The US Equestrian Open Podcast

The U.S. Equestrian Open Dressage Final is here, with ten combinations heading to Desert International Horse Park in California to compete for the final title of 2026.

Annie and Diarm take a closer look at the field, with Geñay Vaughn and Gino arriving as favourites. But with Devon Kane and Vamos consistently delivering strong performances and Ali Potasky and Inxs coming off a personal best, could the title be closer than the predictions suggest?

Plus, they look at the experienced combinations who could challenge the favourites, the final eventing qualifier at TerraNova and Richard Vogel's impressive World Cup victory in Verona.

• Geñay Vaughn and Gino's chances of taking the title
• Devon Kane and Vamos challenging for the top spot
• Ali Potasky and Inxs emerging as serious contenders
• Fire Fly's experience and the combinations capable of causing an upset
• The final eventing qualifier at TerraNova
• Richard Vogel's World Cup win in Verona

With the Dressage Final just around the corner, head to USEquestrianOpen.org for the latest predictions, rider insights, competition updates and everything you need to follow the action from Desert International Horse Park.

From a Britney Spears freestyle under the lights in Wellington to the unforgettable atmosphere of a home Pan American Games, Canadian Olympian Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu joins Annie Bishop to look back on the moments that have shaped her career.

Brittany reflects on Gicardo's first season at Grand Prix, the challenges of developing horses for the top level and what she learned from competing at Tokyo 2020 and returning to Paris 2024 as chef d'équipe. She also shares the realities of balancing two children, a busy competition schedule and a growing string of horses, with the 2027 Pan American Games and LA 2028 firmly in her sights.

• A breakthrough season: Gicardo's first year at Grand Prix, a personal best in Wellington and the lessons learned along the way.
• It's Britney: How a Britney Spears freestyle came together and became a crowd favourite.
• Olympic memories: The magic of Toronto 2015, the unusual experience of Tokyo 2020 and a different perspective from Paris 2024.
• Making it work: Balancing motherhood, international competition and the team that makes it all possible.
• Looking ahead: The Royal Winter Fair, the road to the Pan American Games and ambitions for LA 2028.
• The US Equestrian Open: Why championship opportunities, prize money and competing under pressure matter for the sport.

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• Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu: Canadian Olympic dressage rider and Frank & Eileen Leading Lady Rider.

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A big win in Washington, a familiar name on top in eventing and the countdown to the US Equestrian Open Dressage Final is on.

Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne are back to catch up on a busy weekend across all three disciplines. Lillie Keenan delivered a brilliant performance with Kick On to take the President's Cup at Washington, but there were plenty of other stories to come out of the weekend, including Daniel Coyle's remarkable return with Farrel and Shane Sweetnam's exciting new partnership with Pia Maria H.

In eventing, Sharon White and Jaguars Duende have kicked off the 2027 US Equestrian Open series with a win at Bouckaert, much to Diarm's delight. But what does this performance tell us about their future at the level?

Plus, the young horses worth watching, the next stop at Galway Downs and a look ahead to the dressage final at Desert Horse Park.

• Washington International: Lillie Keenan's President's Cup victory and the stories behind the podium.
• The next generation: Shane Sweetnam's Pia Maria H and the exciting horses making their mark.
• Eventing is back: Sharon White and Jaguars Duende take the opening qualifier at Bouckaert.
• The road ahead: Galway Downs, Terra Nova and the early contenders for the new eventing season.
• Dressage: The latest World Cup action and the countdown to the US Equestrian Open Final in Thermal.

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The US Equestrian Open keeps rolling, and while one championship has just wrapped up, another is fast approaching.

Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne are back to review a busy weekend across all three disciplines, with the Dressage Series leaderboard now confirmed, exciting young event horses making their mark at Maryland and a milestone victory for McLain Ward at Tryon.

With the Dressage Final at Thermal just weeks away, attention turns to the qualified riders, the horses to watch for 2027 and the next chapter of the US Equestrian Open.

Highlights:

• Dressage: Kevin Kohmann tops the Series leaderboard, while Devon Kane moves into third following another personal best at TerraNova.
• Eventing: Monica Spencer and Valkyrie take the CCI3*-L win at Maryland, with Sharon White and Arden Augustus finishing second.
• Horses to Watch: Annie and Diarm look at Maryland's track record of producing future stars and add Isabelle Bosley's Stitch to their 2027 watchlist.
• Young Horse Championships: The standout performances at Le Lion d'Angers and what they could mean for the future of US eventing.
• Jumping: McLain Ward celebrates his 51st birthday with his first Major League Show Jumping Grand Prix victory aboard High Star Hero at Tryon.
• What's Next: The countdown to the Dressage Final at Thermal and the start of a new Eventing Series at Bouckaert.

Listen now for the latest results, analysis and a look at the horses and riders who could shape the next season of the US Equestrian Open.

What a weekend for the US Equestrian Open at Morven Park.

Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne are back to review the final, where Sharon White and Claus 63 took the title, Will Coleman and Off The Record finished second for another year, and some of the biggest favourites never made it to the final day.

From Tamie Smith's record-breaking dressage test to a cross-country day that proved far more influential than expected, there is plenty to go through. And then there was Sunday, with the rain coming down, the top three separated by just 2.2 penalties and Sharon producing the clear round that ultimately won her the championship.

Annie and Diarm also reflect on the atmosphere at Morven Park, the moments that stayed with them and why this year's final felt like a significant step forward for the US Equestrian Open.

Highlights:

• Sharon White and Claus 63 finally get their Morven Park win, and why it was such a fitting result.
• Will Coleman and Off The Record finish second again after two rails on Sunday.
• Tamie Smith and Danito's record-breaking dressage test and retirement on cross country.
• Isabelle Bosley and Conner's brilliant cross-country round before three rails cost them a podium finish.
• Mia Farley and Invictus continue their impressive four-star record with another podium.
• The withdrawals that changed the competition, the rounds that deserved more recognition and the horses we could be hearing a lot more about next season.

Sharon White and Claus 63 are your US Equestrian Open champions!

Annie Bishop, Diarmuid Byrne and Allie Barrett are back with their immediate reaction from Morven Park after a final day that saw Sharon White become the first woman to win a US Equestrian Open championship.

There is plenty to celebrate, but also some heartbreak as Will Coleman and Off The Record and Isabelle Bosley and Conner see their chances of victory slip away in the show jumping.

Highlights:

• Sharon White and Claus 63 deliver a clear round to take the title.
• Will Coleman and Off The Record finish second after another difficult final day.
• Isabelle Bosley and Conner miss out after coming into Sunday just 0.3 penalties off the lead.
• Mia Farley secures another four-star podium with a horse who continues to impress.
• The team reflects on a wet and windy final day, the standout performances and what this result means for the US Equestrian Open.

Join us for one final Morven Diaries as we look back on Sunday's show jumping, celebrate Sharon's win and reflect on a weekend of top-level sport.

It's a wet and dramatic final morning at Morven Park! David O'Connor and Sinead Halpin Maynard join the team to reflect on a thrilling day of cross country and look ahead to the final show jumping showdown.

With Will Coleman and Off The Record holding a narrow 0.3 penalty lead, the team discuss the challenging conditions, the contenders and the stories that could unfold as the 2026 US Equestrian Open champion is crowned.

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What a day of cross country at Morven Park. The leaderboard looks very different heading into the final day of the US Equestrian Open, with just 0.3 penalties separating the top two.

Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne are straight out of Morven Park and into the car to break down a day that saw Will Coleman and Off The Record take the lead, Isabel Bosley and Conner move into second, and several of the favourites run into trouble.

Highlights:

• Will Coleman and Off The Record deliver one of just two rounds inside the time to take the lead.
• Isabel Bosley and Conner put themselves firmly in contention with a clear inside the time.
• Boyd Martin and Tamie Smith run into trouble as the dressage leaderboard is shaken up.
• Mary Bess Davis makes the biggest climb of the day, moving from 32nd to fourth.
• Sharon White and Lanie Ashker remain in the top five heading into Sunday.
• The numbers behind a demanding cross country day and what they mean for the final phase.

Can Will Coleman and Off The Record finally get their long-format win, or could Isabel Bosley and Conner take the title?

Join us for all the reaction from Morven Park as we look back on Saturday's cross country and ahead to Sunday's show jumping.

Annie and Diarm talk through yesterday's highlights and preview today's cross-country field as they drive into the beautiful Morven Park for cross-country day. Tamie Smith and Danito lead the US Equestrian Open of Eventing Final after dressage, with Derek di Grazia's CCI4*-L track still to come.

Annie and Diarmuid pick the climbers. Waylon Roberts and Fernhill Salt Lake have been inside the time three times across the qualifiers. Mia Farley and Invictus kept their dressage close to 30. Caroline Pamukcu brings HSH Sebastian and HSH Connor, and Lucienne Bellissimo starts Kitsch Couture HPK from 18th on 34.1.

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We're live from Morven Park, and the US Equestrian Open Final is officially underway!

Join Annie Bishop, Diarmuid Byrne and Ali Barrett on the ground in Virginia as they recap an exciting opening day of dressage, with Kim Severson and Cooley Corraghy Diamond making an early statement in the CCI4*-L.

The atmosphere is building, the biggest names are still to come, and there's plenty of excitement about what lies ahead this weekend!

Highlights:

• Kim Severson's impressive return to the CCI4*-L
• The early dressage performances setting the pace
• A special atmosphere building at Morven Park
• First impressions of Derek di Grazia's cross-country course
• Why Saturday could completely shake up the leaderboard

We're bringing you updates throughout the US Equestrian Open Final, with all the action, analysis and behind-the-scenes stories straight from the event.