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Continuing the strong West Coast representation at the @capitalchallengehorseshow and taking home arguably one of the most notable WCHR awards of the week is Carleton Brooks! ⁣

Carleton was presented with the Old Springhouse Perpetual Trophy Lifetime Achievement Award. This trophy, awarded by the WCHR Task Force, is given to the person who exemplifies great support and lifetime commitment to the sport. Congratulations, Carleton!!
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As two of our DIHP veterinarians, Dr. Duncan Peters and Dr. Lori Bidwell work tirelessly for the well-being of all the horses competing here. So, it’s well deserved that they have now been recognized with the USHJA’s David Peterson Perpetual Trophy! 🏆 ⁣

This trophy is presented by the WCHR Task Force to individuals who exemplify dedication and commitment to the care and well-being of horses. Congratulations, Duncan and Lori!! 👏🏼 We are proud to have you as our vets!! ⁣

📸: Shawn McMillen Photography
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We all know how much Lisa Hankin does for the sport and for our Desert International Horse Park, so it is great to see her recognized on the national stage! On Wednesday evening at the @capitalchallengehorseshow, Lisa was named a 2024 recipient of the USHJA’s Winter’s Run Sportsmanship Award. 🏆The award is presented annually to an individual who exemplifies the ideals of sportsmanship, which Lisa certainly does! ⁣

Congratulations to DIHP’s own Lisa Hankin! 👏🏼
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Ready to jump into the holiday season with us!? Entries and stall reservations are now open for Desert Holiday! 🙌🏼🎄 ⁣⁣
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Reserve stalls and submit your entries at the link in bio.
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Looking for stalls for the full DIHP 🌴 season? Only one week remains to make season stall reservations! ⁣

Find more information at the link in bio and email stabling@deserthorsepark.com to reserve your stalls before October 1! ⁣

Circuit stall reservations will open on November 1.
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We’re headed to Vegas! ♦️🎲♠️ Led by Steve Hankin and show manager Pat Boyle, our Desert International Horse Park team will now be producing the Las Vegas National Horse Show, to be held November 11-17 at the @southpointlv!
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Learn more about the exciting changes to this year’s show at the “DIHP News” link in bio.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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