The US Equestrian Open Podcast

We're live from Morven Park, and the US Equestrian Open Final is officially underway!
Join Annie Bishop, Diarmuid Byrne and Ali Barrett on the ground in Virginia as they recap an exciting opening day of dressage, with Kim Severson and Cooley Corraghy Diamond making an early statement in the CCI4*-L.
The atmosphere is building, the biggest names are still to come, and there's plenty of excitement about what lies ahead this weekend!
Highlights:
Kim Severson's impressive return to the CCI4*-L
The early dressage performances setting the pace
A special atmosphere building at Morven Park
First impressions of Derek di Grazia's cross-country course
Why Saturday could completely shake up the leaderboard
We're bringing you updates throughout the US Equestrian Open Final, with all the action, analysis and behind-the-scenes stories straight from the event.

The US Equestrian Open Final of Eventing is weeabout to kick off at Morven Park!
Annie and Ali arrive on site and catch up with organiser Max Corcoran and Sinead Halpin Maynard for an early look at what's ahead on one of eventing's most iconic pieces of ground.
Plus, we hear directly from the riders as they make their final preparations, with Elisa Wallace, Tamie Smith and others sharing their hopes, targets and thoughts heading into the weekend
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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.

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
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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.
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