Palm Springs Preview: A Signature Stop of Season 5
The last leg of 2025 in California.
Published
10 DEC 2025
Est. reading time
2 min
Palm Springs sets the scene with a mix of resort culture, world-class sport and the distinctive atmosphere that defines the desert.
As the League moves into the final week of the year, the setting at the Desert International Horse Park carries a sense of celebration and reflection of a year well-ridden. Here, competition, style, and ongoing Season 5 storylines continue to converge.
The return to Palm Springs marks the beginning of Desert Holiday Week 2, a moment when the energy shifts toward the final push of 2025.
Riders who continue to shape Season 5 arrive ready for another round of pressure. Partners and supporters anchor the programme with headline classes, while fans take in a schedule that blends premium sport with curated entertainment. Last year’s edition delivered memorable scenes across DIHP’s palm-lined rings, showcasing grand prix moments under the lights, top teams securing decisive points, and riders finding their form. This year’s programme builds on that same combination of sport and atmosphere.
The Grand Prix anchors the weekend
The MLSJ 5* Grand Prix presented by Go Rentals stands as the defining class of the week, bringing together the strongest combinations for closing 2025. Strategic decisions and the final points of 2025 make this edition one of the most anticipated stops of the calendar before Season 5 resumes in 2026.
Beyond the headline events, Palm Springs offers a full week of experiences.
Seasonal activities, behind-the-scenes tours, family programming and evening classes allow fans to build a personalised schedule as they follow the sport. Morning sessions transition into feature classes under stadium lighting, creating a setting where every day offers a new perspective of the League’s highest level.
Below is the full programme for Desert Holiday Week 2:
Key Classes
- Thursday, 11 December, 1:00PM PT: 5* Qualifier presented by Great American Insurance Group
- Friday, 12 December, 7:00PM PT: 5* Team Competition presented by ClipMyHorse
- Saturday, 13 December, 6:00PM PT: 5* Grand Prix presented by Go Rentals
The week also includes a curated programme of lifestyle events that shape the Palm Springs atmosphere.
Visitors can expect evening film features, interactive games, holiday-themed sessions, behind-the-scenes facility tours, morning gatherings supported by League partners and community-driven initiatives such as pet portraits and on-site adoption opportunities.
Palm Springs delivers a blend of elevated sport and resort culture, creating a setting that reflects the close of 2025.
The combination of headline classes, seasonal programming and a landmark venue positions this stop as one of the most memorable of the year.
Start preparing for what makes Palm Springs the perfect final stage of 2025
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