The National Sunshine Series at Desert Horse Park showcased top talent and remarkable performances this past weekend.

We’re thrilled to share the outstanding results from our team:

• Con Glassa owned by Patti Tondorf: Con Glassa had a stellar showing in the 3’3 Performance Hunters, earning Reserve Champion.
• First place out of 87 trips
• Two third-place ribbons in the 3’3 Performance classes
• Second place in the 3’ USHJA out of 92 trips
• Thea Le & Dalton Park: Owned by Elizabeth Doggard, Thea rode Dalton Park to a first-place finish in the THIS NHS Adult Medal. Their precision and hard work were on full display, earning them well-deserved top honors.
• Herman Jacob & Cheyenne Jade: Herman Jacob, owned by Cheyenne Jade, delivered an outstanding performance, securing first place in the USHJA 3’ Hunters - Section C, competing against 91 other entries.
• Gillian Penna & Caffé Corretto: Congratulations to Gillian Penna and her own Caffé Corretto for delivering stunning rounds in the Younger Adult Amateurs. Their consistency and poise made for an impressive weekend.
• Cipriani owned by Jennifer Meyer: Cipriani, our newest import, continued his early success stateside with impressive results:
• Reserve Champion in the HOTY Zone 10 5-Year-Old Hunters
• First place in the 5-Year-Old Under Saddle
• Second place in the 5-Year-Old Stake
• Cipriani’s future in the hunter ring looks incredibly promising.

Looking Ahead

Thank you to Katrina Pattinson for all her winning rides! Congratulations to all our riders, horses, and their teams for their dedication and success at the Desert Horse Park.