Del Mar CA– Residing at one of Southern California’s premier equestrian venues, the Del Mar International Horse Show boasts two weeks of world-class, FEI competition entwined with even more fun. The Del Mar Fairgrounds is the home of Del Mar International Welcome Week, from October 15-19 and the Del Mar International World Cup Week, from October 22-26.
During the Del Mar International Horse Show, some exciting classes to watch during the Welcome Week include the Fleeceworks Grand Prix Hunter Derby Presented by Mark & Julie Hancock of Camelot Homes on Friday, Oct. 17, the Del Mar Welcome Grand Prix on Saturday, Oct. 18 and the Grand Prix of the Pacific on Sunday, Oct. 19.
The World Cup Week hosts the Welcome Stake on Thursday, Oct. 23, the Grand Prix Hunter Derby Final, presented by Davlyn Farms on Friday, Oct. 24, the PCHA/Equine Insurance Children’s/Adult Jumper Championship on Friday, Oct. 24 and the Villas at Rancho Valencia Grand Prix of Del Mar, presented by California Horsetrader Magazine on Saturday, Oct. 25. The Villas at Rancho Valencia Grand Prix of Del Mar is a World Cup qualifying event as well as a Thermal Million qualifying event. This draws in world class competitors to the Del Mar International Horse Show in a chase for points for the World Cup, held in Las Vegas, NV, April 15-19, 2015.
Other events include West Palms Events’ exclusive Halloween Celebration, California Horsetrader’s Funniest Horse Video Contest, barn competitions, and social events on Friday, Oct. 24 and Saturday, Oct 25, and much more! Visit West Palms Events.com for more information and a weekly schedule! Purchase tickets online at ticketmaster.com or at the gate and contact Danielle at [email protected] for your VIP access!