Press Releases
Ella Dalton is “Simply Irresistible” in $2,500 3’6” Junior Hunter Classic
With the top scores in both the first and second round, Ella Dalton and Simply Irresistible rode...
Jessica Gleason and Source Code Soar to $5,000 Interactive Mortgage 10 & Under Futurity Series Win
Jessica Gleason says that Source Code exceeds her expectations every time out, and the 8-year-old...
Abigail Steller and Mercurius II S Shine in $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Junior/Amateur
Abigail Steller and Mercurius II S seem to have a knack for kicking off Desert Circuit with a big...
Nick Haness and Navarino are Number One in $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open at Desert Circuit 1
Thermal, CA – January 10, 2025 – Nick Haness and Navarino made their hunter derby debut a winning...
Megan McDermott and Nintendo Bring Their A-Game to $15,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic
Thermal, CA – January 9, 2025 – A partnership of nearly four years helped Megan McDermott and...
Allison Kroff and T-Quick Hurricane Z Storm to Victory on Day One of Desert Circuit
Thermal, CA – January 8, 2025 – Allison Kroff and T-Quick Hurricane Z stormed to victory in the...
Geñay Vaughn and Gino Get the Win in Inaugural US Equestrian Open of Dressage Qualifier
Thermal, CA – January 5, 2025 – The US Equestrian Open of Dressage kicked off on Saturday, January...
Kaitlin Campbell Concludes Desert Holiday 2 With Win in $40,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic
After starting Sunday morning with a 1.35m win, Kaitlin Campbell concluded Desert Holiday 2 with...
Dulcie Lou Morris and Big Shot are Best in 2’6”-2’9” Child/Adult Hunt & Go Derby
Whether it’s in an international hunter derby or the adult amateur hunters, Big Shot always rises...
Kaitlin Campbell and Chanbette Cruise to Victory in $10,000 Spotlight 29 Casino 1.35m Open Classic
Kaitlin Campbell and Sun Warrior shot to the top of the leaderboard and held that position for...
Trelawny Trailblazers Take Home Second Consecutive Major League Show Jumping Team Championship
Thermal, CA – December 14, 2024 – In the most hotly contested season yet, 10 legs of Major League...
Mark Bluman and Concare PS Capture Victory in $200,000 CSI5* MLSJ BRAINJAVA Classic
Thermal, CA – December 13, 2024 – In what came down to an exciting duel, Colombia’s Mark Bluman...
In the Media
The first @perfectproductseq Picture Perfect Moment award of Desert Circuit goes to Carol Wright and Magic Mike! This pair soared in the $75,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix last Saturday and we can’t wait to see them in action the rest of circuit! ✨
(Throughout the season, we’re keeping our eyes out for more Picture Perfect Moments! If you and your horse are selected, you’ll receive gifts from Perfect Products - and you’ll be featured here on our social media!)
Have you stopped by the Champion Shavings Winner’s Circle? 🤳
Tag us in your winner’s circle photos 📷 and don’t forget to commemorate your favorite horse show moments with Champion Shavings! ✨
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Week 2️⃣ wrap up brought to you by @taylorharrisinsurance
Did somebody say new boots? 👢
Victoria Sanclimenti & Faloma claim the victory in the $500 Fabbri Boots .95m Non-Pro Jumper Classic along with a gift certificate for a brand new pair of Fabbri boots!
There are still eight more pairs of boots up for grabs; you don’t want to miss this weekly class! 🎁
The blue ribbon in the $5,000 Prestige Youth Cup 1.15m Junior Jumper Classic goes to Ashlin Goodwin & MTM Emilia Air Heart! ✈️ These two could not be caught with a jump-off time of 33.885 seconds ⏱️
Congratulations, Ashlin! 👏
Violet Tatum capped off her week with a win in the $2,500 Burrtec Waste & Recycling 3’6” Junior Hunter Classic aboard Charisma ✨ The pair also earned the 3’6” Large Junior Hunter 16-17 Championship!
Congratulations Violet and team! 🏅
Congratulations to Melody Liu and Napoleon van den Dael on the win in this week’s $5,000 @yeti U25! 👏🏻
Under 25 riders, don’t forget: U25 competition hits a high note during Week 6 with the $20,000 U25 Classic!
Gregory Wathelet kicked off Sunday morning the same way he ended Saturday night: winning! 🏆💪🏼 This time, Gregory rode Shergan des Vergers Z to victory in the $30,000 Marshall+Sterling Equine Insurance 1.40m Open Classic. Congratulations, @gregorywathelet_official! 👏🏼
🥈 Karl Cook and Etundel de Marocy
🥉 Derek Chang and Chupadis
It was all pedal to the metal in the $75,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix 🏎️💨
Gregory Wathelet landed back in California ✈️ and quickly landed back on top of the leaderboard!! Aboard Argentina de la Marchette, he took home the win in Saturday night’s $75,000 @gorentals Grand Prix! Congratulations, Gregory! 👏🏼
🥈 Keri Potter and Kalimera van de Nethe Z
🥉 Gabriel Rodrigues Honorio and Harley D
Its almost time for SNL…⏳🏟️
Enjoy the evening with @29brews 🍺 Select brews from right here in the Coachella Valley are on tap in the Palm Club ✨
It’s a super Saturday for Karin Binz and Vatikan! 🤩
The pair claimed the win in the $2,500 3’3” @callidaeusa Amateur-Owner Hunter Classic with a total score of 170 ✨ Congratulations Karin! 💙
The DIHP dogs showed up and showed out! 🐾🦴
Jordan Melfi & Murphy rose to the occasion and topped a strong field in the 2025 $1,000 DIHP Dog Puissance, presented by Adequan 🥇
All proceeds from this exciting class will benefit the USHJA Foundation 💝 Thank you to all who participated!
Olivia Aul’s round in the $10,000 USHJA National Hunt & Go Derby - Junior/Amateur, sponsored by @monument.globalestates, certainly deserved lots of cheers! 👏🏼
She piloted Cheers! to scores of 90 and 84.5 for a winning 174.5 total score. Congratulations, Olivia!
🥈 Jayme Omand and Edesa’s Donovan - 171
🥉 Dane Anson and Bel Ragazzo - 166
First derby: Win ✅
First derby on the grass: Win ✅
Navarino is racking up wins in the desert so far this circuit 🏆 Nick Haness piloted the 6-year-old stallion to a second consecutive win in the $10,000 @riskstrategiescompany USHJA National Hunter Derby 🙌
🥈Dustin Goodwin & Reputation
🥉Jenny Karazissis & Big Shot