The US Equestrian Open Podcast

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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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.
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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.
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