
Halloween Party
Roadrunners Tiki Bar Thermal, CA, United StatesPut on your best Halloween costume and join us for a costume contest with a human and dog division, Halloween themed trivia, a pumpkin carving & painting station, and more!
Put on your best Halloween costume and join us for a costume contest with a human and dog division, Halloween themed trivia, a pumpkin carving & painting station, and more!
Join us for a Networking Happy Hour hosted by the EQ Businesswomen. This event will give you a chance to connect with many impressive equestrian businesswomen, so buy your ticket and come join us for a drink!
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Can you stay on for 8 seconds? Come try to stay on the mechanical bull at Roadrunners!
Come watch an exceptional display of the equestrian sport!
Can you stay on for 8 seconds? Come try to stay on the mechanical bull at Roadrunners!
Come watch as the best of the best compete for top honors in the Grand Prix!
Come watch the championship round of the CPHA Style of Riding Finals.
Grab your barn family and decorate your golf cart with a theme to participate in our golf cart decorating contest! Prizes for the top 2 judges choice. Sign up in the show office by 12 pm on Friday November 8th to participate in the golf cart parade.
Join us for family fun day to play carnival games, eat your fair favorites, and listen to some great musical performances!
Come watch an exceptional display of the equestrian sport and see who wins top honors in our Grand Prix!
Come meet your favorite riders from the Major League Show Jumping team the DIHP Roadrunners at an exclusive meet & greet event on Vendor Row. Bring your favorite hat to T-shirt to be autographed, grab a photo, and get an exclusive rider trading card!
Join us for the final leg of the Major League Show Jumping 5* Team Competition. See who will take the title in 2024!
Join the Chris Cerna Bluegrass Band for some upbeat bluegrass music you can't resist dancing to!
Join us to decorate some horse themed holiday ornaments to get into the holiday season spirit! Ornaments and decorating supplies will be provided.
Join us for the iconic million-dollar class, the Coachella Cup FEI 5* Grand Prix!
Wood & Steel is a Los Angeles-based classic rock trio who performs all the best songs from the great American songbook and beyond. You'll love singing along to hits from artists like Jackson Browne, Tom Petty, Elvis Presley, and more.
Are you hungry? Come get some donuts and coffee by the hunter and jumper rings every Sunday morning!
Visit Desert Paws Animal Rescue and come meet your new best friend on the grass behind Tack Warehouse!
The best gift during the holiday season is a donation to those in need. Join High Desert Sport Photo and Desert Paws for a special festive holiday pet photo event at the holiday decorated Hunters Winner Circle by Valencia Saddlery! Just $20 gets you a digital pet portrait, with all proceeds supporting Desert Paws. Bonus: Dogs adopted on-site with Desert Paws that day receive a FREE photo! Find your perfect companion and capture a memory that will warm your heart this holiday season!
HorseGrooms Hosts First Meet Up of the Winter at DIHP!
We are thrilled to announce the first HorseGrooms Meet Up of this winter, hosted at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) in Thermal, CA. This exciting event will take place during Holiday 2, the Major League week, on Tuesday, December 10th, from 6 to 8 PM. The Meet Up is open to all grooms—regardless of discipline, level, or number of horses. These gatherings are designed to bring grooms together to connect, learn, and support one another and we are so grateful Desert Horse Park supports this. The HorseGrooms Meet Ups offer a blend of education and camaraderie, fostering a strong sense of community within the HorseGrooms network.
Attendees will enjoy an interactive format featuring four expert speakers, each leading 20-minute sessions as small breakout groups rotate between them. This setup ensures an engaging and personalized experience. DIHP will sponsor snacks and drinks.
The event’s incredible lineup includes:
Margo Thomas top groom for Laura Kraut : Sharing insights from her journey to the 2024 Paris Olympics with Laura Kraut’s Baloutinue.
Dr. Barb Blasko of ShowMD: Offering tips on self-care for grooms, ensuring that those who care for horses can also take care of themselves.
Mike Barthemely of Limitless Performance LLC: Demonstrating simple stretches to keep grooms feeling their best.
Dietician Kimberly Maloomian of Kimba’s Kitchen, RD, LDN: Teaching healthy eating habits for busy schedules and making easy, nutritious snacks on-site.
To top it off, each attendee will leave with a special goodie bag, thanks to the generosity of our sponsors.
RSVP forms will be available soon, so keep an eye out in the HorseGrooms Community and on our social media pages. We can’t wait to see you there!
Join us for weekly trivia hosted by Dacoda Miracle. Teams can have a maximum of 6 members. Prizes for the winning team each week!
Join us for an exciting display of the top of the sport in our FEI 5* 1.55m Grand Prix!
Relaxing with your toes in the hot sand with a cool drink in your hand is what this show is all about. The group performs Jimmy Buffett, Bob Marley, and Harry Belafonte biggest hits.
Join us for a holiday cookie decorating party! Get creative and decorate some holiday cookies to enjoy with your friends. Pre-baked cookies and decorating supplies will be provided.
Join us for an exciting race to the finish in the Major League Show Jumping team final!
Are you hungry? Come get some donuts and coffee by the hunter and jumper rings every Sunday morning!
Join us for weekly trivia hosted by Dacoda Miracle. Teams can have a maximum of 6 members. Prizes for the winning team each week!
Come watch some of the top riders battle for the top placing in our $25,000 Grand Prix sponsored by Kubota!
Chris Cerna and the Bluegrass Republic is a combination of experienced talent and with its ability to provide clean instrumentals and harmonies, is guaranteed to satisfy even the most critical of bluegrass music aficionados. A dedicated band that specializes in hard-driving, traditional bluegrass. Their set lists include traditional, gospel and original songs written by the band members themselves.
Are you hungry? Come get some donuts and coffee by the hunter and jumper rings every Sunday morning!
Join us for weekly trivia hosted by Dacoda Miracle. Teams can have a maximum of 6 members. Prizes for the winning team each week!
How high can your dog jump? Can he or she stack up with the best Thermal has to offer? Come find out when we hold the second annual DIHP Dog Puissance Challenge! Have some fun, win great prizes, and benefit a good cause by putting your dog’s jumping
skills to the test in a friendly competition.
Each dog needs at least one sponsor to provide a minimum $50 donation to
the USHJA Foundation. (More is encouraged - and will be recognized!) Dogs will compete in a set order for the duration of the event. The competition will start with a low jump, and each dog will attempt to jump it. A dog will be excused if it knocks the rail down, refuses the jump, or its handler elects not to continue. After the last dog in the order clears the jump, it will be raised, and the next round will begin. The dog clearing the jump at the highest height wins. Ribbons awarded 1st-10th. Each entrant will receive a special DIHP doggie bag, and the owner/handler will receive a $25 gift certificate to the DIHP Swag and Prize Store.
Four grand prizes will be awarded to:
• The dog clearing the highest fence (awards to the top large and the top
small dogs)
• The dog raising the most money from sponsors
• The dog having the largest number of sponsors
• Style award (Judge’s choice)
Entry Fee: $50/dog - enter on ShowGrounds Live or in the Show Office
Join us for an exciting display of equestrian sport for the $75,000 Grand Prix sponsored by Go Rentals!
THE DOO-WAH RIDERS have been based in Southern California for over 46 years. They possess the very rare combination of many years of experience and youthful energy, fired by a love for what they do. The Doo-Wahs are country, with a unique, original sound. They define their sound as "high energy country with a Cajun twist". Showcasing ultra-tight musicianship, vocal harmonies, and powerful arrangements of classic and new/old original songs, The Doo-Wah Riders are great showmen, and they continue to enjoy performing for countless audiences across the USA in 2024!
Are you hungry? Come get some donuts and coffee by the hunter and jumper rings every Sunday morning!
Visit Desert Paws Animal Rescue and come meet your new best friend on the grass behind Tack Warehouse!
Join the American Wild Horse Conservation for a trivia takeover party with a full nacho bar, themed snacks, and a free drink ticket for the first 25 people to sign up for trivia! There will be additional prizes provided by AWHC plus a grand prize of $100 to the DIHP swag shop and AWHC prizes for the top 3 teams overall plus the top team after each round! American Wild Horse Conservation (AWHC) is the nation's champion for humane, in-the-wild protection of wild horses and burros on our public lands.
Come watch some of the best hunters out there in the $5,000 USHJA Pony Derby Sponsored by Kickapoo Ponies & $40,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Sponsored by Perfect Products on the Grass Field!
Join the American Wild Horse Conservation at the Jenni Kayne Pop Up shop on Vendor Row to sip on wine sponsored by the HALTER project, shop, learn, and support the AWHC!
Join us for a spectacular competition of the best young horses in our $10,000 Interactive Mortgage 10 & Under 1.35m Futurity Series!
Immerse yourself in the iconic sounds and timeless hits of the Eagles with our exceptional tribute band. This ensemble recreates the magic of one of rock’s greatest bands, delivering an unforgettable tribute experience that will transport you back to the golden age of the California sound.
Want to meet a mustang while doing a wine tasting? Join the American Wild Horse Conservation between Roadrunners Tiki Bar and the Grand Prix warm up this Saturday afternoon to enjoy some wine and a photo op with a mustang!
Join us for an FEI 4* Grand Prix featuring the top talent of the equestrian sport!
For over four decades, The Belair Bandits have been enchanting audiences around the globe with their unparalleled performances of classic rock, R&B, pop, blues, and surf music hits. Established in 1980, this powerhouse ensemble has become synonymous with California’s vibrant music scene, delivering an explosive fusion of smokin’ guitar licks, fiery vocal harmonies, and non-stop burnin’ energy.
Are you hungry? Come get some donuts and coffee by the hunter and jumper rings every Sunday morning!
Join us for weekly trivia hosted by Dacoda Miracle. Teams can have a maximum of 6 members. Prizes for the winning team each week!
Want to meet the top riders in the world that are here to compete in the FEI World Cup Qualifier? Come to the Visitors Center on Friday January 31st at 4 pm to meet these top riders and get their autographs! The first 50 people will receive an exclusive DIHP Pennant flag to get signed by their favorite riders! Make sure to arrive early to be first in line!
Can you stay on for 8 seconds? Come try to stay on the mechanical bull at Roadrunners!
Join the Canyon Brothers Band for all your favorite popular and classic country tunes!