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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. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook Visit usequestrianopen.org for the latest leaderboards, stories and results. Watch all the action live on USEF Network.

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. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook Visit usequestrianopen.org for the latest leaderboards, stories and results. Watch all the action live on USEF Network.

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.

The US Equestrian Open Final of Eventing is about to kick off at Morven Park! Annie and Ali arrive on site and catch up with organiser Max Corcoran and Sinead Halpin Maynard for an early look at what's ahead on one of eventing's most iconic pieces of ground. Plus, we hear directly from the riders as they make their final preparations, with Elisa Wallace, Tamie Smith and others sharing their hopes, targets and thoughts heading into the weekend Follow along on Instagram and Facebook Visit usequestrianopen.org for the latest leaderboards, stories and results. Watch all the action live on USEF Network.

It all comes down to Morven Park. The US Equestrian Open Final is here and Annie, Diarm and Ali are breaking down a seriously strong field ahead of the biggest weekend of the series. Off The Record returns to the scene of last year's heartbreak as the favourite, but can Will Coleman complete the redemption story? Or will Tamie Smith and Danito, Lucienne Bellissimo and Dyri, Boyd Martin and Luke 140 or one of the contenders waiting in the wings spoil the party? Highlights Can Off The Record finally get his Morven Park moment? The combinations who could challenge in the first phase Where Saturday could be won and lost The speed horses to watch across country Ali and Diarm's under-the-radar picks Podium predictions for the 2026 final The build-up is over. Now it's time to decide the US Equestrian Open champion.

One series champion is confirmed, there's a new leader in dressage and the Eventing Final is almost here. Annie Bishop and Dermot Byrne look back at Caroline Pamukcu's big weekend at Stable View and Tamie Smith's remarkable season before turning their attention to Morven Park and the strongest field the event has seen. Plus, Kevin Kohmann moves to the top of the Dressage Series after his win at Devon, Daniel Bluman and Corbie are back in winning form, and there's plenty to look forward to as the jumping season continues. Highlights The final Eventing Series standings Morven Park's record-strength field Kevin Kohmann takes the Dressage Series lead Daniel Bluman and Corbie return to winning form The horses to watch as the season heads towards its finals Follow the US Equestrian Open on Facebook and Instagram and visit usequestrianopen.org for the latest leaderboards, stories and results.

The US Equestrian Open Final is getting closer, and there are some big names to discuss as the entries take shape. Annie and Diarm are back to look ahead to Morven Park, where defending champion Boyd Martin was notably absent from the entry list at the time of recording, while Will Coleman and Off The Record are preparing for another shot at the title. With Tamie Smith having secured the Eventing Series victory, attention turns to the remaining podium positions, the final qualifiers and the horses heading into one of the biggest weekends of the season. Plus, dressage returns to the spotlight with Dressage at Devon, where a strong freestyle field has plenty to offer as the road to the California final continues. Highlights The latest Morven Park entries and the notable absence of defending champion Boyd Martin at the time of recording. Tamie Smith's Eventing Series victory and the strength of her string beyond Mai Baum. Will Coleman and Off The Record's return to Morven Park. The battle for the remaining series podium positions, with Caroline Pamukcu and Lucienne Bellissimo still in the mix. Why Morven Park holds such a special place in American eventing. The combinations to watch at Dressage at Devon, including Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu, Devin Kane and James Koford. Ashley Holzer's position at the top of the Dressage Series leaderboard. With Stable View, Woodside and Dressage at Devon all playing a part in the final weeks of qualifying, there is still plenty to unfold before the US Equestrian Open Finals. Follow the action, explore the leaderboards and find out more at USEquestrianOpen.org.

Will Coleman joins Annie Bishop on the US Equestrian Open podcast to reflect on a huge season, the horses behind it, and where eventing goes next. From Kentucky and Aachen to Burghley and Tryon, Will talks about how his definition of success has changed, why the connection with the horse matters more than the result, and what competing as part of Team USA brings to the equation. Highlights Why five-star eventing deserves to be celebrated as the pinnacle of the sport. What eventing can learn from sports like golf when it comes to building fans and telling stories. Why community, access and the personalities behind the sport matter for the future of eventing. The importance of Morven Park and the US Equestrian Open Final. Off The Record and why Will says he may never have another horse quite like him. Guest Will Coleman is one of the USA's leading event riders and a longtime member of the US team. He joins Annie following a season that has taken him from Kentucky to Aachen, Burghley and beyond, with the US Equestrian Open Final at Morven Park next on the calendar. Follow the US Equestrian Open as the season builds towards the Final at Morven Park.

The US Equestrian Open is heading into a potentially decisive weekend. Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne look ahead to the doubleheader at Plantation Field and Twin Rivers, where Tamie Smith could put the Eventing Series title beyond reach. They break down the battle behind her on the leaderboard, a wide-open Plantation field, and the combinations using this weekend as a final prep ahead of Morven Park. Plus, there's plenty to unpack from a huge weekend of jumping. Ben Maher delivers at Spruce Meadows, Lilly Keenan comes agonisingly close, and the EquiRatings "White Wonders" go head-to-head at Traverse City. Highlights Why Twin Rivers could decide the Eventing Series The battle for the remaining podium positions Sharon White and Jaguar's Duende return to the spotlight The contenders to watch at Plantation Field Ben Maher's Spruce Meadows win and Lilly Keenan's remarkable weekend Greya and James Kann Cruz go head-to-head at Traverse City The latest picture ahead of the US Equestrian Open Final at Morven Park Hosts Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne break down the numbers, form and storylines shaping the US Equestrian Open. Follow the action, access the Fan Guides and get your tickets for the US Equestrian Open Final at Morven Park at USEquestrianOpen.org.

Burghley delivered for the US, and now attention turns back to the US Equestrian Open. 🎙️ Annie and D look back at a huge weekend for the Americans, with Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Blake ending a 14-year wait for a US podium at Burghley and Will Coleman and Very Dignified producing a brilliant five-star debut. Then it's onto a big weekend across all three disciplines. Richard Vogel heads to Spruce Meadows with a shot at the Rolex Grand Slam, Dressage at Devon is getting closer, and eventing is back with The Fork at Tryon and a field packed with established names, exciting young horses and plenty of Open points still to play for. Highlights A huge Burghley for Caroline Pamukcu and Will Coleman Richard Vogel's Grand Slam bid at Spruce Meadows What makes Dressage at Devon so special The Fork at Tryon preview Cooley Corraghy Diamond and the Prediction Centre The young horses stepping up at four-star How Tryon could shake up the Open leaderboard Annie and D lock in their Eventing Manager teams and podium predictions

September is here and the US Equestrian Open is heading into the business end of the season. Annie Bishop and Diarm Byrne look ahead to the return of the qualifiers, with Tryon next on the eventing calendar and the race for points beginning to tighten ahead of the $200,000 final at Morven Park. Plus, Burghley week is underway, and there is plenty of US interest to follow across the Atlantic, from Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Blake to Will Coleman and five-star debutant Very Dignified. They also dig into a bigger question for the Open: should four results count towards qualification rather than six? With only the top five on the current eventing leaderboard holding six counting scores, could a change create more opportunity for riders with smaller strings while still rewarding the very best? Highlights The US combinations to watch at Burghley, including Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Blake, Will Coleman and Very Dignified, Cassie Sanger and Redfield Fyre, and Jennie Brannigan and FE Lifestyle Why Very Dignified could be a serious Burghley horse The return of the eventing qualifiers at Tryon and some exciting new combinations stepping up Off The Record appears on the early Morven Park entry list, much to Annie's delight How the eventing leaderboard is shaping up, with Tammy Smith, Will Coleman, Boyd Martin and Caroline Pamukcu in the mix The case for reducing the number of counting qualification scores from six to four Why getting riders, owners, grooms and the wider equestrian community invested is so important to the future of the Open A look ahead to Dressage at Devon and the final stretch of the season