Tag: National Sunshine Series

Karl Cook & Caracole de La Roque are the Conquerors of the $100,000 FarmVet Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – November 09, 2024 – Course designer Colm Quinn built a challenging track for Saturday night’s $100,000 FarmVet Grand Prix, but it was no match for Karl Cook (USA) and his 2024 Paris Olympics mount Caracole de La Roque. They topped a field of 56 entries to take […]

Charlie Jones & Capitale 5 Conquer Another Victory in the $100,000 IDA Development & Barnwalkers Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – November 02, 2024 – Charlie Jones (GBR) and Capitale 6 could not be caught on Saturday night, November 2, as they cruised to victory in the $100,000 IDA Development & Barnwalkers Grand Prix at National Sunshine Series I in Thermal, CA. A starting field of 43 entries took on […]

Father & Son Partnership Proves Successful as Lane Clarke Conquers the $30,000 FarmVet Open Classic

Thermal, California, USA – November 09, 2023 – Lane Clarke (AUS) watched Mark Kinsella ride a killer round in the $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic Thursday of National Sunshine Series 2, presented by Marshall & Sterling, and it lit a spark in him to top it. Aboard Venom, […]

Robert Blanchette & Chardonnay Age Together Fine like Wine in the Desert!

Thermal, California, USA – November 02, 2023 – It’s evident watching them in the ring that Robert Blanchette (IRL) and Chardonnay have found their rhythm, and it played in their favor Thursday as they took victory in the $30,000 FarmVet 1.45m Open Classic during week one of the […]

Mandy Porter Powers Past the Competition in $50,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix

Thermal, California, USA – December 11, 2022 – Mandy Porter (USA) and Cadeau Z keep getting better and better. During the National Sunshine Series, they rode to top-five finishes in each of the national grand prixs, but during week two of Desert Holiday, they made it to the winner’s circle in […]

James Arkins & Eurostar Steal the Spotlight in the $100,000 Hygain Feeds Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – November 5, 2022 – James Arkins’ (AUS) trip to Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) was a long one, but it was well worth it. Recently, he relocated his top horse Eurostar 1 to the United States, and following an appearance at the FEI World Championships, the […]

Nicky Galligan & Javas Miss Jordan Turn on the Nitro To Win $30,000 EquiFit Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – November 5, 2020 – Eighty-nine horses took the field Thursday morning at Desert International Horse Park’s Grand Prix Stadium, but it was Nicky Galligan (IRL) and his own Javas Miss Jordan who took the top spot in the $30,000 EquiFit Grand Prix. Galligan and the […]

Tiffany Foster & Brighton Top $75,000 Farmvet Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – November 1, 2020 –  Tiffany Foster (CAN) and Brighton shone the brightest in Sunday’s $75,000 Farmvet Grand Prix during the first week of the National Sunshine Series at the Desert International Horse Park. The course, designed by fellow Canadian, Joe Rycroft, tested sixty-nine riders […]

Brian Cournane & Penelope Cruz Claim Top Honors in $40,000 Desert Classic CSI 3* at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – November 07, 2019 – Brian Cournane (IRL) and Penelope Cruz claimed top honors in the $40,000 Desert Classic CSI 3*, sponsored by Purina Animal Nutrition yesterday during the National Sunshine Series II CSI 3*-W at the Desert International Horse Park in the USA. Eighty-one combinations challenged Alan Wade‘s (IRL) 1.50m course, […]

Charlie Jayne & Tou La Moon Soar to Win $100,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* at Desert International Horse Park

Thermal, California, USA – November 03, 2019 – Charlie Jayne (USA) and Tou La Moon claimed top honors in the $100,000 Grand Prix CSI 3* yesterday during the National Sunshine Series I CSI 3* at the Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, California, USA. The American and the 11-year-old […]

Her Name is Bond! Ashlee Bond & Chela LS Top $100,000 Coachella Grand Prix CSI 3* at Hits Coachella

Ashlee Bond and CHELA LS take home the Blue Ribbon in the $100,000 Coachella Grand Prix FEI CSI3*! The final class of the FEI CSI3* Division at National Sunshine I took place Sunday afternoon. The sky was beautifully painted shades of pink and blue as the sun set […]