Major League Showjumping Leg 6: Coachella Cup starting today!
$1,000 1.40 m FEI5* Normal Two Phase by Western Alliance Bank
4 December 2025 at 3:46 amBy s.wilhelm
Leg 6 of the Major League Showjumping starts today! Don't miss it and watch live on ClipMyHorse.TV HERE!
The prestigious Major League Show Jumping event makes its much-anticipated return to Southern California, featuring the highly regarded Coachella Cup at the Desert International Horse Park in Thermal, California.
This iconic venue, renowned for hosting some of the most significant FEI Grand Prix competitions in the U.S., is home to the only $1 million CSI5* Grand Prix in the country. The Coachella Cup stands as one of the highlights of the winter circuit, attracting top-tier equestrian athletes and fans alike. The competition is celebrated not only for its impressive prize fund but also for its exceptional footing, vibrant crowd energy, and the unforgettable “Saturday Night Lights” atmosphere that surrounds it.
Kick-off: $1,000 1.40 m FEI5* Normal Two Phase by Western Alliance Bank
59 pairs are on the starting list for the FEI 5* two-phase. Among them are the best pairs of the season: Karl Cook with Foxy de la Roque (find out more about Cook with Foxy de la Roque HERE), Laura Kraut with Una Mariposa (find out more about Una Mariposa HERE), Nina Mallevaey with Destine to be (find out more about Destine to be HERE), Lillie Keenan with Kick on (find out more about Kick on HERE), and McLain Ward with High Star Hero (find out more about High Star Hero HERE).
Photo: Major League Showjumping
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