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Sarah Moberg claimed the top spot in the $15,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby Hunt & Go – Open at Desert Holiday II, delivering a standout performance aboard Trouvaille.The pair brought both polish and pace to the Hunt & Go format, combining classic hunter style with an efficient, forward ride that paid off in the end.

Lise Quintero delivered a standout performance to claim first place in the $20,000 Young Hunter Classic at the CSI5* Major League Show Jumping Desert Holiday II, piloting Always A Gentleman, owned by Naomi Wegner, to the top of the leaderboard.True to his name, Always A Gentleman impressed with his effortless style, consistency, and classic hunter expression throughout the class.

Jake Evans and Effortlessly Cool lived up to their name—and then some—while cruising to the win in the $10,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby 3' – Open at the 2025 Ocala December Show Series II – CSI3*.From the moment they stepped in the ring, the pair brought that perfect derby blend of polish, expression, and just the right amount of flair.

A Dominant Performance on the Grass FieldNicole Bourgeois and Mc Queen delivered a tour-de-force performance on Friday, December 5, decisively winning the $30,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby, presented by Hermès, at Desert Holiday 1.

A Dominant Start in the Main Hunter RingSkylar Wireman once again showcased her versatility and polish, earning her second consecutive win in the $20,000 3’3” Pro Eq Challenge, presented by Valencia Sport Saddlery, at Desert Holiday 1 on Friday, December 5. Riding the experienced Crunch K, Wireman set the tone early.

Hunter riders took center stage in the WEC Stadium as Week I of the 2025 December Series kicked off with a full slate of derby action. More than fifty pairs contested the three featured classes: the $12,500 Golden Ocala 3’6”-3’9” Hunter Derby, the $10,000 UF Veterinary Hospital USHJA National 3’ Open Hunter Derby, and the $10,000 USHJA National 3’ Jr/Am Hunter Derby.

Rising equitation talent Catherine Eberly delivered a standout performance at the WEC Ohio Winter Classic #2, securing first place in the prestigious World Equestrian Center Premier Cup Equitation 3'6" aboard Odiljo.Eberly showcased poise, precision, and polish throughout the class, guiding Odiljo to a textbook round that impressed the judges from start to finish.

Karin Binz piloted her own Vatikan to a commanding performance in Section A of the USHJA Amateur Owner Hunter 3'3"/3'6" Championship, improving on her 2024 finish. The duo swept the Welcome, Handy, Stake, and Under Saddle classes, earning Grand Champion Amateur Owner Hunter honors as well as the Soon To Be Grand Amateur Owner 3'3" Champion Perpetual Trophy, sponsored by the Smith Family.

Violet Tatum of Pacific Palisades, California, claimed her second consecutive USHJA Junior Hunter 3'6" Championship, this time aboard Braavos, owned by Brookway Stables. The pair dominated the Handy, Stake, and Under Saddle classes, and also secured the $2,500 Junior Hunter 3'6" Classic.