Press Releases
Allison La Joie and Santa Rosa Apolo Conquer $50,000 Adequan® Grand Prix
Allison La Joie saved the best for last in the jump-off of the $50,000 Adequan® Grand Prix. Aboard...
A Totally Awesome Win for Simon Schroeder in $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, Sponsored by Adequan®
One year prior, Teddi Mellencamp’s mount Totally wasn’t even jumping around the .80m, and on...
Jake Endicott Snags Victory in $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic
It hasn’t been too long since Jake Endicott was just learning the ropes of show jumping, and now...
Desert International Horse Park Welcomes 100X Equine as Silver Sponsor
Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) is pleased to announce a new partnership with first-time...
Skylar Wireman Brings the Speed Back to Desert Circuit
Last year, Skylar Wireman started her Desert Circuit off with a bang, and she has repeated history...
James Chawke Puts his Money on Gamble in $10,000 1.40m Open Classic
Gamble went two for two during Desert Circuit 1, and it’s a trend he and rider James Chawke would...
Megan McDermott and Nintendo Reach Next Level in $25,000 U.S. Bank Grand Prix
Megan McDermott is becoming the one to watch out for at Desert Circuit. After a win on Thursday,...
Megan McDermott Makes Winning Debut in the Desert in $10,000 1.45m Open Classic
Megan McDermott has only been in the desert for two days, and she’s already winning. The...
James Chawke Plays His Cards Right in $5,000 Welcome Speed
James Chawke and Gamble didn’t miss a beat since their last time out at Desert International Horse...
Limitless Performance Set to Open Second Location at Desert International Horse Park
Desert International Horse Park is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Limitless...
Ben Asselin and Baton Rouge Close Desert Holiday with a Win in $50,000 National Grand Prix
Ben Asselin knew Baton Rouge was going to be a special horse from day one. As Desert Holiday came...
Helios Clinches the Win in $571,000CAD Major League Show Jumping Team Competition
Last season, Team Helios stood atop the podium as the winners of the 2022 Major League Show...
In the Media
It’s about time to think about lodging for our upcoming season! To ensure the comfort and enjoyment of our exhibitors and guests, we have partnered with select providers of accommodations who share our commitment to the highest levels of customer service and quality.
We are proud to partner with @laquintaresort to offer exhibitors and guests a five-star hotel experience just minutes from the Horse Park. Get 20% off rooms at La Quinta Resort & Club as a DIHP exhibitor. Visit deserthorsepark.com/lodging for the booking link!
If a rental house is more your style, La Quinta Resort Leasing has luxury private vacation rental homes personalized to accommodate all your needs. To get 10% off vacation rentals with La Quinta Resort Leasing, visit laquintaresortleasing.com and use promo code DIHP10 at checkout.
There’s no place like the Desert International Horse Park for the holidays! ⛄️🎄 The Desert Holiday prize list is now available - and this year’s list of class offerings is like a holiday gift that keeps on giving!! 🎁
With two weeks of CSI5* and CSI2* show jumping – including the second-annual $1,000,000 CSI5* Coachella Cup Grand Prix – @majorleagueshowjumping team competition, the $20,000 Pro Equitation Challenge, USEF Premier-rated hunters and much, much more, there’s something for everyone!
View the full prize list for the December 4-15 shows at the link in bio.
It`s time to reserve your RV and RV spot for the National Sunshine Series! We are excited to welcome back our Official RV Rental & Sales Supplier and platinum sponsor, @c3rvsalesandrentals. The C3RV Desert Palm Campground will be your home away from home at our park in just under two months.
To book your RV spot at the C3RV Desert Palm Campground, visit deserthorsepark.com. To rent your RV, visit C3RV.com or call 855-331-2378, and be sure to take advantage of their special offer of $100 off when you book by September 9.
C3RV clients can select from a variety of model year 2021 – 2023 travel trailers, which are 20′ to 32′ in length, that comfortably accommodate up to four adults. C3RV offers an unmatched delivery service to the specific DIHP space and trailers are completely set up prior to guests’ arrival. C3RV provides discounted rates to all DIHP participants, based on the length of reservation, beginning at $15 per night for a four-night reservation, and up to $30 per night for reservations 30+ nights in length.
Get ready for some fun in the sun! ☀️
It`s go-time! ☀️ Weekly stall reservations for the National Sunshine Series, set for October 30-November 10, are now officially open via our website!
Entries are also officially open for the National Sunshine Series on Showgrounds Live. We are just under two months away from welcoming back every horse, pony, dog, and person to our Horse Park!
You may also now reserve your RV spot, your VIP table at the Palm Club, and join the waitlist for paddocks for these two weeks.
Racing towards the start of our season like 💨
Only TWO months before horse shows officially start in the desert! We cannot wait!
An exciting step forward for our sport and an excellent way to build towards the excitement of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games! We are thrilled to host the US Equestrian Open Dressage Final in 2025. With $200,000 in prize money set to be distributed to participating combinations and a $50,000 high point series incentive across the qualifiers, this event will be huge for US Dressage and for our athletes.
Stay tuned for schedules and more details!
Ready to crush some fitness goals? 🏋️ DIHP is the place to do it, thanks to Limitless Performance! Reach out today about membership to our onsite fitness center and hear more about our custom fitness plans.
The Grooms` Class might just be the most fun event all year! It`s a while away, but mark your calendars for Desert Circuit 10, because there will be $20,000 up for grabs for all the fabulous grooms who contest. We already can`t wait!
Hunters are back in the Grand Prix Arena for hunter week 2025! During Desert Circuit 5, all hunters 3`6" and above will take to the main stage, and we are featuring the following highlights:
🌟$25,000 DIHP Hunter Team Challenge
🌟$25,000 DIHP Under Saddle Championship
🌟$5,000 DIHP Pony Under Saddle Championship
🌟$20,000 Winner’s Circle Hunter Stake
Plus some highlights for the jumpers across the rest of the park!
🌟.70m Jumper Team Challenge
🌟$50,000 National Grand Prix | $5,000 U25 Overlay (Grass field)
🌟$30,000 1.45m Open Classic (Grass field)
🌟$30,000 1.40m Open Classic (Grass field)
🌟$10,000 Interactive Mortgage 10 & Under Futurity (Grass field)
Every day is a good day for a derby! We wish we could hold international hunter derbies every day, but we think we still jam-packed the schedule with our lineup! Check out the calendar:
NSS 1: $65,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Regional Championship
DH 1: $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
DC 3: $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby (Grass field)
DC 6: $49,900 USHJA International Hunter Derby
DC 9: $49,900 USHJA International Hunter Derby
Bring your derby star and shine in the desert! 🌟
Happy National Dog Day to all the special canines who frequent our park! We have an exciting lineup of events for dogs this winter, too, so don`t leave your furry friends at home! 🐾
We can`t wait to see the biggest 🌟stars🌟 compete during our FEI weeks this season! Check out our FEI dates and levels:
🌟Desert Holiday 1: CSI5*/CSI2*
🌟Desert Holiday 2: CSI5*/CSI2*
🌟Desert Circuit 3: CSI4*/CSI2*
🌟Desert Circuit 4: CSI5*/CSI2*
🌟Desert Circuit 6: CSI3*
🌟Desert Circuit 7: CSI3*
🌟Desert Circuit 9: CSI3*
🌟Desert Circuit 10: CSI4*
Did you hear the news?! 🗞️ We have a brand-new $10,000 1.15m Junior/Amateur Mini Prix coming to our schedule this season! Mark your calendars for National Sunshine Series 1 & 2, plus Desert Circuit 7 & 10 for this thrilling new class and big opportunity for some serious prize money!
The ponies take to the grass again this season! 🎀 We already can`t wait for the $5,000 USHJA Pony Hunter Derby on the grass field during Desert Circuit 6 💖
Ready to fly into another week of @majorleagueshowjumping 🔥 Roadrunners are feeling hot after a podium finish last week! 🥈 Let’s go get the win in Ottawa!
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