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 representing her country on the international stage, Devon shares the journey, the lessons, and the moments that shaped her career. She talks about balancing elite sport with family life, competing alongside her husband Kevin, and developing her top horse Vamos into a confident, crowd-pleasing performer.

 

Episode Highlights

• From Quarter Horses to Grand Prix: Devon’s path into dressage after an early start in Western riding and hunter jumpers
• Wearing the Flag: Why representing the US is a privilege, not a pressure.
• A Husband-and-Wife First: Competing on the same Nations Cup team with Kevin Kohmann.
• Building Vamos: Turning a quirky, nervous horse into a freestyle star.
• Music with Personality: From Gatsby swing to Enrique Iglesias in her custom freestyle.
• Hard Lessons: The missing element that cost her a win in Hagen — and how it’s fixed.

 

Guest

• Devon Kane – US Dressage Rider

 

Host

• Annie Bishop
• Diarmuid Byrne

 

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