Thermal, Calif. – Rising stars of the jumping world will compete in California this week for the 2025 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – West. This prestigious event is hosted this year at Desert International Horse Park in the venue’s Grand Prix Stadium.
Talent Search Finals consists of three phases for all competitors: flatwork, a gymnastic phase, and a jumper course. The top four athletes will be brought back for a final ride-off phase. In a new format that debuted at this year’s Talent Search Finals – East, the first two phases, while still judged separately, will be combined. Each athlete will complete their individual flatwork test, then immediately perform the gymnastic course.
All competitors completed the horse inspection on Thursday, followed by the rider meeting where they received gift bags with items generously provided by event sponsors, including AriatTEK Peformance Socks and tumblers from YETI.
Competition begins with phases I and II at 8:00 a.m. PT (11:00 a.m. ET) on Friday, Nov. 7. Phase III will begin at 8:00 a.m. PT on Saturday, Nov. 8, followed by the final four ride off and presentation of awards.
The award ceremony on Saturday will also feature the presentation of the Hollow Brook Junior Sportsmanship Award, recognizing an athlete who exemplifies the highest level of integrity, sportsmanship, honor, and kindness throughout the Finals competition. Nominations, open to peers, trainers, and families will be accepted until 2:00 p.m. PT on Friday, Nov. 7. Click here to submit a nomination.
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