Press Releases
Desert International Horse Park Announces 2023/2024 Hunter/Jumper Show Dates
Thermal, Calif. – Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) is pleased to present the preliminary...
Nick Haness Goes Two-For-Two in $50,000 Butet USHJA International Hunter Derby
If you’re feeling a bit of déjà vu from the most recent International Hunter Derby during Desert...
Shauna Cook and Caya Capture CWD CSI3* Two Phase
Shauna Cook’s (CAN) mount Caya is like a box of chocolates: you never really know what you’re...
James Chawke Conquers New Terrain in $10,000 Adequan Welcome Speed
Three in a row sounds pretty nice to James Chawke. The Irishman has pulled off a hat trick, having...
Desert International Horse Park to Award Top Jock Tack Boxes to Desert Circuit Leading Riders
Thermal, Calif. – Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) will award the leading open jumper rider...
Homebred Hero: Katie Laurie and Django II Take $145,100 CSI3* TALUS Grand Prix
Luckily for Katie Laurie (AUS), she knows Django II like the back of her hand. She had a couple...
Karrie Rufer Raises Her Glass in $50,000 National Grand Prix
Karrie Rufer has known for quite some time that she had a special horse on her hands with Stern...
Ali Ramsay Realizes True Talent with Conrado 12 in $38,700 CSI3* Speed
The Canadian anthem played a second time in the Grand Prix Arena during Desert Circuit VII as Ali...
Vanessa Mannix Meets Her Match in Bridgeport Farms CSI3* Two Phase
Vanessa Mannix’s (CAN) New Year’s resolution was to go faster. Her speed gears have kicked up a...
James Chawke’s Luck Runs Strong in $10,000 Voltaire Design Welcome Speed
Anyone watching Wednesday’s $10,000 Voltaire Design 1.35m Welcome Speed to open Desert Circuit VII...
Kent Farrington and Orafina are Untouchable in $226,000 Adequan® CSI4* Grand Prix
Kent Farrington’s (USA) cross-country trip to the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) paid off...
Lorcan Gallagher has Luck on his Side in $50,000 National Grand Prix
Lorcan Gallagher has spent quite a bit of time in the desert this season chasing down a win....
In the Media
How we feel about heading to Vegas next month! 🙌🏼😃
You can still join us at the Las Vegas National from November 11-17, but time is running out!! Nomination applications must be completed by October 14 and can be completed at the link in bio.
Don’t forget! In addition to the Marshall + Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championship, the WCE Junior/Amateur Medal Final and the IHSA/USHJA 3’3” Hunter Seat Medal Final - West, we’ve added all new classes to the Vegas line-up, including:
🌟 $5,000 1.40m Welcome 2.b
🌟 $5,000 1.40m Speed 2.1
🌟 $49,999 1.40m DIHP Grand Prix
📸: @andrewrybackphotography
We have to give at least one more shoutout for our West Coast riders at the @capitalchallengehorseshow, because Nick Haness has been on a roll!! 👏🏼 Congratulations to @nick_haness on the win in the $25,000 @kask_equestrian / @vogel_equestrian 3’ & 3’3” North American Green Hunter Championship aboard Odette! 🏆
Nick also earned an impressive FIVE division championships, including in the ⤵️
🌟 Green Hunters 3’ 6 & Under aboard Et Cetera
🌟 Green Hunters Mares 3’ & 3’3” with Odette
🌟 Performance Hunters 3’6” with Queen Celeste
🌟 Green Conformation Hunters aboard Modern Man
🌟 Green Hunter 3’3” Section A riding Cannon Beach
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!!
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
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! 👏🏼
Ready to jump into the holiday season with us!? Entries and stall reservations are now open for Desert Holiday! 🙌🏼🎄
Reserve stalls and submit your entries at the link in bio.
Get excited! The revamped Las Vegas National schedule and prize list are now available at the prize list link in bio! 🙌🏼
With new class offerings and updates made to the horse show schedule, applications for the Rated 2024 Marshall + Sterling Insurance/USHJA National Championship and nominations for all 2024 Las Vegas National Horse Show classes are being accepted until October 14. Complete a nomination application today, also at the link in bio!
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.
Congratulations to the DIHP Roadrunners on their first win of the 2024 @majorleagueshowjumping season!! 🎉
McLain Ward, Erynn Ballard and Kaitlin Campbell’s victory at @traversecityhorseshows moves the Roadrunners to the top of the team standings! 🔝🙌🏼
📸: @megangiesemedia
What happens in Vegas...is something you’re going to want to be a part of with us! 🤩 We’re excited to head to the Las Vegas National Horse Show, November 11-17, and it’s shaping up to be a show you don’t want to miss!!
We’ve now added all NEW jumper classes including:
🌟 $5,000 1.40m Welcome 2.b
🌟 $5,000 1.40m Speed 2.1
🌟 $49,999 1.40m DIHP Grand Prix
Nomination applications have been reopened for all classes and can be completed at the link in bio now through October 14.
If you receive an acceptance letter, you will then be able to enter on ShowGroundsLive beginning Saturday, September 21.
For questions, please email ashley@deserthorsepark.com.
✨ Viva Las Vegas! ✨
📸: @andrewrybackphotography
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!
Learn more about the exciting changes to this year’s show at the “DIHP News” link in bio.
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.