Tag: MLSJ – Thermal

Mark Bluman & Concare PS Conquer the $200,000 BrainJava Classic CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 13, 2024 – In what came down to an exciting duel, Colombia’s Mark Bluman rode away with the first major CSI 5* victory of his career on Friday, December 13, at the Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, CA. Bluman and Concare PS […]

Bond Bets on Barefoot! Ashlee Bond Blazes to Claim the Cash in the $1,000,000 MLSJ Coachella Cup Grand Prix CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 07, 2024 – Ten years ago, Ashlee Bond (ISR) topped a $1,000,000 grand prix at what is now the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP). In the decade since then, the show venue has undergone extensive changes, and the caliber of showjumping sport available at […]

Eduardo Menezes Charges for Victory in the $32,000 IDA Development Speed Challenge CSI 2*

Thermal, California, USA – December 05, 2024 – Brazil’s Eduardo Menezes (BRA) had both a late spot in the order and his longtime partner Calypso des Matis on his side as he jumped to the win in Thursday’s $32,000 IDA Development Speed CSI 2*.  A field of 73 entries […]

McLain Ward Comes Out Swinging & Winning in the $62,500 BrainJava Qualifier CSI 5*

Thermal, California, USA – December 05, 2024 – McLain Ward (USA) made a statement on Thursday afternoon by winning the $62,500 BrainJava Qualifier CSI 5* to open Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) action at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) in La Quinta, CA. A six-time U.S. Olympian and […]

U.S. Paris Olympic Show Jumping Team Headed to Palm Springs

Thermal, California, USA – November 27, 2024 – The entirety of the 2024 U.S. Olympic show jumping team, including Karl Cook (USA), Kent Farrington (USA), Laura Kraut (USA) and McLain Ward (USA), is headed to the Desert International Horse Park, December 4-8, 2024. Team USA earned the silver medal this summer in Paris, and […]

Team Helios Catch Fire Again to Win the $571,000 MLSJ Team Competition at Thermal

 Thermal, California, USA – December 10, 2023 – Last season, Team Helios stood atop the podium as the winners of the 2022 Major League Show Jumping (MLSJ) season. Though their odds of winning a second season title in a row weren’t high, they still made sure they had […]