Listeners, we're back and can you believe the 2026 U.S. Equestrian Open season is officially underway. Annie Bishop and Diarm Byrne are diving into the first qualifier at Bouckaert, looking at the stories, the riders, and the horses that could shape the season ahead.

Lucienne Bellissimo's Dyri headlines the field, Hot Bobo is back for Karl Slezak and Canada, and Buck Davidson's Carafino D is one to keep an eye on. They talk form, predictions, and a Bouckaert track that's only seen four clear inside the time. It might be early in the year, but every point counts.

Highlights Include:

• Dyri back in business and looking sharp for Lucienne Bellissimo
• Karl Slezak and Hot Bobo return after 15 months away from the level
• Buck Davidson's Carafino D catches Annie's attention as one to watch
• The challenge of Bouckaert: who can make the time?
• Early-season tactics and the first points of the 2026 leaderboard

Guests: Hosted by Annie Bishop and Diarm Byrne, with a special message from Lucienne Bellissimo on Dyri, confidence, and what's ahead this winter.

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