The US Equestrian Open Podcast

It's been one of those weekends where the leaderboard didn't just hold… it shifted.
At Stable View, Lucienne Bellissimo went out and did exactly what she said she would, win. A finish on her dressage score, which we know is very hard to do in this series, and suddenly the gap at the top feels a lot tighter.
Now the focus turns to Fort Worth and the World Cup Finals. A different kind of pressure, a championship format, and a chance to see how some familiar Open names stack up on a bigger stage.
Plus, we chat with Tommy Greengard, who's season is off to a strong start. From time spent in the UK to the way he's producing his horses now, this is a conversation about building confidence, gaining experience, and putting the pieces in place for what comes next.
Highlights
Lucienne Bellissimo wins at Stable View, finishing on her dressage score in a rare FOD
Major leaderboard shake-up as the Open race tightens heading into spring
World Cup Finals preview, format, key contenders, and what to expect in Fort Worth
Tommy Greengard on his early-season form, UK experience, and producing horses for the top level
Guests
Charlotte Smet - EquiRatings Jumping Analyst & Podcast Host
Ali Barrett - EquiRatings AI & Sports Media Analyst
Tommy Greengard - West Coast event rider producing top-level horses

It came down to the final fence.
The U.S. Equestrian Open Final delivered exactly what the sport hopes for, a packed crowd, real atmosphere, and a finish that could have gone either way. In the end, it stayed at home, with Kent Farrington and Greya taking the title in front of a crowd that felt every stride.
This episode looks back at what made Wellington work, from fan engagement to the feeling of a true showpiece event, and why moments like this matter for the sport. There's also a look ahead, following the key combinations as the season builds towards Aachen, and checking in on the Open standings across eventing and dressage.
Highlights
Kent Farrington and Greya's win under pressure
The jump-off that came down to one moment
Why Wellington feels different and why it works
The next challengers, and where the season goes from here
Updates from eventing and dressage Open divisions

The US Equestrian Open Final in Wellington is upon us.
We break down the contenders, where the US challenge really sits on home soil, and which combinations come in with the kind of form that usually wins a class like this. There's a close look at the jump-off picture too, and how the order of go could shape the result before a fence is even jumped.
Highlights:
The depth of this Wellington field
The main contenders and current form
The US challenge on home soil
The jump-off picture and order of go
Podium predictions

The final week in Wellington has arrived, and with it, the US Equestrian Open Jumping Final. A field building towards something potentially historic, where strength, depth and strategy all collide.
This episode sets the stage. From how the qualifiers will shape the final field, to the riders and horses already circling this as a target, it's a look at what makes this week different, and why it matters.
Beyond Wellington, there's a standout weekend across the other Open disciplines. Carolina delivered one of the strongest four-star fields seen in the US, with Tamie Smith and Lillet 3 stepping forward in a big way, while the leaderboard begins to take shape. In dressage, momentum continues to build, with new names rising and combinations improving week by week.

Read about Wellington's field strength: https://www.usequestrianopen.org/stories/stand-by-for-the-strongest-ever-wellington-grand-prix
Read The Open Weekly: https://www.usequestrianopen.org/stories/the-open-weekly-grand-prix-arrives-new-series-leaders
Highlights
What defines the Wellington final and why this week stands apart
How qualifiers and rider strategy will shape Saturday night
Key contenders, storylines and horses to watch
Tamie Smith and Lillet 3 win a stacked Carolina four-star
Frederic Wandres leads dressage after back-to-back wins
Follow the US Equestrian Open coverage: https://www.usequestrianopen.org

The final is nearly here.
After weeks of five-star form, big moments, and small clues, everything now points to Wellington. The Rolex US Equestrian Open Jumping Final is just around the corner, and the field is starting to take shape.
In this episode, the focus is on what we've seen so far, the horses building momentum, and the riders who could be peaking at exactly the right time. From standout form across the Atlantic to the names consistently delivering in Wellington, the picture is becoming clearer.
Alongside that, attention turns to Carolina International, where a stacked four-star field brings together returning winners, rising combinations, and key Kentucky contenders in one of the most competitive early-season tests.
Highlights
The form lines shaping the Jumping Final
Horses and riders building momentum at the right time
What to watch in the final weeks before Wellington
A deep dive into the Carolina International field
Guests
Annie Bishop – US Equestrian Open host
Diarmuid Byrne – EquiRatings co-founder