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 weekend across the disciplines. In dressage, Genay Vaughn and Gino take over the lead in the series after another big result, while the Nations Cup in Wellington offers a glimpse of the form building among the American contenders ahead of the Jumping Final.

Plus, eventing returns this weekend at Bouckaert with a stacked four-star field. Boyd Martin arrives with four entries, Lucienne Bellissimo looks to defend her lead in the standings, and several exciting younger combinations step up to the level.

Highlights

• Genay Vaughn and Gino move to the top of the Dressage leaderboard
• Momentum building for the US ahead of the Jumping Final
• Eventing returns with the Bouckaert four-star qualifier
• Early podium picks from Annie and Diarm

The Open Weekly: https://www.usequestrianopen.org/stories/the-open-weekly-bouckaert-opens-vaughn-takes-the-lead-and-cook-shines-at-wef Shane Sweetnam article: https://www.usequestrianopen.org/stories/only-80-seconds-stand-between-shane-sweetnam-and-a-podium-finish

Guests

• Annie Bishop – Co-host of the US Equestrian Open podcast
• Diarmuid Byrne – EquiRatings co-founder