Elite show jumping competition in Santa Anita

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1/ST and Split Rock Jumping Tour return Elite Show Jumping to Santa Anita Park with the Santa Anita CSI5*-W, featuring the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Los Angeles

New Santa Anita CSI3* added tickets and hospitality experiences now on sale

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ARCADIA, California – 1/PCthe innovative brand redefining thoroughbred horse racing and equestrian, entertainment and lifestyle experiences, in partnership with the prestigious Split Rock Jumping Tourproudly announces the 2025 Santa Anita CSI3* (12 – 16 November) And Santa Anita CSI5*-W (November 19 – 23), with the $400,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Los Angeles.

For two weeks in November, the iconic Santa Anita Park, named earlier this year as the host venue for all equestrian events for the LA28 Olympic Games, will welcome the world’s top-ranked riders to its state-of-the-art equestrian venue. This year’s event marks the inaugural Santa Anita CSI3*, further expanding the opportunities for athletes and guests. After a sold-out debut in 2024, the Santa Anita CSI5*-W Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Los Angeles returns on Saturday, November 22 as one of only seven qualifiers on the FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League circuit for the 2024/25 – 2027/28 seasons.

Santa Anita Park’s equestrian facilities will include two premier horse show arenas, dedicated training and grazing areas and 600 premium stalls to ensure the comfort and safety of both horse and rider.

“The incredible success of the debut competition in 2024 kicked off a new chapter in Santa Anita Park’s equestrian story. For 2025, we will continue to demonstrate 1/ST’s commitment to creating world-class events worthy of the best show jumping athletes as we proudly set the stage to host all equestrian events for the upcoming Olympic Games in LA28.” said Belinda Stronach, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,1/PC.

“I am privileged to be part of the Santa Anita Park and Split Rock Jumping Tour event, both as a participant and as part of the organizing team. The first year was a great success and I am so gratefulthat the equestrian community has embraced this event as a signature competition on the show jumping calendars. My lifelong love of horses and belief in the importance of strengthening our sport is reflected in 1/ST’s commitment to developing future equestrian success.” said Nicole Walker, Vice President, The Stronach Group and professional equestrian sports.

The 2024 line-up included riders from 18 countries and 14 Olympians from the Paris 2024 Games, including the team gold medalist Harry Charles (Great Britain), Karel Cook (USA), Kent Farrington (USA), Laura Kraut (USA), McLain Ward (USA), Richard Vogel (Germany), and Daniel Bluman (Isreal). Karl Cook and Caracole de la Roque, natives of California and winners of the American team in Paris, proudly won the first Santa Anita CSI5*-W.

“We are thrilled to return to Santa Anita Park, not only with the World Cup qualifier, but also with the exciting addition of a CSI3*,” said Dirk Brown, Founder of the Split Rock Jumping Tour. “Los Angeles audiences embraced the sport in 2024, and with the Olympic Games on the horizon, there is no better place to celebrate the power and beauty of equestrian sports.”

Complementing the competition, the event will feature premium hospitality experiences and compelling brand activations that reflect the signature 1/ST experience. Guests will enjoy a unique blend of sports, luxury and entertainment, with both general admission and exclusive VIP experience packages available:

• GENERAL ADMISSION: Covered outdoor seating along the west side of the Grand Prix Ring with access to Market Row, concessions, interactive partner activations and more.
• EXCLUSIVE VIP EXPERIENCE: Located in the heart of the infield, the VIP Pavilion offers covered and elevated seating along the Grand Prix Ring, curated gourmet cuisine, premium cocktails, live entertainment on select days and bespoke brand activations with full access to the grounds. Packages are available for week-long or single-day access for groups of four, six and ten.

Lifestyle experiences, live music and an immersive celebration of equestrian sports will combine athletic excellence with Los Angeles’ signature cultural and luxury scene. VIP guests will be treated to exclusive activations from The h.wood Group’s LA hotspot concept, Delilah, as well as a gourmet brunch on November 23 featuring Saint Enzo and the $50,000 1.45 million Saint Enzo National Grand Prix. During Santa Anita CSI5*-W week, the official afterparty spot B’s Saloon will feature The Compton Cowboy’s on Friday and Desert 5 Spot on Saturday.

To purchase tickets:

• SANTA ANITA CSI3* (12 – 16 November) – GET TICKETS
• SANTA ANITA CSI5*-W (19 – 23 November) – GET TICKETS

For more information, visit www.splitrocksantaanita.com.