The US Equestrian Open Podcast

• Dressage: Felicitas Hendricks on Drombusch, Disco, and the Road to LA

  At just 24, Germany’s Felicitas Hendricks has already made her mark on the international dressage stage. From her first junior CDIs in Wellington to European medals and a standout U.S. Open season with her beloved Drombusch, her rise has been shaped by patience, partnership, and personality. In this episode, Annie sits down with Felicitas to talk about the journey behind the results, building trust with a horse she’s produced since six, how disco beats became the soundtrack to their freestyle, and what it means to take that partnership across the Atlantic for the U.S. Equestrian Open Final in Thermal, California. Highlights Include From Wellington to Hagen: the rhythm of two continents Drombusch’s personality and the story behind their 80s freestyle Lessons from a European gold and bronze medal season Preparing for Thermal and what it takes to travel horses worldwide How a pipeline of young horses shapes the future Guests Felicitas Hendricks — German international dressage rider and U25 European medalist Stay Connected Follow the US Equestrian Open for series updates, results, and highlights at usequestrianopen.org and on Instagram and Facebook.

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• Eventing: Morven Park Review Show

  The first-ever U.S. Equestrian Open Final delivered everything you could hope for from a season finale. From Boyd Martin’s emotional win with Miks Master C to Will Coleman’s class performances across his string, Morven Park set the stage for a weekend of real sport. Annie and Diarm look back on the moments that defined it, Sharon White’s standout test with Claus 63, Caroline Pamukcu once again proving her pace, and the depth of form that shows just how strong U.S. eventing has become. Highlights Include Boyd Martin and Miks Master C making history Will Coleman’s trio of top-level rides Sharon White’s brilliant start with Claus 63 Caroline Pamukcu and the rise of U.S. speed Why Morven Park delivered the perfect finish Guests Annie Bishop and Diarm Byrne 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.

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• Eventing: The Morven Diaries - Friday

  Dressage is done and dusted at Morven Park and what a day it was. Sharon White and Claus 63 threw down a personal best, 25.2, her best ever at four-star level, and slotted straight into second behind Will Coleman and Off The Record. It was one of those moments that just felt big. Sharon’s had a tough season, she’s at her home venue, the crowd was buzzing, and she absolutely delivered when it counted. At the top, it’s the “old shoe” himself, Will Coleman and Timmy, who’ve taken the early advantage. A 25.1, classy, calm, and confident. The Achen winner, the fastest horse in the field, and now the one they’ve all got to catch. But as Diarm and Annie remind us, no one wins it on Friday night at Morven. The real battle comes on Saturday, and making the time here is a tall order. Highlights Sharon White’s career-best 25.2 with Claus 63, her third-best score ever and a home-soil high Will Coleman and Off The Record lead after the first phase, looking every bit the old pro Boyd Martin, Phillip Dutton, and Tamie Smith all within striking distance heading into cross country Why Morven’s Leaf Pit could be the question that defines the weekend Derek Di Grazia’s course: tight time, bold lines, and classic “ride the line, not the stride” questions Predictions and podium picks: who’s built for speed, who’s built for survival Guests Diarm Byrne & Annie Bishop On the ground at Morven Park with reaction from Sharon White, Will Coleman 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.

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• Eventing: Morven Park Final Preview Show

  It’s the one we’ve been building toward all season. The US Equestrian Open Final at Morven Park is this weekend, and we have the Preview Show ready for you. The field is deep, the form is fascinating, and for the first time, we’ll see how the year’s biggest combinations measure up head-to-head. Annie Bishop, Diarm Byrne, and Sinead Maynard look at what’s on the line this weekend, from Off The Record arriving as joint favourite to Miks Master C stepping up with Boyd Martin, and Lauren Nicholson’s growing connection with Larco Z. With Will Coleman, Phillip Dutton, Caroline Pamukcu, and Tamie Smith all in the mix, it’s a field that feels both competitive and defining for the direction of US eventing right now. Highlights The form horses heading into the US Equestrian Open Final Will Coleman’s dual chances with Off The Record and Very Dignified Lauren Nicholson’s momentum with Larco Z after Arville Boyd Martin’s new chapter with Miks Master C Caroline Pamukcu’s pace with Double Sixteen How the Open series has sharpened US competitiveness this season Guests Annie Bishop, Diarm Byrne, and Sinead Maynard 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.

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• Eventing: Boyd Martin - From US Open Series Win to Morven Park

  He swooped in late, stole the series, and left Phillip Dutton wondering where the prize money went. Now Boyd Martin rolls into Morven Park as the first ever US Open Eventing Series Champion, and he’s not done yet. Boyd joins Diarm Byrne and Annie Bishop to talk about winning the inaugural title, the pressure of leading into Morven, and why the US Open is shaking up American eventing for good. Highlights Boyd on what it really felt like to take the series from Phillip Dutton at the last minute Managing risk, fitness, and MERs ahead of Morven Park Inside his rides: Mix Master C and Shanroe Cooley How the US Open is changing the game for U.S. riders From Aachen to Maryland, how America became the “promised land” for eventing Guests Boyd Martin, US Open Series Champion Diarm Byrne, EquiRatings Annie Bishop, U.S. Equestrian Open podcast host 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.  

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