Description

Seven-week hunter/jumper horse show circuit produced by HITS, Inc. that runs from January through March annually. The Desert Circuit has been a mainstay of West Coast competition for more than 20 years and offers classes ranging from Grand Prix show jumping to a selection of divisions for both the novice and experienced rider. In addition, three of the 17 Grand Prix events at HITS Thermal are FEI World Cup Qualifiers. Total Grand Prix prize money offered for the 2013 season is nearly $2 million, which includes the all-new addition of the AIG Thermal $1 Million Grand Prix, presented by Lamborghini Newport Beach, Sunday, March 17. The HITS Desert Circuit is the winter show home to some of the most accomplished equestrian riders in the world, including U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Rich Fellers, Will Simpson and Canadian Olympian Jill Henselwood.