Thursday opened with a statement performance from Mark Bluman.
Riding Landon de Nyze, Bluman secured the $182,000 5* 1.55m Qualifier with a confident and bold jump-off that signalled a promising new partnership taking shape in the desert.
The DIHP Roadrunners rose to the occasion in front of a packed crowd, capturing the 5* Team Competition after a decisive gold medal round. Kaitlin Campbell sealed the win under pressure, while strong contributions from Erynn Ballard and Mclain Ward powered the Roadrunners into third place in the overall standings.
Saturday’s $340,000 5* Grand Prix closed the week at full throttle.
Callie Schott and Garant stopped the clock at 38.08 seconds in an electric jump off, claiming victory in the $340,000 5* Grand Prix and capping a weekend defined by bold riding and razor-thin margins.