If the crowd at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) wasn't familiar with the drum rolls and triumphant trumpeting of the Belgian national anthem before, they certainly are now. Olympian Gregory...
Gregory Wathelet's Argentina de la Marchette is the result of a bit of luck. Bred by Gregory Wathelet’s father, Hubert, and born on their family farm in Luxembourg, she’s the...
Most people come to California for the temperate weather, tropical palm trees and tranquil beaches. Belgium’s Gregory Wathelet simply wanted a change of scenery. “It was just to try something...
“She's the best mare I've ever ridden.” So said trainer Sean Leckie (USA) of his winning mount in the $10,000 Platinum Performance Welcome Speed 1.35m at Desert International Horse Park...
Let's do this. International competition kicks off this week at Desert International Horse Park with Week II's CSI3* competition of the 2023 Desert Circuit. Featuring world No. 5 Conor Swail...
It's been a triumphant return to the show ring, to say the least, for 18-year-old, newly minted professional, Skylar Wireman (USA). On Sunday, Wireman and De Laloma took home the...
"I honestly can't even explain the feeling. It is incredible!" That was 18-year-old Skylar Wireman after winning the first Grand Prix of her pro career, the first week of her...
Two-time Olympic medalist Steffen Peters (USA) kicked off the 2023 season at Desert International Horse Park the same way he ended it in 2022—winning. Aboard his Tokyo Games mount, Suppenkasper...
Jolie in French means "pretty one." That’s precisely what C’est Jolie and Lexi Karolyi were in the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby – Open at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP)...
In Greek history, Odysseus is a legendary king of Ithaca and the hero of Homer's epic poem “The Odyssey.” At Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, CA, he's the promising...
Skylar Wireman launched her professional career at Desert International Horse Park on Wednesday from precisely where her junior career ended—on top. The 18-year-old California native was named the Junior Equestrian...
What’s better than an exciting new class dedicated to Children's jumper riders? The opportunity to win a clinic spot with one of the world’s best, of course! That’s just what’s...
New year, new season! The 2023 Desert Circuit kicks off this week at Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, CA. Featuring nine weeks of hunter/jumper sport and streaming all day,...
California's Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) has been a labor of love for president and CEO Steve Hankin these past three years. You could say it's also a side-effect of...
Michelle Berry and Mecho Van't Kiezelhof are two-for-two with their lucky mane charms. "The charms in his mane are my good luck charms. [...] I used them a few days...
"Its my first time here [at the Desert international Horse Park] but I will definitely be coming back." Jose Maria Quintana and Catoki Boy make quick work of their first...
In his second big win in just as many weeks, Nick Haness utilizes HH Elmo's former jumper experience in the Handy Round of the $65,000 Butet USHJA International Derby Regional...
"Onwards and upwards" is Mark Kinsella's plan for Quality H after their win in the $30,000 Ritz-Carlton 1.45m Open Classic. The course proved to be difficult with rails falling throughout...
"Fast, competitive and just wants to win" is how Mark Kinsella described his mount Coupenote Belmaniere. "It makes my job a lot easier." Kinsella took the top two spots in...
The rain cleared up in the desert just in time for the jumper and equitation riders to shine! This week, DIHP will play host to multiple equitation finals, a regional...
