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 Mary debates, and the yearly "do we have enough food" panic, we get a real glimpse into Jon's world. We talk horses stepping up, young ones learning the ropes, the long road to making them competitive, and what it actually feels like to build your own string from the ground up. A Thanksgiving special with all the good bits. Highlights Thanksgiving in the Holling house, from two turkeys to 25 guests Why Zelda feels like the horse who changes everything Producing horses from scratch and the long game behind it The emotional whiplash between "I love this" and "why do I do this" Friends, loyalty, and the people who keep you sane in this sport What Jon would be doing if he hadn't ended up an eventer Guests Jon Holling - rider, coach, host of the John & Rick Show, professional Thanksgiving over-caterer and currently two horses deep into building his next top string. Stay Connected For the most up-to-date series calendar and latest standings, visit the official US Equestrian Open Series hub at usequestrianopen.org. Engage with us on Instagram and Facebook — and use #USEquestrianOpen to join the conversation.
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Eventing: TerraNova Review Show
TerraNova gave us blue skies, big movement and a four star that absolutely shaped the conversation. Annie was there watching it unfold. Diarmuid was in the desert watching the Dressage Final under very un-California weather. And between the two weekends we learned a lot. About form. About depth. And about who is heading into the winter with momentum. Settle in. There's plenty to talk about. Highlights What TerraNova told us about the depth in the four star short How the Dressage Final played out and why the result mattered Who delivered at the right time and who signalled big things for 2026 The young guns making serious moves and why that matters for the US and Canada Time penalties, tough show jumping and the class dynamics you might have missed What the winter break means for big names and big ambitions Guests Annie Bishop with all the key details from on the ground at TerraNova Diarmuid Byrne with the view from the Dressage Final in the desert Stay Connected For the most up-to-date series calendar and latest standings, visit the official US Equestrian Open Series hub at usequestrianopen.org. Engage with us on Instagram and Facebook — and use #USEquestrianOpen to join the conversation.
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Dressage: US Equestrian Open of Dressage Final Preview
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 with Noah Rattner and DiarmByrne to size up the field, the atmosphere and the storylines building as fourteen combinations head for the desert. This one has everything. Top Americans hitting form at the right time. Felicitas Hendricks back on US soil. Jan and Ben Ebeling lining up together. Riders still tweaking floorplans, pushing their degree of difficulty and deciding where to take the risks. And a venue that gives you that big-stage feeling the minute you walk in. Highlights Why Thermal delivers a true championship atmosphere The degree of difficulty choices that can swing the result Joker lines, late edits and the tactics behind a winning freestyle The combinations bringing serious momentum How this final feeds into Aachen 2026 and LA 2028 Music, pressure and the feel of a first-ever title on the line Guests Noah Rattner, international dressage commentator Stay Connected For the most up-to-date series calendar and latest standings, visit the official US Equestrian Open Series hub at usequestrianopen.org. Engage with us on Instagram and Facebook — and use #USEquestrianOpen to join the conversation.
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Eventing: Terranova Preview Show
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 chance to score crucial Open points before the winter break. From Diabolo's long-awaited comeback, to Dyri's red-hot momentum, to the rise of Meg Pellegrini and the next wave of US riders, this is a weekend with stories everywhere you turn. They break down the Prediction Centre, the tactics at play, the form horses, and the key combinations shaping the early 2026 landscape. Plus, a quick look at the four-long, where qualifications are on the line. Highlights Why Terranova is the most influential late-season qualifier Diabolo's return and what Will Coleman needs heading into 2026 Dyri's surge toward series leadership Meg Pellegrini's three-horse step-up and what it signals for the under-25 landscape Who could shake up the standings and who needs a result Tactical reads from the Prediction Centre and the form horses to watch A four-long with championship implications Guests: Hosted by Annie Bishop and Diarm Byrne Stay Connected For the most up-to-date series calendar and latest standings, visit the official US Equestrian Open Series hub at usequestrianopen.org. Engage with us on Instagram and Facebook — and use #USEquestrianOpen to join the conversation.
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Eventing: The Bouckaert Review Show
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 reinforces Lucienne's 2025 form, makes it eight international victories this year, and gives her an early lead in the Open standings. The team reviews the key results from Bouckaert, including Kate Sand and Top Shelf in second, Buck Davidson and Cerafino in third, and updates on Hot Bobo and Fernhill Salt Lake ahead of TerraNova. With points already on the board, the leaderboard is beginning to take shape. Highlights: Lucienne Bellissimo and Dyri open the season with a clear win Lucienne's 2025 record puts her ahead for international wins by a British rider Kate Sand and Top Shelf deliver a strong second-place finish Buck Davidson and Cerafino continue to build form Hot Bobo and Fernhill Salt Lake updates as riders plan their next runs Early leaderboard picture and what to expect at TerraNova Guests: Hosted by Annie Bishop and Diarm Byrne
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