! The two-week show, to be held October 29-November 9 at Desert International Horse Park, will offer USEF Premier-rated hunters, USEF 6* jumpers and much more.
NEW competition offerings during week one include the NAL Finals, the USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic, the USHJA 3’3″ Adult Jumping Seat Medal Final and the inaugural USHJA Amateur Hunter Championships – West. Additional week one highlights include:
- $100,000 National Grand Prix with $5,000 U25 overlay
- $15,000 1.35m Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships
- $25,000 1.45m Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships
- $30,000 1.40m Open Classic
- $30,000 1.45m Open Classic
- $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open (Grass Field)
- $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Junior/Amateur (Grass Field)
- 3′ Junior/Amateur Eq Challenge (with $5,000 trainer bonus)
- $2,000 .95m Jumper Classic
- $2,000 1.0m Child/Adult Jumpers
Week two highlights include:
- $100,000 National Grand Prix with $5,000 U25 overlay
- $10,000 1.15m Junior/Amateur Mini Prix
- $30,000 1.40m Open Classic
- $30,000 1.45m Open Classic
- $75,000 Platinum Performance/USHJA International Hunter Derby Regional Championships (Grass Field)
- $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open
- $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Junior/Amateur
- USHJA Hunter Team Challenge
- Horse of the Year Awards
- CPHA Style of Riding Championship – South
- Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Final – West
- Onondarka Medal Final
- USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final – West
Weekly stall reservations and entries for National Sunshine Series will open on Monday, September 1, and season stall reservation information is available now here. Entries for the 2025 National Sunshine Series will close on Monday, October 22. To learn more about all competition at Desert International Horse Park, visit www.deserthorsepark.com.