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What makes DIHP magic? ✨

🗻 World-class grounds — 1.6 million square feet of competition & riding space, framed by stunning desert and mountain views.
⭐ Premier competition — Hunters, jumpers and dressage at the highest level, all winter long.
🐴 Horses first — All-weather footing, 12’x12’ stalls, spacious paddocks, bridle paths and a dedicated exercise track.
💙 Details that matter — Clean grounds, top-notch hospitality and a team passionate about creating the best experience.

📅 Mark your calendars: 18 weeks of world-class competition, October through March. Your best season yet starts at #DIHP 🌴

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⏱️ The countdown is on!

Week 1 of the National Sunshine Series hosts the Markel/USHJA Platinum Jumper Championships 🏆 Open to juniors, amateurs, and pros, with medals on the line in the team competitions at 1.35m & 1.45m — plus the $15,000 1.35m Individual Final and the $25,000 1.45m Individual Final.

There’s still time to qualify, are you in? 🏅

#DIHP #SeeYouInTheDesert ...

👏 Huge congratulations to Kyle King and Kayenne Z on an incredible 2nd place finish in the prestigious CPKC ‘International’ Grand Prix, presented by Rolex! 🏆

A podium finish on one of the sport’s biggest stages is a remarkable achievement—and we couldn’t be prouder to see Kyle standing among the very best in the world 🌎✨

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C3RV is back as the official RV rental supplier and Platinum sponsor for another incredible season at Desert International Horse Park! 🐎🚐
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Whether you’re a competitor, staff member or guest, make your stay comfortable and convenient with a @c3rvsalesandrentals rental — delivered, set up and ready for you when you arrive.⁣
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Right now, you can get $100 off your rental for the 😎 National Sunshine Series when you book by September 15 using the code DIHPSS25!⁣
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Enjoy the ultimate home-away-from-home experience during this season’s events at C3RV’s Desert Palm Campground. Call C3RV at (855)331-2378 or visit c3rv.com to book! ...

Today’s the day! National Sunshine Series entries and stall, RV and VIP reservations open at 10 a.m. PDT! 🙌🏼⁣
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As you get ready to join us for two weeks of fun in the sunshine ☀️, don’t forget to: ⁣
1️⃣ Make your stall reservations on the DIHP website FIRST before entering. ⁣
2️⃣ Then submit your online entries on ShowGroundsLive. ⁣
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Stall reservations and online entries are both available at the link in bio! ...

The 2025 National Sunshine Series prize list is here - and it’s full of classes you are not going to want to miss!! 🙌🏼⁣⁣
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NEW highlights during week 1️⃣ 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! ⁣⁣
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That’s on top of returning favorites including: ⁣⁣
🌿 hunter derbies on the Grass Field both weeks⁣⁣
🏆 a full line-up of equitation finals during week 2️⃣, featuring the Onondarka Medal Final, the USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final – West, the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Final – West and the CPHA Style of Riding Championship – South⁣⁣
🐴 and much, much more!! ⁣⁣
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To view the prize list - and all of this year’s highlights - click the link in bio. ...

Booking for your best DIHP season yet begins today! Season-long stall and RV reservations, and our paddock registration, are now open at the link in bio! ...

Congratulations to all of the young riders who represented the West Coast so well at USEF Pony Finals! 👏
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Pictured is frequent DIHP competitor Violet Dalton after she piloted Buttons and Blues to the Small Green Pony Hunter National Championship! 🎉⁣
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This November, the sun ☀️ - and spotlight 🔦 - will be shining on amateur hunter riders at the National Sunshine Series! We’re thrilled to host the inaugural @ushunterjumper Amateur Hunter Championships - West! 🙌
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The all-new championships will feature divisions for 2’6” ➡️ 3’6”. Learn more at the link in bio. ⁣⁣
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