Diarmuid and Annie are joined by Noah Rattner - a key figure in the Series and the host of this weekend’s DevenWood qualifier. From honoring family legacy to growing a destination event in the Pacific Northwest, this episode highlights what makes this stop so meaningful.

📌 Episode Highlights

• Honoring the legacy of Ginny Rattner
• Building the DevenWood event into a true destination
• What makes the Pacific Northwest dressage scene unique
• Inside prep for this weekend’s competition
• How the Series supports riders, venues, and the future of the sport
• Favorite moments from the qualifiers so far
• What to watch for this weekend

👤 Guest Info

Noah Ratner – Host of the DevenWood Open qualifier and son of Ginny Rattner, whose vision shaped one of Oregon’s most beloved dressage venues

🎙️ Hosted by:

Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne

Jessica Phoenix joins the US Equestrian Open Podcast for a conversation full of heart, resilience, and Olympic-level ambition. From juggling international travel and family life to chasing big dreams with a fiery Grand Prix mare, Jess takes us inside a season that’s shaping up to be one of her most exciting yet.

📌 Episode Highlights:

• Competing at the top while raising a future star -Jordan & Pavarotti

• What it means to have Freedom GS peaking at just the right time

• How show jumping, eventing, and parenting all fit into one day

• The full-circle moment of getting to Aachen

• What keeps her chasing more after over 500 international runs

Guest Info: Jessica Phoenix is one of Canada’s most decorated eventers with Olympic, World, and Pan Am appearances. Known for her grit, poise, and unforgettable partnership with Pavarotti, Jess is currently second in the US Equestrian Open standings and heading into the summer with big goals — including Aachen, and Morven Park for the US Equestrian Open of Eventing Final.

📲 Stay Connected For the most up-to-date series calendar and latest standings, visit the official US Equestrian Open Series hub at usequestrianopen.org. Engage with us on Instagram and Facebook — and use #USEquestrianOpen to join the conversation.

This week on the US Equestrian Open of Eventing podcast, Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne break down all the drama, data, and standout stories from the Tryon CCI4*-S. From Sharon White’s win with Jaguars Duende to comeback moments and rising stars, it’s an episode packed with insight, excitement, and a look ahead to what’s next.

Episode Highlights:

Jaguars Duende Delivers: Sharon White’s impressive win with her young mare, despite a pin and a finishing score of 46.6, shows serious promise. Dee and Annie explore what her speed and composure mean for the season ahead.

Dressage Foundation, Jumping Grit: A deep dive into Sharon’s 31.2 dressage, and how it compares to established stars like Tsetserleg TSF. 

Kim Severson’s Cooley Corraghy Diamond: Another rising partnership. With a second-place finish in just his second 4*, Kim proves again why she’s one of the most experienced and reliable producers of top-level talent in the U.S.

Comeback Energy: Cole Horn and MBF Cooley Permission to Land round out the podium. After a year out with a shattered leg, Cole’s return to the top tier is one of the most inspiring stories of the season so far.

What’s Next – Aspen Preview: With a few quiet weeks ahead, Annie and Dee look toward the West Coast and get excited about the next stop: Aspen. 

Leaderboard Implications: Jess Phoenix and James Alliston are closing in on Phillip Dutton at the top. What happens once everyone hits six scores? Things are about to get very tight.

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In this episode of the US Equestrian Open Podcast, Annie sits down with Grand Prix rider Ben Ebeling. From building trust with his mare Belena to the creative process behind his freestyle music, Ben shares a thoughtful and personal look at his journey in the sport - and what makes this season feel different. With the US Open series in full swing, he also shares why he believes it’s changing dressage for riders and fans alike.

📌 Episode Highlights:

• Building a new Grand Prix partnership with Bellena

• Why beating his dad felt secondary to riding well

• How Chapel Roan made it into his freestyle soundtrack

• Balancing tradition and innovation in the sport

• What it’s like training (and competing) with his father

• Thoughts on the US Open’s potential to reshape dressage

🎧 Guest Info: Ben Ebeling is a top-level dressage rider currently competing in the US Open of Dressage Series. A former reserve for the Tokyo Olympic team and World Championships shortlister, Ben now rides Bellena, a Grand Prix mare developed by his father Jan Ebeling. At just 25, Ben is part of the new wave of American dressage talent stepping confidently into the international spotlight.

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He made history at Twin Rivers — and now he’s gunning for the US Equestrian Open crown. James Alliston joins Annie and Diarmuid to talk through his massive spring season, the horses powering his leaderboard rise, and why the Series is changing the game for West Coast eventing.

Twin Rivers Sweep: James became just the fifth rider in 17 years to land four horses in the top five of a single international class — a career-defining weekend.

Karma Rising: His grey mare keeps stacking results, with her sights firmly on Morven Park and beyond.

The team: Behind every great rider is a great team — and in James’ case, it starts with his wife Helen, who’s played a central role in producing much of the string.

West Coast Power: Why the Series is breathing new life into California competitions — and helping shine a spotlight on the next generation.

From Britain to the Bay: James shares how a gap year with Bruce Davidson turned into a lifelong US career.

📲 Dive deeper into the series: 🌐 Fan Website: USEquestrianOpen.org 📖 Read the recent article about James here 📸 Social Media: Instagram

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In this episode, Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne dive into the upcoming leg of the US Equestrian Open Series at Tryon. From seasoned stars like Boyd Martin and Tsetserleg TSF to rising four-star combinations like Jaguars Duende and Cooley Corraghy Diamond, it’s a field full of intrigue and talent. The pair also break down Boyd’s milestone moment as the new FEI World Number One, the broader storylines unfolding in the Open Series, and what it all means on the path to LA 2028.

📌 Episode Highlights:

• Boyd Martin & Tsetserleg TSF: Why Tsetserleg TSF remains one of the most iconic U.S. horses in the field—and how a win here could bolster Boyd’s Open Series campaign and world ranking.

• Next Gen on the Rise: Jaguars Duende (Sharon White) and Cooley Corraghy Diamond (Kim Severson) return for just their second CCI4*-S, with eyes on the future.

• Names You Know: Updates on Rock Phantom, Direct Advance, Redfield Dexter, HSH Tolan King, and other proven campaigners.

• Laine Ashker is Back: Lovedance steps into the spotlight, marking an exciting moment in Laine’s comeback season.

• Why Tryon Matters: With only one leg of the Series in May, this event could prove decisive heading into summer.

• Podium Picks: Annie and Diarmuid go head-to-head with predictions—only one point separates them in the standings.

📱 Get the full Form Guide later this week at USEquestrianOpen.org 

📖 Read the most recent article about Tryon here

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It was a huge weekend at the Cosequin® Lexington CCI4*-S. Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne break down all the big storylines from this four-star short in the US Equestrian Open of Eventing season — from a major win for Will Coleman to key leaderboard shifts in the race for the $50,000 series title.

• Will Coleman and Off The Record’s Statement Win: A record-setting dressage test and a brilliant cross-country round secured Will his second career Lexington 4*-S victory.

• Phillip Dutton’s Big Weekend: Strong top finishes with Passant (2nd) and Denim (4th) move Phillip into the overall Series lead on 215 points.

• Jess Phoenix’s Breakthrough Season: A podium at Lexington boosts Jess into second in the US Open Series standings, with Freedom GS and Jaguars Duende delivering standout performances.

• Series Momentum Building: With Lexington being just over the halfway mark in trhe series, the leaderboard is tightening — and the $50,000 series prize is firmly in sight.

• No May Moon's Star Turn: Alison Springer’s rising star delivered one of the fastest cross-country rounds of the weekend and keeps climbing.

• Eyes Toward Morven Park: As riders plan their seasons, attention is turning to the $200,000 Morven Park finale, where the final Series battle will be decided.

• Annie Bishop
• Diarmuid Byrne

📣 Resources

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Read the Cosequin® Lexington CCI4*-S Review article here.

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As torrential rain sweeps across the Kentucky Horse Park, Annie, Diarm and Jon Holling gather around the table to dive into a jam-packed preview of Saturday’s cross-country action. The team breaks down the effects of the weather, the challenges of Derek di Grazia’s course designs, and who they think might conquer the clock in both the CCI4*-S and CCI5*-L.

In this episode:

• How relentless rain is impacting footing and influencing strategy

• Analysis of Derek di Grazia’s CCI4*-S track and its toughest combinations

• Predictions on who might make the time, including big names like Will Coleman and Philip Dutton

• The challenge of balancing speed and precision on a course demanding frequent gear changes

• Insights into the CCI5*-L, including key questions at Pete's Hollow and the Head of the Lake

• Why Kentucky’s dual four-star and five-star offering has elevated the US Eventing calendar

🎧 Listen now to hear all the predictions, analysis, and excitement as the team gears up for a thrilling weekend of sport at USEquestrianOpen.org.

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This week, it’s a full house as Annie Bishop is joined by Sally Spickard (Eventing Nation), Sinead Maynard, and EquiRatings’ Diarmuid Byrne to preview the Cosequin® Lexington CCI4*-S—one of the most exciting stops on the US Equestrian Open Series calendar. From podium predictions to dark horse debates, this is your ultimate fan-first preview of the weekend ahead.

• The Big Three: Why Caroline Pamukcu & HSH Blake, Will Coleman & Off The Record, and Alyssa Phillips & Oskar are dominating the Prediction Centre.

• Underdogs with Bite: Who could surprise us? From No May Moon to Cute Girl and Possante, these contenders might shake up the leaderboard.

• West Coast vs East Coast: Why the arrival of horses like That’s Me Z, Regalla, and Disco Traveler matters for fans and selectors alike.

📣 Resources:

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🌐 Fan Website: USEquestrianOpen.org 📖 Fan Guide: Will be released later this week here 📱 Social Media: Instagram

Don’t miss a second of the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event — streaming live on the USEF Network. All USEF members, including free Fan account holders, can watch the action without any added costs. Join now at usef.org.

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Ocala is here! In this episode, Annie and Diarm are back breaking down the latest drama in the US Equestrian Open series — from James Alliston’s jaw-dropping sweep at Twin Rivers to the leaderboard-shifting potential of Caroline Pamukcu’s double entry at Ocala.

They dig into the long-awaited series (and level) debut of Sharon White and Jaguars Duende, dissect how prep-run strategy affects performance and speculate on how the next two weeks could completely reshape the series. With leaderboard math, predictions, and a whole lot of heart, this episode is your essential pre-Ocala listen.

Follow along as the series reaches its halfway mark — the leaderboard just got serious.

📲 Dive deeper into the series: 🌐 Fan Website: USEquestrianOpen.org 📖 Fan Guide: Latest for Ocala here 📸 Social Media: Instagram Key articles:  1. All eyes on Ocala 2. Jaguars Duende Interview

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