The US Equestrian Open Podcast

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Dive into the heart of equestrian sport with the US Equestrian Open Podcast. Join us for expert analysis, inspiring stories, and behind-the-scenes insights from top athletes, rising stars, and industry leaders. Whether you're a dedicated fan or new to the sport, this podcast brings you closer to the action and celebrates the competition, community, and culture that make equestrian sports so unique.

  1. 1d ago

    2026 Morven Park Preview Show

    It all comes down to Morven Park. The US Equestrian Open Final is here and Annie, Diarm and Ali are breaking down a seriously strong field ahead of the biggest weekend of the series. Off The Record returns to the scene of last year's heartbreak as the favourite, but can Will Coleman complete the redemption story? Or will Tamie Smith and Danito, Lucienne Bellissimo and Dyri, Boyd Martin and Luke 140 or one of the contenders waiting in the wings spoil the party? Highlights Can Off The Record finally get his Morven Park moment? The combinations who could challenge in the first phase Where Saturday could be won and lost The speed horses to watch across country Ali and Diarm's under-the-radar picks Podium predictions for the 2026 final The build-up is over. Now it's time to decide the US Equestrian Open champion.

  2. 6d ago

    Kohmann Takes the Dressage Lead & Stable View Settles It in Eventing

    One series champion is confirmed, there's a new leader in dressage and the Eventing Final is almost here. Annie Bishop and Dermot Byrne look back at Caroline Pamukcu's big weekend at Stable View and Tamie Smith's remarkable season before turning their attention to Morven Park and the strongest field the event has seen. Plus, Kevin Kohmann moves to the top of the Dressage Series after his win at Devon, Daniel Bluman and Corbie are back in winning form, and there's plenty to look forward to as the jumping season continues. Highlights The final Eventing Series standings Morven Park's record-strength field Kevin Kohmann takes the Dressage Series lead Daniel Bluman and Corbie return to winning form The horses to watch as the season heads towards its finals Follow the US Equestrian Open on Facebook and Instagram and visit usequestrianopen.org for the latest leaderboards, stories and results.

  3. Sep 23

    Morven Beckons, Champions Emerge & Devon Delivers

    The US Equestrian Open Final is getting closer, and there are some big names to discuss as the entries take shape. Annie and Diarm are back to look ahead to Morven Park, where defending champion Boyd Martin was notably absent from the entry list at the time of recording, while Will Coleman and Off The Record are preparing for another shot at the title. With Tamie Smith having secured the Eventing Series victory, attention turns to the remaining podium positions, the final qualifiers and the horses heading into one of the biggest weekends of the season. Plus, dressage returns to the spotlight with Dressage at Devon, where a strong freestyle field has plenty to offer as the road to the California final continues. Highlights The latest Morven Park entries and the notable absence of defending champion Boyd Martin at the time of recording. Tamie Smith's Eventing Series victory and the strength of her string beyond Mai Baum. Will Coleman and Off The Record's return to Morven Park. The battle for the remaining series podium positions, with Caroline Pamukcu and Lucienne Bellissimo still in the mix. Why Morven Park holds such a special place in American eventing. The combinations to watch at Dressage at Devon, including Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu, Devin Kane and James Koford. Ashley Holzer's position at the top of the Dressage Series leaderboard. With Stable View, Woodside and Dressage at Devon all playing a part in the final weeks of qualifying, there is still plenty to unfold before the US Equestrian Open Finals. Follow the action, explore the leaderboards and find out more at USEquestrianOpen.org.

  4. Sep 18

    Will Coleman on Timmy, Team USA & Growing Eventing

    Will Coleman joins Annie Bishop on the US Equestrian Open podcast to reflect on a huge season, the horses behind it, and where eventing goes next. From Kentucky and Aachen to Burghley and Tryon, Will talks about how his definition of success has changed, why the connection with the horse matters more than the result, and what competing as part of Team USA brings to the equation. Highlights Why five-star eventing deserves to be celebrated as the pinnacle of the sport. What eventing can learn from sports like golf when it comes to building fans and telling stories. Why community, access and the personalities behind the sport matter for the future of eventing. The importance of Morven Park and the US Equestrian Open Final. Off The Record and why Will says he may never have another horse quite like him. Guest Will Coleman is one of the USA's leading event riders and a longtime member of the US team. He joins Annie following a season that has taken him from Kentucky to Aachen, Burghley and beyond, with the US Equestrian Open Final at Morven Park next on the calendar. Follow the US Equestrian Open as the season builds towards the Final at Morven Park.

  5. Sep 16

    Tamie's Title, Plantation Picks & Maher Magic

    The US Equestrian Open is heading into a potentially decisive weekend. Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne look ahead to the doubleheader at Plantation Field and Twin Rivers, where Tamie Smith could put the Eventing Series title beyond reach. They break down the battle behind her on the leaderboard, a wide-open Plantation field, and the combinations using this weekend as a final prep ahead of Morven Park. Plus, there's plenty to unpack from a huge weekend of jumping. Ben Maher delivers at Spruce Meadows, Lilly Keenan comes agonisingly close, and the EquiRatings "White Wonders" go head-to-head at Traverse City. Highlights Why Twin Rivers could decide the Eventing Series The battle for the remaining podium positions Sharon White and Jaguar's Duende return to the spotlight The contenders to watch at Plantation Field Ben Maher's Spruce Meadows win and Lilly Keenan's remarkable weekend Greya and James Kann Cruz go head-to-head at Traverse City The latest picture ahead of the US Equestrian Open Final at Morven Park Hosts Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne break down the numbers, form and storylines shaping the US Equestrian Open. Follow the action, access the Fan Guides and get your tickets for the US Equestrian Open Final at Morven Park at USEquestrianOpen.org.

  6. Sep 9

    Burghley, Big Stakes & Back to Business

    Burghley delivered for the US, and now attention turns back to the US Equestrian Open. 🎙️ Annie and D look back at a huge weekend for the Americans, with Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Blake ending a 14-year wait for a US podium at Burghley and Will Coleman and Very Dignified producing a brilliant five-star debut. Then it's onto a big weekend across all three disciplines. Richard Vogel heads to Spruce Meadows with a shot at the Rolex Grand Slam, Dressage at Devon is getting closer, and eventing is back with The Fork at Tryon and a field packed with established names, exciting young horses and plenty of Open points still to play for. Highlights A huge Burghley for Caroline Pamukcu and Will Coleman Richard Vogel's Grand Slam bid at Spruce Meadows What makes Dressage at Devon so special The Fork at Tryon preview Cooley Corraghy Diamond and the Prediction Centre The young horses stepping up at four-star How Tryon could shake up the Open leaderboard Annie and D lock in their Eventing Manager teams and podium predictions

  7. Sep 2

    Burghley, Battles & Big Business

    September is here and the US Equestrian Open is heading into the business end of the season. Annie Bishop and Diarm Byrne look ahead to the return of the qualifiers, with Tryon next on the eventing calendar and the race for points beginning to tighten ahead of the $200,000 final at Morven Park. Plus, Burghley week is underway, and there is plenty of US interest to follow across the Atlantic, from Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Blake to Will Coleman and five-star debutant Very Dignified. They also dig into a bigger question for the Open: should four results count towards qualification rather than six? With only the top five on the current eventing leaderboard holding six counting scores, could a change create more opportunity for riders with smaller strings while still rewarding the very best? Highlights The US combinations to watch at Burghley, including Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Blake, Will Coleman and Very Dignified, Cassie Sanger and Redfield Fyre, and Jennie Brannigan and FE Lifestyle Why Very Dignified could be a serious Burghley horse The return of the eventing qualifiers at Tryon and some exciting new combinations stepping up Off The Record appears on the early Morven Park entry list, much to Annie's delight How the eventing leaderboard is shaping up, with Tammy Smith, Will Coleman, Boyd Martin and Caroline Pamukcu in the mix The case for reducing the number of counting qualification scores from six to four Why getting riders, owners, grooms and the wider equestrian community invested is so important to the future of the Open A look ahead to Dressage at Devon and the final stretch of the season

  8. Aug 26

    Aachen Aftermath, Championship Horses & the Open Returns

    Aachen is over, and Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne are looking back at a World Championships that delivered plenty to unpack. They break down the jumping, where the US went into Friday night's team final in silver-medal position before things unravelled and they ultimately finished fourth. Derm brings us inside the atmosphere of a packed Aachen stadium, while he and Annie look at Laura Kraut and Baloutinue's week, McLain Ward and High Star Hero, and just how quickly the margins changed for the US team. There's plenty to celebrate too, from Germany taking team gold on home soil to Steve Guerdat and Dynamix de Belheme delivering a brilliant individual title to complete an extraordinary championship record. Then attention turns back to the US Equestrian Open. Qualifiers are about to get underway again, the finals are getting closer, Annie is still firmly aboard the Tamie Smith train, and the race through the final stretch of the season is starting to take shape. Highlights What Friday night at Aachen really felt like How the US jumping medal challenge slipped away Laura Kraut & Baloutinue and McLain Ward & High Star Hero Germany's team gold on home soil Steve Guerdat & Dynamix de Belheme complete the championship set The US Equestrian Open returns and the race to the finals heats up

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Dive into the heart of equestrian sport with the US Equestrian Open Podcast. Join us for expert analysis, inspiring stories, and behind-the-scenes insights from top athletes, rising stars, and industry leaders. Whether you're a dedicated fan or new to the sport, this podcast brings you closer to the action and celebrates the competition, community, and culture that make equestrian sports so unique.

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