Tamie Smith and Mai Baum deliver a fairytale fairwell ending at Rebecca Farm, winning their final upper-level competition together — 10 years after their first 4*-S victory at the same venue. In this episode, Annie and Diarm catch up on the emotional highs, the series impact, and what’s next for the US Equestrian Open.

Episode Highlights:

• Mai Baum’s legendary farewell: A record-breaking 22.0 in dressage, double clear, and the fairy tale win to finish.
• What if…Paris?: Reflections on Mai Baum’s Olympic absence and his undeniable medal potential.
• Tamie’s domination: First and second in the 4*-S with Mai Baum and Jutopia, plus a win in the 4*-L with Lillet 3.
• Post-Mai Baum era: Lillette’s rising profile and what it means for Tammy’s future in the series.
• Tommy Greenguard & That’s Me Z: Major progress, growing confidence, and series leaderboard potential.
• Rebecca as a proving ground: Standout step-ups from Luska Candy Clover, Jess Phoenix’s leaderboard move, and the evolving West Coast impact.
• What’s next in the series: Eyes on Jess Phoenix, the Woodside showdown, and who might shape the final at Morven Park.

Guests:

• Annie Bishop 
• Diarmuid Byrne 

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