The US Equestrian Open Podcast
Episodes
Countdown, Contenders, and Carolina
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The final is nearly here. After weeks of five-star form, big moments, and small clues, everything now points to Wellington. The Rolex US Equestrian Op...
Eventing Tie at the Top, Dressage Brilliance, and Jumping Drama
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A busy weekend across the US Equestrian Open delivered plenty of storylines. In eventing, Caroline Pamukcu claimed the Bouckaert CCI4*-S with HSH Conn...
Dressage Double, Jumping Countdown, Eventing Returns
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Jumping Final is only three weeks away and the momentum across the US Equestrian Open is building. Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne unpack a busy w...
Isabel's Night, McLain's Win & a Conversation with Brooke Burchianti
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It was a weekend that felt like momentum. In Wellington, Isabell Werth delivered an 82 percent freestyle under Friday Night Lights aboard Special Ble...
Pressure, Points and Possibility
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mimi Gochman wins her first five-star 160 at WEC with Iron Maiden, the only double clear in a class that demanded everything. At 22, she adds five-sta...
From Dressage Lights to Five-Star Heights
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Friday night dressage under the lights. A packed Wellington crowd. And the first five-star Grand Prix of the season setting the tone. Annie Bishop rep...
Super Bowl Special
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's Super Bowl week, and we couldn't resist bringing sport and fandom together. Annie is joined by a panel of die-hard Seahawks and Patriots supporte...
Personal Bests and Early Season Markers
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Personal bests in Dressage, a returning star in Eventing, and early clues from Wellington as Jumping inches toward its first five-star week. Susan Pap...
Opening Statements: Highway Shines & Fayvel Returns
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The new season is taking shape. With dressage already scoring, nine weeks to the first jumping final, and six weeks to the first four-star short, Anni...
The US Equestrian Open: A Look Ahead to 2026
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The US Equestrian Open is back for 2026. With the new season underway and ten weeks to the first jumping final, Annie Bishop catches up with Diarm Byr...
Eventing: Where Patience Meets Potential with Kate Sand
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There is something special about talking to a rider who has brought a horse all the way up the levels. The patience, the instinct, the thousand quiet ...
Eventing: Thanksgiving Special with Jon Holling
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Thanksgiving Eve and we've dragged Jon Holling away from his turkeys, his Packers jersey and his very detailed holiday schedule. Between Bloody M...
Eventing: TerraNova Review Show
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TerraNova gave us blue skies, big movement and a four star that absolutely shaped the conversation. Annie was there watching it unfold. Diarmuid was i...
Dressage: US Equestrian Open of Dressage Final Preview
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big week ahead. The very first US Equestrian Open Dressage Final lands in Thermal and it already feels like a proper championship moment. Annie is wit...
Eventing: Terranova Preview Show
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It is Terranova week and there is a lot on the line. Annie and Diarm look ahead to a field stacked with returning stars, big step-ups, and the last c...
Eventing: The Bouckaert Review Show
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025–2026 U.S. Equestrian Open season is underway, and Lucienne Bellissimo and Dyri have started on top. Annie and Diarm break down a win that r...
Eventing: The Bouckaert Preview Show
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listeners, we're back and can you believe the 2026 U.S. Equestrian Open season is officially underway. Annie Bishop and Diarm Byrne are diving into th...
Dressage: Felicitas Hendricks on Drombusch, Disco, and the Road to LA
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At just 24, Germany's Felicitas Hendricks has already made her mark on the international dressage stage. From her first junior CDIs in Wellington to E...
Eventing: Morven Park Review Show
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The first-ever U.S. Equestrian Open Final delivered everything you could hope for from a season finale. From Boyd Martin's emotional win with Miks Mas...
Eventing: The Morven Diaries - Friday
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dressage is done and dusted at Morven Park and what a day it was. Sharon White and Claus 63 threw down a personal best, 25.2, her best ever at four-st...
Eventing: Morven Park Final Preview Show
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the one we've been building toward all season. The US Equestrian Open Final at Morven Park is this weekend, and we have the Preview Show ready fo...
Eventing: Boyd Martin - From US Open Series Win to Morven Park
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He swooped in late, stole the series, and left Phillip Dutton wondering where the prize money went. Now Boyd Martin rolls into Morven Park as the firs...
Eventing: Through the Owners Eyes - David and Patricia Vos & Caroline Moran
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Behind every great event horse is a team of owners who make the dream possible. In this episode, Annie sits down with longtime supporters of Phillip D...
Eventing: Stable View Preview & Woodside Preview
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stable View confirmed the series podium with Boyd Martin, Phillip Dutton and Caroline Pamukcu leading the way, but it also gave us a glimpse of what's...
Eventing: Morven Park Special with Derek di Grazia
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As one of the most respected course designers in eventing, Derek di Grazia has shaped some of the sport's most memorable tracks from Fair Hill to Burg...
Dressage: Steffen Peters on Freestyle, Fans, and Finding Balance
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's a six-time Olympian, a multi-medalist for Team USA, and the rider who turned millions of new fans onto dressage with the viral "Rave Horse." In t...
Eventing: The Stable View Preview Show
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Only two qualifiers left in the US Equestrian Open of Eventing and Stable View is shaping up to be one of the most interesting yet. Boyd Martin doesn'...
Eventing: Plantation Field/Twin Rivers Review Show
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What a weekend. Between Twin Rivers, Plantation Field, and trying to keep half an eye on the Europeans, there was no shortage of storylines. James All...
Eventing: Plantation Field/Twin Rivers Preview Show
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a doubleheader on the US Equestrian Open of Eventing calendar with Twin Rivers out West and Plantation Field on the East Coast. Boyd Martin still...
Eventing: The Fork at Tryon Review Show
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US Equestrian Open of Eventing rolled into Tryon, and the series leaderboard has a new name at the top. Boyd Martin put three horses in the top fo...
Eventing: The Fork at Tryon Preview Show
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back with the US Equestrian Open of Eventing qualifiers at The Fork @ Tryon, where the series picture could be starting to shift. Philip Dutto...
Dressage: Noah Rattner on Freestyle, Qualifiers, and the Road to Thermal
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dressage takes the spotlight on the US Equestrian Open podcast as Annie Bishop welcomes Noah Rattner to talk freestyle, the last qualifiers, and the r...
Jumping: Aaron Vale on Big Wins and a Lifetime With Horses
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron Vale is one of the most successful American show jumpers of his generation — and in this episode, he joins us fresh off a five-star victory at...
Eventing: Lucienne Bellissimo on Balancing Pressure and Patience
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Annie is joined by Lucienne Bellissimo, fresh from a rollercoaster season. From Kentucky setbacks to promising young horses, Luc...
Dressage: Devon Kane on Vamos, Victory & Flying the Flag
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the US Equestrian Open of Dressage Podcast, Annie and Diarm are joined by Devon Kane. From her early start in South Texas to repre...
Eventing: Phillip Dutton on Leading The Series and Laying it All on The Line
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Phillip Dutton has held the top spot in the US Equestrian Open of Eventing since the third leg of the season — and with Morven Park just around the ...
Eventing: Behind the Scenes at Morven Park
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With just 11 weeks to go until the U.S. Equestrian Open Final, Annie and Diarm are joined by Stacey Metcalfe and Hannah McSween from Morven Park. From...
Eventing: Rebecca Farm Review Show
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tamie Smith and Mai Baum deliver a fairytale fairwell ending at Rebecca Farm, winning their final upper-level competition together — 10 years after ...
Eventing: Rebecca Farm Preview Show
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne preview one of the most emotionally charged stops on the US Equestrian Open calendar, as the series h...
Eventing: Mai Baum Special
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we celebrate the remarkable journey of Mai Baum as he prepares for his farewell at Rebecca Farm. Tamie Smith, Alexandra Ahear...
Eventing: Maryland Review Show
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Pamukcu’s wire-to-wire victory at Maryland not only shook up the leaderboard — it marked her sixth counting score and a firm statement he...
Eventing: Maryland Preview Show
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne look ahead to one of the most unpredictable four-star shorts of the US season, where tight tactics, h...
Eventing: Aspen Farms Review Show with Max Corcoran
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a hidden gem like Aspen Farms shine? In this episode, Max Corcoran joins Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne to reflect on a standout weekend i...
Dressage: Four-for-Four with Genay Vaughn
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to go undefeated in the U.S. Equestrian Open so far? Genay Vaughn joins us from her California farm to talk about the special bond w...
Eventing: Jonathan Elliot and Aspen Farms
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Annie and Diarmuid sit down with Jonathan Elliot, the force behind Aspen Farms Horse Trials, one of the most beloved stops in the US Equestrian Open ...
Dressage: Noah Rattner On DevonWood And The US Equestrian Open
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Diarmuid and Annie are joined by Noah Rattner - a key figure in the Series and the host of this weekend’s DevenWood qualifier. From honoring family ...
Eventing: Jess Phoenix on Family, Freedom GS, and the Fire to Keep Going
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Phoenix joins the US Equestrian Open Podcast for a conversation full of heart, resilience, and Olympic-level ambition. From juggling internati...
Eventing: Tryon Review Show
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on the US Equestrian Open of Eventing podcast, Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne break down all the drama, data, and standout stories from the...
Dressage: Ben Ebeling on Family, Freestyle, and the Future of US Dressage
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the US Equestrian Open Podcast, Annie sits down with Grand Prix rider Ben Ebeling. From building trust with his mare Belena to the ...
Eventing: James Alliston and The Road to Morven Park
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He made history at Twin Rivers — and now he’s gunning for the US Equestrian Open crown. James Alliston joins Annie and Diarmuid to talk through hi...
Eventing: The Tryon Preview Show
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne dive into the upcoming leg of the US Equestrian Open Series at Tryon. From seasoned stars like Boyd M...
Eventing: Cosequin® Lexington CCI4*-S Review Show
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was a huge weekend at the Cosequin® Lexington CCI4*-S. Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne break down all the big storylines from this four-star short...
Eventing: Kentucky Saturday Preview with Jon Holling
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As torrential rain sweeps across the Kentucky Horse Park, Annie, Diarm and Jon Holling gather around the table to dive into a jam-packed preview of Sa...
Eventing: Cosequin® Lexington CCI4*-S Preview Show
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, it’s a full house as Annie Bishop is joined by Sally Spickard (Eventing Nation), Sinead Maynard, and EquiRatings’ Diarmuid Byrne to pre...
Eventing: Caroline’s Double Shot & the Series Debut of Jaguars Duende
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ocala is here! In this episode, Annie and Diarm are back breaking down the latest drama in the US Equestrian Open series — from James Alliston’s j...
Eventing: Boyd Martin Shakes Up the Leaderboard & Twin Rivers Preview
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne as they recap a thrilling weekend at Stable View, where Boyd Martin delivered a standout performance to leapfrog ...
Eventing: A Double Header Review And A Big Weekend Ahead For Boyd
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Phoenix lights up TerraNova with a historic 1-2 finish, you can find out more about this unique achievement in US Equestrian Open Fan Site. Galwa...
Jumping: Greya is Favorite in a Field of Superstars | US Equestrian Open Final Preview
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the final day of the US Equestrian Open Rolex Grand Prix — and the field is stacked with Olympic champions, Grand Prix winners, and American ...
Eventing: TerraNova Preview - Coleman enters the Fray
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🥇 Can Will Coleman and Off The Record Start Strong? A past 22.1 dressage test shows potential, but recent scores have hovered around 30. Smooth, fa...
Eventing: Galway Downs - West Coast Contenders, Rising Stars & Bold Predictions
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Galway Downs takes center stage in this week’s US Equestrian Open preview. Annie and Diarmuid break down the key contenders, rising stars, and big q...
Jumping: Alex Matz – Building a Career, One Round at a Time
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the US Equestrian Open Jumping Podcast, we catch up with rising American talent Alex Matz as he prepares for the inaugural US Eques...
Eventing: David O'Connor on Changing The Game for Horse Sport
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the US Equestrian Open podcast, host Annie Bishop is joined by David O’Connor and Diarmuid Byrne for an insightful conversation a...
Eventing: Caroline Pamukcu’s Big Weekend & Carolina Predictions
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Pamukcu is making waves again, and this episode breaks down her standout performance at Bouckaert and what it means for the season ahead. An...
Eventing: The Bouckaert Preview Show
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The US Equestrian Open is back, and this weekend, all eyes are on Bouckaert International. Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne dive into the key contende...
Eventing: The Series So Far (and what lies ahead)
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The countdown is on! With eight events packed into the next ten weeks, the US Equestrian Open is shifting into high gear. Annie Bishop and Diarmuid By...
Jumping: Beezie Madden on her story, emerging talent on the US Equestrian Open
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, show jumping icon Beezie Madden joins Kimberly Prince and Diarmuid Byrne to discuss the excitement building around the US Equestrian...
Dressage: Anna Marek on Passion, Patience, and Performance
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anna Marek shares her journey in the world of equestrian sports, highlighting her upbringing in Michigan, her move to Florida, and the pivotal role he...
Jumping: Laura Kraut on the US Equestrian Open & a bright future of US Jumping
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, show jumping legend Laura Kraut joins Kim Prince on the podcast to discuss the highly anticipated the Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand ...
Jumping: Meet our new host...KIM PRINCE
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are all on the countdown to the US Equestrian Open Jumping final at Wellington in the last week of March. This podcast will bve with you every step...
Eventing: Jaguar’s Duende - Sharon White on a Rising Star of US Eventing
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Annie Bishop speaks with Sharon White and Diarmuid Byrne about the exciting journey of young mare Jaguar's Duende. They discuss her d...
Dressage: The Launch with Christine & Laura
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the US Equestrian Open Podcast, we dive into the highly anticipated dressage launch for the 2024 season. With the first qualifier j...
Eventing: #Q3 TerraNova Review Show
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the latest from the US Equestrian Open series with our in-depth review of the competition at TerraNova. Annie Bishop is joined by Diarm Byrn...
Eventing: #Q2 Bouckaert Farm Review Show
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the US Equestrian Open of Eventing Review Show, Annie Bishop, Diarm Byrne and Sara Kozumplik discuss the recent competition at Bouc...
Eventing: #Q1 Morven Park Review Show
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The US Equestrian Open is off and running. Diarmuid Byrne and Annie Bishop discuss the highs and lows of the sport at this weekend's US Equestrian Ope...