HITS & POLO Updates for Thermal, California.
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..
POLO ROUND UP
Polo joins HITS in coming to the end of the Summer season in California. San Diego Polo Club wrapped up it’s 2015 season with the 106th Playing of the USPA Spreckels Cup, in front of several thousand people, who joined in the Sunday fun on September 27. Team Adeptus/Sycamore sponsored by Team owners Colleen Wilson & Bryon Ward, along with Professional players, Diego Cossio and Max Minini, managed to capture the Tournament win over a strong team of San Judas. San Judas featured Professionals Joseph Stuart, Alvaro Tadeo, 15 year old son of Mike Azarro, Harrison and team owner, Ramon Richard.
It’s a great time to start thinking about purchasing some Turnout Land, a complete Equestrian Facility, or perhaps a seasonal Home. Sellers are beginning to put their properties on the market in preparation for the season. There are Many options available in our Valley. Before you decide if you would be more comfortable in an Equestrian Property, or you’d rather be in a gated community, either with or without the Golf option, take a quick view of this video of some things to consider before buying…