The US Equestrian Open Podcast

The US Equestrian Open Podcast
Podcast Description
Dive into the heart of equestrian sport with the US Equestrian Open Podcast. Join us for expert analysis, inspiring stories, and behind-the-scenes insights from top athletes, rising stars, and industry leaders. Whether you’re a dedicated fan or new to the sport, this podcast brings you closer to the action and celebrates the competition, community, and culture that make equestrian sports so unique.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast explores a variety of themes within equestrian sports, focusing on topics such as show jumping, dressage, and eventing. Recent episodes have included interviews with top athletes like Laura Kraut discussing her Olympic experiences, and Sharon White sharing insights on rising talents in eventing, such as Jaguar’s Duende, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and fan engagement.

Dive into the heart of equestrian sport with the US Equestrian Open Podcast. Join us for expert analysis, inspiring stories, and behind-the-scenes insights from top athletes, rising stars, and industry leaders. Whether you’re a dedicated fan or new to the sport, this podcast brings you closer to the action and celebrates the competition, community, and culture that make equestrian sports so unique.

In this episode, Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne preview one of the most emotionally charged stops on the US Equestrian Open calendar, as the series heads to Rebecca Farm. At the center of the action is Mai Baum, making his final upper-level appearance after an iconic career with Tamie Smith.
Episode Highlights
- Annie and Diarmuid reflect on Mai Baum’s legacy and what makes this the perfect venue for his farewell.
- The pair break down the stats: Mai Baum tops the Prediction Centre with a 61% win chance and a formidable first-phase average of 24.
- Expect fireworks across the field—Rebecca Farm’s wide-open terrain makes time a major factor.
- Big performances are needed from names like James Alliston, Tommy Greengard, and young gun Jack Curtis.
- The leaderboard is wide open heading into the break—will this be the shake-up weekend?
- Insights into course dynamics, home-field advantage, and the West Coast vs. East Coast narrative.
Guests Annie Bishop Diarmuid Byrne
Listen to the James Alliston interview here.
Listen to the Mai Baum episode here.
Read the Mai Baum article here.
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