A few of the classes and divisions held throughout the week include: World Champion Hunter Rider, North American Junior Young Rider Championship Selection Trial, the $5,000 Del Mar National Equitation Championship, the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby, the $25,000 Surfside Grand Prix Presented by iJump Sports, the $5,000 Ride & Drive Classic Presented by The Competitive Equestrian Magazine, the retirement of Flexible, and the famous $100,000 Grand Prix of Del Mar Presented by Pacific Sotheby’s International Equestrian Division. We would like to thank our sponsors, trainers, competitors, spectators, and staff for another wonderful year at the Del Mar National Horse Show. Please enjoy our favorite moments with you from the week of competition!
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| Ashlee Bond wins the Grand Prix of Del Mar Presented by Pacific Sotheby’s International Equestrian Division. Photo by Rick Osteen Photography |
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Flexible exits the Del Mar Arena one last time
Photo by Rick Osteen Photography |
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 Mandy Porter and Coral Reef Follow Me II win the Surfside Grand Prix Presented by iJump Sports. Photo by Rick Osteen Photography
 John French earns multiple perpetual trophies
Photo by Rick Osteen Photography
 A tearful retirement ceremony for Flexible
Photo by Rick Osteen Photography
Flexible’s fans lean over the rail to get photos of him completing his last lap around the Del Mar Arena. Photo by Danielle Ballard for Del Mar National
Michelle Parker and Cupilor come in fourth in the Grand Prix of Del Mar Presented by Pacific Sotheby’s International Equestrian Division. Photo by Nick Souza Photography
Ashlee Bond and Chela LS win the Grand Prix of Del Mar Presented by Pacific Sotheby’s International Equestrian Division. Photo by Nick Souza Photography
John French earns multiple wins and perpetual trophies. Photo by Rick Osteen Photography
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Flexible was honored with a heartfelt ceremony and presented with a gorgeous cooler that commemorated all his victories. Photo by Nick Souza Photography
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Thank you again for joining us this week! We hope everyone has safe travels home!
Danielle Ballard for West Palms Events at the Del Mar National Horse Show
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