We’re raising the bar this season with brand-new competitive series designed for every level—from Junior/Amateurs to top Grand Prix and Derbies.
West Palms Events is launching a new series in 2026 for Northern California, with events at The Horse Park at Woodside, Murieta Equestrian Center, and Sonoma Horse Park. The series aims to raise the level of competition and reward consistent performance, offering a full range of classes and over $600,000 in prize money.
The series will culminate in finals, offering substantial prize money, creating major incentives for competitors to stay engaged from spring through fall. Each Series will be adding a portion of each entry fee to a pool, increasing the overall prize money for the finals. With meaningful payouts at every level, from Junior/Amateur to Grand Prix and Derby divisions, the series delivers both competitive classes and increased rewards.
8 Divisions with Year End Bonuses
1.00m Junior/Am – $20,000*
1.10m Junior/Am – $30,000*
1.20m Open – $30,000*
1.30m Open – $35,000*
Leading GP Rider – Grand Prize TBA
2’6” Junior/Am Derby – $25,000*
National Open Hunter Derby – $75,000*
National Junior/Am Hunter Derby – $20,000*
Stay tuned for upcoming news on the year end Leading Grand Prix Rider prize.
*plus pool add back
A Season-Long Journey at Northern California Venues
Sacramento Spring Classic 1 & 2
March 26–29 & March 31–April 4
Woodside Spring Classic 1 & 2
April 22–26 & April 29–May 3
Sonoma Spring Classic 1 & 2
May 13–17 & May 20–24
Woodside Summer Classic 1 & 2
June 10–14 & June 17–21
Sonoma Summer Classic
July 22–26
Sonoma Giant Steps
July 29–August 2
Silicon Valley Equestrian Festival I & II
August 19–23 & August 26–30
Sonoma Fall Classic 1 & 2
September 2–6 & September 9–13
Sacramento International Welcome Week & Horse Show
September 23–27 & September 30–October 4
- Finals for National Open Hunter Derby Series – $75,000*
- Finals for National Jr/Am Hunter Derby Series – $20,000*
Woodside International 1 &2
October 14–18 & October 21–25
- Finals for 1.00m Junior/Am Series – $20,000*
- Finals for 1.10m Junior/Am Series – $30,000*
- Finals for 1.20m Series – $30,000*
- Finals for 1.30m Series – $35,000*
- Finals 2’6″ Jr/Am Derby Series – $25,000*
*plus pool add back