HITS Horseshow is back; Welcome Sunshine Series to Thermal, CA. For only the second year now, the newest addition to the Horseshow circuit here in Thermal, California, The HITS Horseshow Sunshine Series is back. Horses, their trainers, students, their grooms and many, many horse trailers fill the parking lot on Hwy 86 and Airport Blvd. This weekend is the beginning of the classes, and the Final jump offs will be next weekend, 11/7 and Sunday 11/8. What a great time to experience our beautiful Eastern city of Thermal..the weather is outstanding!
Jewels wins Reserve Grand Champion for young Hunters!
HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, CA., comes alive for Equestrians this month, October. THE NATIONAL SUNSHINE SERIES, in only it’s second season. The Two Week Horse Competition Schedule is broken down into two shows. Each Series features special evening classes, live music and entertainment, and gourmet cuisine to compliment this elite fall series.
The National Sunshine Series awards $1 million in prize money. The series, at HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, includes USEF Premier-rated Hunters and 5*/6* Jumpers, the $350,000 Sunshine Grand Prix FEI CSI-5*, a $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, the West Coast Pony Finals, and the Zone 10 Age Group Equitation Finals.
National Sunshine Series I Begins October 28, (maybe we should call it the Halloween Series?) Anyway, the following weekend features the National Sunshine Series II, beginning Nov. 4. For us Locals, it’s always great to see the Horses and owners pulling rigs back into town and setting up shop early. Welcome Back! The Polo Season also finished up, and horses are being turned out to rest before our winter season kicks in..
Equestrian Property Sales in our Coachella Valley have continued to pick up steam. The past season and throughout the summer saw some steady Sales throughout our Eastern desert cities of Thermal, Coachella, Indio and Vista Santa Rosa. If you are looking to buy or sell your Land or Equestrian Property, NOW is the time to get going!
SOLD EQUESTRIAN PROPERTIES (Past 8 months)
38+/- vacant acres zoned Equestrian, in Coachella: Approx. $3.4 million CASH
Polo season is about to kick in in the Coachella Valley
It’s time for our Equestrian roundup for both Polo and HITS enthusiasts. Let’s start with Polo Happenings:
At the San Diego Polo Club, the summer season is winding down. The final tournament, The Spreckles Cup, will be played on Sunday September 27 at 2 pm. Public is welcome! As we head up the coast to the beautiful and historic Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club, the Polo tournaments are still being played, though the season there is winding down as well. The High Goal Tournament season saw the Finals of the Pacific Coast Open on Sunday, August 30. That weekend was followed by the 20 Goal Maserati Silver Cup.
This past Sunday saw the the Jewelry by Gauthier Womens’ Polo Tournament, and next Sunday, 10/4 will be the USPA Presidents’ Cup Finals. After the season tournaments wrap up, the Polo School, Lesson program and Arena Tournaments will begin through the winter months.
Here in the Coachella Valley, both the Empire and Eldorado Polo Clubs are preparing for another huge season of competitions. Empire will be hosting some December 4-goal and 1-goal tournaments, and their VIP Tents are SOLD OUT for the 2016 season already!! Eldorado Polo Club offices are just re-opening with Deb Morrison as games manager, James A’court as Social Events Manager, and Graham Bray as Club General Manager. Polo Season officially opens here in the Valley first weekend of January, 2016.
A romantic evening on a Full Moon Trail Ride in Morongo Valley
Equestrian activities in the Palm Springs Valley are plentiful, so if you happen to be a horse person, rest assured there is no lack of exciting things to experience here in the desert. Whether it’s watching world class horse events held in the east valley – Indio, Coachella, Thermal area… or trail riding in the Palm Springs, High Desert area, your options are many.
SADDLE UP FOR A TRAIL RIDE
Trail riding is such a wonderful way to get intimate with the desert landscape. It’s meditative. You’re surrounded by nature as you wind your way on horseback through the ruggedly beautiful canyons of the local mountains with the sun on your back. Palm Springs is fortunate to be home to historic Smoke Tree Stables, tucked away off of the busy thoroughfare of Highway 111. There you will find group packages available for trail riding adventures into nearby Indian Canyons, where the Cahuilla Indians used to roam and native palm oases and streams grace the landscape. Picnic lunches or western cookouts can be included, whatever your fancy.
You can also hightail it up to the High Desert area of Morongo Valley for trail riding… it’s just a short 20 minute drive up Hwy. 62 from Palm Springs. The High Desert offers it’s own brand of magic, as it’s typically at least 10 degrees cooler up there (which is nice in the summer) and the scenic views of snow-capped Mount San Jacinto and Mount San Gorgonio absolutely take your breath away. You’ll think you’re in the Swiss Alps.
I had this amazing property listed for less than a week, before I brought some wonderful Buyers to view it. They agreed with me..”it was a perfect fit!” We are in Escrow, and if you take this HD video tour of 82480 Avenue 54 in Thermal, I am sure you will understand why!!
I HAVE MORE BUYERS FOR SPECIFIC EQUESTRIAN PROPERTIES here in the Palm Springs Valley. There have been multiple sales over the past 2 months, and our Land/Equestrian Market is generating alot of Heat! Don’t wait..if you are thinking of listing your 1-100 acre Property, whether it’s vacant Land or has a home on it, give me a call today! Not sure what it’s worth in todays’ market? Let’s go over a FREE property consultation so you understand what’s happening here in the desert area..that way you can decide if now IS the right time to think about selling or buying in one of our beautiful desert cities. North Palm Springs, La Quinta, Thermal, Coachella, Vista Santa Rosa and Indio..all offer some wonderful opportunities!
I had the pleasure of Listing this beautiful horse farm at 57300 Jackson St. in Thermal, Calif. The Seller had relocated out of the country for business, and I marketed it throughout our Local and Non-local horsey communities. The new buyers came to me through an ad I ran. HITS horseshow competitors, they were looking for a small farm (9.8 acres in this case!).
I HAVE MORE BUYERS OF SPECIFIC EQUESTRIAN PROPERTIES!
I have been showing farms and vacant LAND relentlessly through the 2015 season. The season is almost finished, but I am still receiving requests to show, and have some specific requests to FILL if I can find the right match! If you are looking to List your Eastern Coachella Land or Equestrian Property, please give me a call for your FREE property consultation. 760-285-3578
The HITS horseshow is over. It actually ended with their Final Championship Classes and Million Dollar Jump off 2 weeks ago. Today is the FINAL day of Polo competition at both of our local and Internationally renowned Polo Clubs. Eldorado Polo Club off of Madison in Indio, and Empire Polo Club, off of Monroe.
One of my good friends, Laura Forsythe-Wasilenkoff, and her home grown youngster, Jewels, captured the Long Stirrup Equitation Grand Circuit Championship! What a thrill for Laura and her Jewels. Laura used to show Jewels’ mother, Look At Me, and now she’s moving on with Jewels. This was Jewels’ first competitive season at HITS, so even more impressive. Lauras’ intrepid trainer, Jen Bell, has been involved with both Laura and Jewels’ training since the very beginning. Now as a 7 year old, Jewels early promise is coming to fruition.
Today is also the Finals of the SKINS Polo Tournament at Eldorado Polo Club. 12-goals, it will be exciting as each chukkar has a cash prize of $4,000 and is cumulative, just as with Holes in Golf. Game starts at 2 pm. Empire is also featuring a terrific 2 pm Final match of their 8-goal circuit. A GREAT day to be had at our Desert Polo Venues…and the last day for another year..come on out!
If you’re looking for one of the best private golf communities in the Palm Springs Valley, The Quarry at La Quinta is perfect—plus, it has something for everyone in the family. For the equestrian wife who competes in horse shows, the renowned Horses in the Sun (HITS) Desert Circuit takes place in nearby Thermal at the state-of-the-art HITS Desert Horse Park. The husband with a passion for golf will always be able to get his fill at the championship 18-hole course or the 10-hole short course at the Quarry, both designed by the legendary Tom Fazio. If you’re looking for homes for sale in La Quinta, this gorgeous, exclusive community is a must-see.
Tucked into the foothills between the Coral and Santa Rosa Mountains, the beauty of this location is inspiring and private—an enclave where undulating fairways and incredible landscape provide a backdrop for the sheer natural beauty of the desert. The stunning homes are architecturally diverse and each homesite is positioned to showcase and enjoy the environment.
The Quarry was originally founded by two avid golfers seeking less crowded courses, who purchased 105 acres in La Quinta. They were then joined by 13 founding associates, who together purchased the adjacent 255 acres, which comprise The Quarry today. If you’re looking for homes for sale in beautiful La Quinta, you’ll want to see what’s available among the 100+ homes and sites that range from move-in ready properties, The Villas that offer three floor plans up to 4,600 square feet, or residences that may be custom designed for your family’s needs.
While The Quarry offers premier levels of privacy and safety with round-the-clock security, residents can easily access all that La Quinta has to offer, from the chic boutiques and fine dining options of Old Town La Quinta to picturesque hiking and biking trails in the vicinity. Horse lovers and equestrians can quickly get to Thermal for the 6-week HITS Desert Circuit, or nearby Indio to enjoy polo at one of the beautiful clubs, the Eldorado Polo Club or the Empire Polo Club.
The luxury provided by this member-owned golf club is perfectly exemplified by the stunning courses, set against the pristine desert landscape with distinctly elevated areas, waterfalls, streams and lush native plants and trees. As a result, The Quarry’s championship course is ranked in the top 50 among Golf Digest’s 100 top courses and has attracted a wide range of golf legends, from Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson to Arnold Palmer and many others. The elegant 21,000 square foot Mediterranean style clubhouse features a spacious veranda and serves breakfast, lunch and sometimes dinner. There is also a golf shop and fitness center with a tennis court, pool and spa.
Visit this link to view listings of La Quinta homes for sale.
This farm is truly a diamond in the rough..waiting to be polished by it’s new owners. 10.1 acres, located at 84455 61st Ave., Thermal, CA., and completely fenced. The Perimeter fencing is chain link, and the interior fencing is horse safe, vinyl on wood posts. The gated driveway is wide and graceful, allowing plenty of room for large trucks and rigs filled with horses.
The farm is efficiently laid out with paddocks on both sides of the driveway, and TWO barns are located at the back of the farm. Each Barn has 20 covered stalls and 2 good sized tackrooms. There is also a round pen for starting young horses, or blowing off steam for a spunky one! The farm also includes an exercise track of approx. 1/2 mile in distance and the footing is a comfortable sandy loam.
There is a large WELL towards the front of the farm, and there is a second well at the back, although it is inactive at this time. There is a large, comfortable 4 bed/2 ba Mobile home with a new A/C unit (2012). There are several other pads with hook ups, and 2 septic systems.
If you are thinking of Land, or equestrian properties, and would like a tour of this or any other farm, give me a call at 760-285-3578.
