March 7, 2023 
Y’all ready for this?!
Desert Circuit 2023 is heading into the homestretch. With just two more weeks of competition at the equine oasis that is Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, CA, they’re bringing the heat and a full roster of specialty classes.
First up: Week VIII.
In addition to the usual deep pool of prize money in the national and CSI3* international divisions, the penultimate week also features the $42,500 North American Youth Championship Trials for Zone 10, the $50,000 Butet International Hunter Derby and the $15,000 Ritz Carlton DIHP Speed League Final.
PLUS, there’s a surprise $20,000 MeadowGrove & Friends 1.20m Open Classic benefiting WeRideTogether that’s open to everyone. Literally. You don’t even have to ride to get in on this class it’s so inclusive.
Catch all the action this binge-worthy week on DIHP TV:
Daily Schedule
All times are listed in PT, timing subject to change.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8
- 9 a.m. – $10,000 Adequan Welcome Speed 1.35m
THURSDAY, MARCH 9
- 10 a.m. – $5,000 CWD CSI3* Normal Two Phase 1.40m
- 12 p.m. – $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic 1.45m
- 2 p.m. – $5,000 Voltaire NAYC Trial 1.35m
FRIDAY, MARCH 10
- 8 a.m. – $10,000 Devoucoux NAYC Trial 1.40m
- 10 a.m. – $50,000 Butet International Hunter Derby
- 10 a.m. – $38.700 Premier Equine Rehab CSI3* Speed 1.50m
- 6 p.m. – USEF/NCEA Junior Medal
SATURDAY, MARCH 11
- 8 a.m. – $7.500 Interactive Mortgage 10 & Under Futurity Series 1.35m
- 10 a.m. – $7.500 NAYC Trial 1.40m Classic
- 10 a.m. – $38,700 Whittier Trust CSI3* Classic 1.45m
- 12 p.m. – $50,000 Adeptus National Grand Prix
- 6 p.m. – $15,000 Ritz Carlton DIHP Speed League Final
SUNDAY, MARCH 12
- 8 a.m. – $20,000 MeadowGrove & Friends 1.20 Open Classic
- 9 a.m. – $30,000 Marshall & Sterling Open Classic Series 1.40m
- 10 a.m. – $20,000 Stal Hendrix NAYC Trial 1.45m
- 1 p.m. – $145,100 Go Rentals CSI3* Grand Prix 1.55m
