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Desert International Horse Park Continues Facility Upgrades with Official Footing Supplier Premier Equestrian
Thermal, CA – November 14, 2024 – Since 2021, Premier Equestrian has been the footing of choice...
Amanda Gomez and Charly-Ann Are Two for Two in 1.40m Jumpers
For the second day in a row, the win in the 1.40m division at the Las Vegas National Horse Show...
Dustin Goodwin is Grand Again at Las Vegas National Horse Show
Las Vegas, NV – November 13, 2024 – For the second year in a row, the Marshall + Sterling...
Elisa Broz and Tinkerbell are Magical in $30,000 Marshall & Sterling 1.40m Open Classic
A field of 42 entries took on Sunday’s $30,000 Marshall & Sterling 1.40m Open Classic, but...
India Kulkin Owns the Win in Onondarka Medal Final
The Onondarka Medal Final provides riders ages 12 and under with the chance to shine, and on...
Avery Glynn Wins Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Final – West
Thermal, CA – November 10, 2024 – One did not have to search far to find incredible talent in this...
Karl Cook and Caracole de la Roque Capture $100,000 FarmVet Grand Prix Victory
Thermal, CA – November 9, 2024 – Course designer Colm Quinn built a challenging track for Saturday...
Desi Cyr Gets the Gold in USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final – West at National Sunshine Series 2
Following three phases of competition, one new champion was crowned in the 2024 USEF/NCEA Junior...
Shiloh Roseboom Catches a Ride to the Top of CPHA Style of Riding Leaderboard
As an even younger rider than she is today, Shiloh Roseboom, 17, frequently contested the CPHA...
Alexandra Pielet Pilots Vex Freedom to $65,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Regional Championship Win at National Sunshine Series 2
Thermal, CA – November 8, 2024 – Alexandra Pielet, 23, earned the first major hunter derby victory...
Amanda Gomez Gets the Win in $10,000 Andalusia Country Club 1.35m Welcome Speed at National Sunshine Series 2
Thermal, CA – November 6, 2024 – Amanda Gomez has consistently proven that she and Charly-Ann are...
Ben Asselin and NKH Carrido Make Winning Debut in $30,000 Marshall + Sterling 1.40m Open Classic
National Sunshine Series 1 marked Ben Asselin and NKH Carrido’s show debut, but watching the pair...
In the Media
There’s just something about jumping under the lights 💡
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Views we’re missing 🫶🌄
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Congratulations to Ellington Vasan and Secret Fernhill on taking top honors in the Prestige Youth Cup Series 1.15m Junior Jumper Award, sponsored by @prestige_saddles_america !
With 3️⃣ wins in the last four weeks of the season plus other top placings, Ellington shot to the top of the leaderboard 📈 and punched her ticket to the 2026 Prestige Youth Cup Clinic at DIHP 🎟️
Stay tuned for more information about this exciting opportunity, thanks to Prestige Italia!
Did somebody say equitation goals? 🤩
Della Walker claimed the DIHP Adult Equitation Challenge Leading Rider Award, presented by Hermès with a total 43 points this season! Lanie Walkenbach and Jayme Omand followed in a tie, each with 30 points. These three will receive Hermès prizes courtesy of DIHP! 🏆💙
Congratulations ladies!
Mackenzie Hudson & Ekyra Fortuna are your @equifit1 1.25m Jr/Am Jumper Award winners! 🥇
Together the pair accrued the lead based on money earned in the 1.25m Jr/Am Classics throughout the 2024-2025 season. Congratulations, Mackenzie and team, and thank you to EquiFit for presenting this award! 🏆
Natalie Kennel is going to need a new saddle rack! 🤩
She and Elvinue Rouet PS are the winners of the @the.tackbox 0.85m Non-Pro Circuit Award and earned themselves a new custom Butet saddle, courtesy of The Tack Box and The Tack Box Express! 🏆
Congratulations, Natalie and team!
We aim to spread kindness at DIHP 🫶 and we are proud to recognize the junior/amateur and professional recipients of The Kindness Movement Sportsmanship Awards! These three were nominated by their peers for having displayed exemplary sportsmanship during Desert Circuit ⤵️
Mid-Circuit Junior/Amateur: Meredith Pleasant
Junior/Amateur: Rosemary Bilson
Professional: Nora Thomas
Congratulations to Meredith, Rosemary and Nora! ✨
Let’s hear it for Samia! 👏
Samia Staehle piloted Foxtrot Semilly to the top of the leaderboard in the @antaressellier_usa 1.15m Amateur Jumper standings! With multiple wins and top placings this season, she dominated the division and earned herself a new Antarès grain saddle, courtesy of Antarès Sellier 💪
Congratulations, Samia and team!
Jayme Omand dominated the 1.35m Jr/Am Classics this season and it shows! 🏆
She and Gema De Caryan claimed the @pwgillibrand / Equifina 1.35m Jr/Am Jumper Award as the top money-earning horse and rider pair this season 🥇Jayme also placed third overall with Ferrari!
Congratulations Jayme and team! ✨
It’s easy to see how Cavaletto Loma Z won this year’s Leading Hunter Horse title! 😍🤩
With Nick Haness in the irons, Cavaletto Loma Z won both the $100,000 USHJA WCHR West Coast Hunter Spectacular and the $49,900 Bridgeport Farms USHJA International Hunter Derby this season!
Congratulations to @nick_haness, owners West Coast Equine Partners LLC and all of team Cavaletto Loma Z! 👏🏼
This winter’s @aero Leading Jumper Rider standings were closely contested right down to the finish! After closing out Desert Circuit with multiple victories, it was Amanda Gomez who flew away ✈️ with the Leading Rider win and $12,000 in Aero flight credits! Congratulations, @amandamgomezz! 🏆
🥇 Amanda Gomez - $47,404
🥈 Mariano Maggi - $46,100
🥉 Keri Potter - $34,805
Karli Postel didn’t just win this season’s @aero Leading Hunter Rider Award, she ran away with it - and now, she can fly away to the Aero destination of her choice!! 🙌🏼🎉
Karli earned 937 points to take home the top honor and $12,000 in Aero flight credits! Finishing as the runner-up with 702.5 points was Nick Haness.
Congratulations, @karlipostel! 👏🏼
We can’t believe we have to wait until November for more of these moments 😭 Until then, we’ll just be reliving them through pictures - like these Week 10 photos taken “Through the High Desert Lens”!
📸: @highdesertsportphoto
In our feels about the end of circuit 🥹🫶
Thank you to the competitors, sponsors, staff, and all who had a part in making this season successful! Until next time ✨
The final @perfectproductseq Picture Perfect Moment Award of the season goes to Nicole Bourgeois & Mc Queen ✨ The pair topped the first round of the $100,000 WCHR West Coast Spectacular with an impressive score of 9️⃣3️⃣ and finished second 🥈 overall!
Thank you to @perfectproductseq for honoring these special moments all season long! 📸