California

Written By Equine Digital

A Big Week at Desert International Horse Park

What a crazy busy—but truly wonderful—week at Desert International Horse Park in California. We brought 11 horses to one of the most competitive venues on the circuit, and our team rose to the challenge in a big way.

DIHP is a pinnacle show—big classes, deep competition, and very little room for error. Our riders delivered with focus and grit, finishing the week with 4 Champions, 3 Classic Day wins, countless ribbons, and so many clear rounds. Just as important were the lessons learned, confidence gained, and partnerships strengthened along the way.

None of this happens without the incredible support behind the scenes. A huge thank you to our riders, parents, grooms, and supporters who help keep this circus moving—week after week, ring after ring.

Rider & Horse Highlights

  • Bridger Mae Bryson & Calvada Oder Calypso
    1.00m Champion, delivering confident and consistent rounds throughout the week.

  • Parker Raduenz & Peekaboo
    Stepped up to the .90m division with strong rounds and excellent progress.

  • Story Proctor & Perfect Percy
    .90m Champion, showing polish and reliability in every class.

  • Story Proctor & Take My Heart
    Great clear rounds and multiple top-five placings at the .90m and 1.00m levels.

  • Kayley Cassity & DSL Chiquitita
    Consistent clear rounds and top-10 placings, including 6th place in both the .75m and .85m Classic classes.

  • Ivy Malman & Pull Up My Socks
    Catch ride on Augusta’s young Thoroughbred, gaining valuable experience and ribbons, including 5th place in the .75m.

  • Samantha Russell & Twinkletoes
    .65m Champion, with confident and polished rounds.

  • Avery Holt & Aywaille D’Ayrifagne
    Numerous great rounds and ribbons as the pair established themselves at the 1.05m level.

  • Bridger Mae Bryson & Quintessential
    .75m Champion, continuing a strong run of form.

  • Kira Block & Iron Dream Hero Z: Kira finished her time with us as she moves on to new adventures. Good luck Kira!

Looking Ahead

Weeks like this remind us why we do what we do. Big goals, big effort, and a team that supports one another through every high and low. We’re incredibly proud of this group and excited to keep building from here.

Can we do it again when we return in February? I think so!

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