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They've both lifted five-star trophies. They've both come to win. Boyd Martin and Jonelle Price join Nicole in this Inside Maryland episode, as the countdown begins to the MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory, swapping stories, strategy, and a few good digs along the way. From mind games to mutual respect, it's all to play for at Maryland.

Highlights

• Boyd on his 2021 Maryland win and why this year's team feels ready to strike again
• Jonelle on bringing a first-timer across the pond and why Tim told her to just get on with it
• The inside scoop on Pierre Le Goupil's first Maryland 5 Star track and what to expect from a French designer
• How the sport has evolved, why the margins are smaller than ever, and what it really takes to win a five-star
• The friendly rivalry between two nations, and the mutual respect that keeps it fun
• Jonelle on balancing seven horses, two kids, and a chaotic post-Maryland week at Pau
• Boyd on home-ground distractions, mental focus, and tailoring his five-star game

Guests Boyd Martin: U.S. Olympian and 2021 MARS Maryland 5 Star winner Jonelle Price: New Zealand Olympian and five-star winner with Classic Moet

The Inside Maryland series is supported by Dubarry of Ireland, long-time friends of eventing and champions of the Maryland 5 Star. We're proud to have their support again in 2025.

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It's a big one in the US this weekend. The US Equestrian Open Final at Morven Park brings together some of the country's top combinations, and we're joining forces with our friends at the US Equestrian Open podcast for a special crossover episode.

Annie Bishop, Diarm Byrne, and Sinead Maynard unpack the key storylines. Will Coleman and Off The Record arrive as joint favourites. Boyd Martin debuts a new partnership with Mix Master C. Lauren Nicholson brings home state form with Larco Z. With Phillip Dutton, Caroline Pamukcu, and Tamie Smith all in the mix, this is the weekend that captures the momentum and competitiveness driving US eventing right now.

Highlights

• The form horses heading into the US Equestrian Open Final
• Will Coleman's dual chances with Off The Record and Very Dignified
• Lauren Nicholson's momentum with Larco Z after Arville
• Boyd Martin's next chapter with Mix Master C
• Caroline Pamukcu's pace with Double Sixteen
• How the Open series has sharpened US competitiveness this season

Guests Nicole Brown, Diarm Byrne, and Sinead Maynard

Stay Connected Check the latest standings and calendar on the US Equestrian Open hub. Join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook with #USEquestrianOpen.

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It's Boekelo week, listeners, and you know what that means. The flags, the crowds, the parties at every fence, it's the one that always feels a bit like eventing's season finale.

Nicole Brown and Catherine Austen are on hand to talk through the FEI Nations Cup Final, the atmosphere, and the combinations heading to the Netherlands for one last big result of the year. From Tim Price and Happy Boy chasing another Boekelo win to rising stars making their mark, there's plenty to play for before the season wraps up.

Highlights

• Tim Price and Happy Boy back at a happy hunting ground
• Tom Jackson and Brookfield Cavalier Cruise lead the Prediction Centre
• Sam Lissington and Quantas R bringing serious momentum
• France and Germany go head to head for the Nations Cup title
• Adrian Ditcham's Boekelo track and what to expect on Saturday
• Horses chasing MERs before next season's big goals

Guests

• Catherine Austen - equestrian journalist and eventing expert.

Plus Eventing Manager 2.0 is back with a double header. Pick your teams at manager.equiratings.com for both the FEI Nations Cup Final at Boekelo and the US Equestrian Open Final at Morven Park. The top combined score wins a YETI backpack and EquiRatings drinkware. Free to play with 10 million virtual dollars and five combinations.

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Behind every great event horse is a team of owners who make the dream possible. In this special episode from The US Equestrian Open Podcast and The EquiRatings Eventing Podcast, Annie sits down with longtime supporters of Phillip Dutton, David and Patricia Vos and Caroline Moran, to celebrate the stories the highs and lows and the unforgettable memories of ownership as we count down to the US Equestrian Open Final at Morven Park.

From first lessons to Olympic medals, syndicate dinners to Aachen silver, the owners share what has kept them passionate about the sport and why community, travel, and trust are at the heart of it all.

Highlights

• Caroline Moran on her first leap into event horse ownership with Mr. Medicott and how eventing's culture differs from racing and hunters
• David and Patricia Vos on going "all in" from their first up down lessons to joining syndicates and traveling the world with Phillip's horses
• Reflections on ownership highs from Mighty Nice's Olympic bronze in Rio, to memorable trips to Aachen and Badminton
• How syndicates build community and why eventing's resilience makes the journey worthwhile, win or lose
• Looking ahead to Morven Park with Passant and Denim leading Phillip's string into the US Open Final

Guests Caroline Moran - Owner of multiple top event horses including Mr. Medicott, Denim and Zee David and Patricia Vos - Longtime owners and syndicate members with Phillip Dutton supporting horses including Mighty Nice and Passant

Stay Connected Check the latest standings and calendar on the US Equestrian Open hub. Join the conversation on Instagram and Facebook with #USEquestrianOpen.

Few horses capture the heart of fans quite like Off The Record. Known simply as Timmy to his team, he has become one of the most beloved eventers on the international circuit. An Aachen winner, World Championship team silver medalist, and five-star campaigner, Timmy's story is one of grit, consistency, and the magic of the right partnership.

In this episode of Through the Owners' Eyes, Nicole is joined by syndicate members Rich and Roxanne Booth and Vicky Castegren to share the journey behind Will Coleman's superstar. From Timmy's cheeky beginnings to his historic Aachen triumph, they reflect on the highs, the heartbreaks, and the camaraderie that makes syndicate ownership so special.

• The early days of Off The Record and why his cheeky Irish personality made him a true professional's horse
• How the Off The Record Syndicate came together and grew into a community of supporters
• Memories of his landmark wins at Great Meadow and Aachen and why he is seen as a "once in a lifetime" horse
• Balancing the roller coaster of elite sport with the joy of seeing Timmy's fan base grow worldwide
• Looking ahead to the US Equestrian Open Final at Morven Park and how the syndicate keeps perspective through the ups and downs of the journey

• Rich and Roxanne Booth — Longtime supporters of Will Coleman and founding members of the Off The Record Syndicate
• Vicky Castegren — Owner and breeder with Hyperion Stud, syndicate member for Off The Record and multiple other top horses

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Five years in, MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill presented by Brown Advisory has gone from ambitious newcomer to a cornerstone on the international calendar. With a new Olympic course designer, world-class fields from both sides of the Atlantic, and a unique mix of sport and spectacle, Maryland 2025 (October 16–19) promises to be its biggest year yet.

Nicole is joined by Event CEO Jeff Newman and Competition Director Joanie Morris to take us behind the scenes of one of the sport's youngest but most important five-star fixtures.

Highlights

• Maryland's journey from idea to established five-star in just five years
• What to expect from new course designer Pierre Le Goupil, fresh from designing at the Paris Olympics
• How the event showcases the pipeline of US event horses, from Young Event Horse Championships to the top level
• Local color: from Cecil County's equestrian roots to cider donuts, corgi races, and even betting on eventing
• A first look at this year's international entries, with top US names joined by big European challengers

Guests

• Jeff Newman – CEO, MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill
• Joanie Morris – Competition Director, MARS Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill

The Inside Maryland series is supported by Dubarry of Ireland, long-time friends of eventing and champions of the Maryland 5 Star. We're proud to have their support again in 2025.

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On this special episode, we've teamed up with the US Equestian Open Podcast to bring you an inside look leading up to Morven Park. As one of the most respected course designers in eventing, Derek di Grazia has shaped some of the sport's most memorable tracks from Fair Hill to Burghley, Kentucky, and now Morven Park. With the US Equestrian Open Final just around the corner, Annie and Diarm sit down with Derek to explore his journey from rider to designer and the philosophy behind the courses that challenge and educate horses while inspiring confidence in riders.

Derek reflects on his early days at Pebble Beach, his competition career on both coasts, and the transition into course building that has defined the past two decades of his life. He also shares what makes Morven Park such a special venue, why terrain and footing matter as much as fences, and how he balances risk and reward when setting the questions at the highest level.

Episode Highlights

• How Derek's background as a rider influences his approach to design
• Stories from Pebble Beach and his first major events
• The evolution from competitor to course designer
• Why Morven Park is reemerging as a premier venue in the US
• What riders can expect at this year's Morven Park four star

Guests

• Derek di Grazia - former international event rider and one of the world's leading course designers
• Annie Bishop - USEA Podcast Host
• Diarm Byrne - co founder of EquiRatings

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Finding the right coach, making lessons count, and carrying those tools back into everyday training. Five star rider and top coach Justine Ward joins the Grassroots Show to share practical advice for riders at every level.

Justine shares how honesty about nerves, asking the right questions, and planning simple exercises can turn both lessons and at home schooling into real progress.

Episode Highlights

• How to find the right fit in a coach for you and your horse
• Preparing for lessons so you get the maximum value
• Why honesty with yourself and your trainer matters
• Simple ways to structure your training at home
• Setting realistic expectations and learning from not so perfect days

Guests Justine Ward, five star event rider and highly regarded coach who combines her own competition experience with a passion for helping riders get the best out of their training

Presented by Foran Equine, part of the Connolly's RED MILLS family.

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Charlotte Opperman's story begins like many others, as a pony mad child who returned to riding later in life through what she laughingly calls "hacks for housewives." A small advert in Horse & Hound soon changed everything. It was there she found Wild Lone, the horse who carried her into the world of five stars and onto the Badminton podium.

From that fairy tale moment, Charlotte's journey as an owner gathered momentum. Away Cruising became a Trojan at the level, lining up at ten five stars and always delivering. Then Cavalier Crystal, better known at home as Nell, arrived on the scene. Bold across country and fast when it matters, she has given Charlotte three consecutive podium finishes at Burghley.

Join us for Charlotte's candid take on the journey of an owner, from muddy fields to five star podiums.

Episode Highlights

• From pony mad teenager to Wild Lone and the Badminton podium
• Away Cruising's Trojan like consistency across ten five stars
• Cavalier Crystal, Nell at home, and her Burghley podium streak
• Life behind the scenes with Team Mead and Harry's steady system
• Why Charlotte sums up ownership as exciting, expensive and exhilarating

Guests

• Charlotte Opperman - long-time owner with Harry Meade whose horses Wild Lone, Away Cruising, and Cavalier Crystal have all competed at five star level.

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We've just wrapped up a European Championships week at Blenheim that will be remembered for a long time. Laura Collett and London 52 are the new European Champions, Michi Jung and fischerChipmunk FRH added another silver to their record, and Tom McEwen with JL Dublin delivered for Britain with individual bronze. Germany took team gold on British soil, Ireland claimed their first European team medal in 30 years, and Switzerland, Austria, and others proved they belong right in the fight.

Nicole is joined by Diarm and Catherine to unpack it all: the highs, the heartbreaks, the moments that swung the championships, and why this year felt like a changing of the guard.

Episode Highlights

• Laura Collett's long road to the European title and what it means for London 52's legacy.
• fischerChipmunk's consistency and Michi Jung's unmatched championship record.
• Tom McEwen and JL Dublin cementing their partnership with another major medal.
• Germany's young squad stepping up to take gold from Britain on home turf.
• Ireland's first European team medal since 1995 — a breakthrough moment.
• Standout stories from Austria, the Netherlands, and beyond.
• Mark Phillips' swan-song track: tough on the clock, fair in the questions.
• The bigger picture: what this Europeans tells us heading into Aachen 2026.

Guests Nicole Brown Diarmuid Byrne Catherine Austen

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