The US Equestrian Open of Eventing rolled into Tryon, and the series leaderboard has a new name at the top. Boyd Martin put three horses in the top four to edge past Philip Dutton, while Lindsay Traisnel and Bacyrouge kept their hot streak alive with a second four-star short win in a month.

Annie and Diarm unpack how Boyd built his lead, why Lindsay’s consistency matters for Canada, and what the latest results mean heading into the final stretch toward Morven Park.

Episode Highlights

• Boyd takes over: Three horses in the top four push him past Philip in the standings.
• Canadian spotlight: Lindsay Traisnel and Bacyrouge’s consistency and speed make them ones to watch.
• Form check: Who climbed the leaderboard at Tryon, and why show jumping stayed influential.
• Series outlook: What the shake-up means heading into Plantation, Twin Rivers, and ultimately the $200,000 Morven Park Final.

Guests

• Annie Bishop
• Diarmuid Byrne

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