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<p dir="ltr">Wellington&rsquo;s star-studded winter season comes to a close tomorrow night with the final US Equestrian Open of Dressage qualifier at this iconic venue. Even without some of the biggest names in attendance, there&rsquo;s plenty of intrigue as we close the chapter on Wellington's dressage circuit. From leaderboard shakeups to career milestones, here&rsquo;s what to keep your eye on at AGDF 12.</p>
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<h2 dir="ltr">1. Evelyn Eger&rsquo;s new ride could reclaim the lead</h2>
<p dir="ltr">After a commanding season aboard 11-year-old Oldenburg mare <strong>Tabledance 3</strong>, <strong>Evelyn Eger</strong> brings a new horse to the stage&mdash;<strong>Dancing Darkness 4</strong>. While this will be their freestyle debut, the pair logged a 72.326% in the Grand Prix Special earlier this month, suggesting they have the chops to land in the top five. That&rsquo;s all it would take for Eger to retake the series lead from <strong>Anna Marek</strong>. If it works out, she&rsquo;d join Marek as one of just two riders this season to lead the standings on two different horses.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">2. Camille Carier Bergeron&rsquo;s tenth freestyle could be her best yet</h2>
<p dir="ltr">With nine FEI Grand Prix Freestyles under their belt, <strong>Camille Carier Bergeron</strong> and <strong>Finnl&auml;nderin</strong> will hit double digits this weekend&mdash;and they&rsquo;re doing it with momentum. Their personal best of 77.280% is second-highest in the field, and their most recent outing here earned a 75.325%. That score placed them just behind World Cup&ndash;bound <strong>Kevin Kohmann</strong> and series leader Anna Marek. A repeat performance could not only earn them the win, but also launch them into the top five on the Series leaderboard.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">3. Naima and Statesman bring 113 tests of experience to the ring</h2>
<p dir="ltr">While <strong>Naima Moreira Lalibert&eacute;</strong> and <strong>Statesman </strong>are new to the US Equestrian Open Series, they&rsquo;re far from inexperienced. Statesman has logged 113 FEI-level tests&mdash;this weekend will be his 114th. That kind of mileage, paired with a personal best of 77.860%, makes them serious contenders. Their average (73.379%) already places them in the top five of this field. A win wouldn&rsquo;t change the leaderboard standings&mdash;but it could throw a wrench in the climb for Eger, Carier Bergeron, and Karen Lipp.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">4. Karen Lipp could move into third with another solid ride</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Karen Lipp</strong> may not be the flashiest name on paper, but she&rsquo;s quietly become one of the Series&rsquo; most consistent performers. With 60 points from five starts, she&rsquo;s already in fourth place&mdash;and a top-five finish this weekend could move her into third. Riding <strong>Infinity</strong>, she&rsquo;s averaging 71.676% and has proven that steady, solid performances are a powerful strategy in a Series that rewards persistence as much as brilliance.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">5. Susan Dutta joins the double-digit freestyle club</h2>
<p dir="ltr"><strong>Susan Dutta</strong> and her 14-year-old gelding <strong>Don Design DC</strong> will notch their 10th FEI Grand Prix Freestyle together this weekend. With a personal best of 73.950%, the pair are poised to contend for a top-five finish. Dutta has developed Don Design from a five-year-old to a seasoned international competitor over the years. And yes&mdash;that&rsquo;s <em>the </em>Susan Dutta behind the Dutta Corporation, one of the most recognized names in global horse transport.</p>
<h2 dir="ltr">6. Kasey Perry-Glass returns aboard Heartbeat W.P.</h2>
<p>Best known for her Olympic team bronze in Rio and team silver at the 2018 World Equestrian Games aboard <strong>Goerklintgaards Dublet</strong>, <strong>Kasey Perry-Glass</strong> is back in international competition with a new mount: <strong>Heartbeat W.P.</strong>, a 13-year-old KWPN gelding. The pair debuted in February with back-to-back wins in the CDI3* Grand Prix and Special, and recently posted a personal best of 76.290% in the Freestyle. With the highest average in the field (74.728%), Perry-Glass could be a podium spoiler if she continues this upward trajectory. She may not be chasing Series points&mdash;but don&rsquo;t be surprised if she makes headlines anyway.</p>
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<p dir="ltr">While it may not have the headline names of earlier qualifiers, this weekend&rsquo;s field is full of riders with something to prove&mdash;and plenty of chances to shake up the Series standings. It&rsquo;s the last AGDF qualifier, and for some, it could be their last best shot before the season&rsquo;s second half kicks off.</p>
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A rider saluting during a dressage test aboard a chestnut horse.

One Last Dance in Wellington

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<h3 class="" data-start="660" data-end="690">🔥 Coleman Joins the Chase</h3>
<p class="" data-start="692" data-end="928">After sitting out the first few legs of the Open, <strong data-start="742" data-end="758">Will Coleman</strong> finally enters the arena&mdash;and he&rsquo;s not easing into it. He arrives with <strong data-start="829" data-end="847">Off The Record</strong>, the Aiken showcase winner and one of the most decorated US horses in the field.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="932" data-end="1087">&ldquo;His absence was a story in itself,&rdquo; Diarmuid said. &ldquo;Now he enters the same weekend Philip Dutton could lock in his sixth qualifying result. It&rsquo;s game on.&rdquo;</p>
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<p class="" data-start="1089" data-end="1275">Off The Record has the form&mdash;but will he deliver the points? While capable of a 22 dressage, recent scores hover around 30. If Coleman wants to challenge the leaders, it has to start now.</p>
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<h3 class="" data-start="1282" data-end="1341">🧠 Big Brains, Bold Moves: Dutton&rsquo;s Four-Horse Strategy</h3>
<p class="" data-start="1343" data-end="1557"><strong data-start="1343" data-end="1360">Philip Dutton</strong> has already made his presence felt in the Open, and <strong data-start="1413" data-end="1460">TerraNova could be his final qualifying run</strong>. He brings <strong data-start="1472" data-end="1487">four horses</strong>&mdash;Denim, Possante, Jewelent, and Quasi Cool&mdash;and all have strong credentials.</p>
<p class="" data-start="1559" data-end="1595">But there&rsquo;s a catch: time penalties.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="1599" data-end="1739">&ldquo;They all jump well, but they consistently pick up double-figure time faults,&rdquo; said Diarmuid. &ldquo;This may not be the track for them to shine.&rdquo;</p>
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<p class="" data-start="1741" data-end="1916">In fact, Diarmuid goes all in: <strong data-start="1772" data-end="1827">none of Philip&rsquo;s horses will finish in the top five</strong>. A big call&mdash;especially considering his depth&mdash;but time could be the decider at TerraNova.</p>
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<h3 class="" data-start="1923" data-end="1967">🚀 Speed + Strategy: Caroline&rsquo;s Got Both</h3>
<p class="" data-start="1969" data-end="2070">No one rides TerraNova quite like <strong data-start="2003" data-end="2023">Caroline Pamukcu</strong>. She comes armed with two strong contenders:</p>
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<p class="" data-start="2073" data-end="2110"><strong data-start="2073" data-end="2090">HSH Double Sixteen</strong> (6-run avg: 35.2)</p>
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<p class="" data-start="2113" data-end="2185"><strong data-start="2113" data-end="2132">Redfield Dexter</strong> (6-run avg: 28.5, fastest horse in the field by TSP)</p>
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<p class="" data-start="2189" data-end="2333">&ldquo;I&rsquo;m confident Caroline will land <strong data-start="2223" data-end="2246">two in the top five</strong>,&rdquo; Annie said. &ldquo;They&rsquo;re quick, they&rsquo;re ready, and they&rsquo;re built for this kind of test.&rdquo;</p>
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<p class="" data-start="2335" data-end="2402">With others chasing consistency, Caroline could simply outrun them.</p>
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<h3 class="" data-start="2409" data-end="2436">🌟 Other Names to Watch</h3>
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<p class="" data-start="2440" data-end="2607"><strong data-start="2440" data-end="2467">Alyssa Phillips &amp; Oskar</strong> &ndash; Defending champion at TerraNova, started on a 29.3 last year and finished on 34.1. If she&rsquo;s within range after dressage, she&rsquo;s dangerous.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="2610" data-end="2737"><strong data-start="2610" data-end="2637">Hallie Coon &amp; Cute Girl</strong> &ndash; Back from a strong European campaign and full of pace. Look for a statement comeback after Aiken.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="2740" data-end="2904"><strong data-start="2740" data-end="2800">Lauren Nicholson, Lynn Symansky</strong> &ndash; Both enter the series for the first time this weekend, adding more depth to an already stacked lineup.</p>
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<h3 class="" data-start="2911" data-end="2936">🏆 Podium Predictions</h3>
<p class="" data-start="2938" data-end="3057"><strong data-start="2938" data-end="2959">Diarmuid&rsquo;s Picks:</strong><br data-start="2959" data-end="2962">🥇 Alyssa Phillips &amp; Oskar<br data-start="2988" data-end="2991">🥈 Hallie Coon &amp; Cute Girl<br data-start="3017" data-end="3020">🥉 Caroline Pamukcu &amp; HSH Double Sixteen</p>
<p class="" data-start="3059" data-end="3172"><strong data-start="3059" data-end="3077">Annie&rsquo;s Picks:</strong><br data-start="3077" data-end="3080">🥇 Will Coleman &amp; Off The Record<br data-start="3112" data-end="3115">🥈 Hallie Coon &amp; Cute Girl<br data-start="3141" data-end="3144">🥉 Alyssa Phillips &amp; Oskar</p>
<p class="" data-start="3174" data-end="3312">An all-female podium for Diarmuid, and a Coleman-led comeback for Annie. One thing&rsquo;s for sure&mdash;<strong data-start="3268" data-end="3311">TerraNova will shake up the leaderboard</strong>.</p>
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<h3 class="" data-start="3319" data-end="3342">🎥 Watch the Action</h3>
<p class="" data-start="3344" data-end="3464">📺 Livestream available at <a class="" href="https://usequestrianopen.org" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="3371" data-end="3423">usequestrianopen.org</a><br data-start="3423" data-end="3426">📱 Follow on social: @usequestrianopen</p>
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<p class="" data-start="3468" data-end="3575">&ldquo;This is why the Open was created&mdash;clear stakes, great names, and every weekend with something on the line.&rdquo;</p>
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TerraNova Showdown: Coleman Arrives, Pamukcu Pushes, and Dutton Sets The Bar

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<h3 class="" data-start="952" data-end="981">🐴 Can Tammie Do It Again?</h3>
<p class="" data-start="983" data-end="1225">Tammie Smith is back at Galway, where she&rsquo;s won the last two years with Mai Baum. This time, it&rsquo;s <strong data-start="1080" data-end="1089">Kynan</strong> under the saddle. A recent national score of 21 in the dressage caught attention, but there are still questions over the cross-country.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="1229" data-end="1329">&ldquo;Tammie has something to figure out with this horse,&rdquo; Annie noted. &ldquo;But you can never count her out.&rdquo;</p>
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<p class="" data-start="1331" data-end="1360">Diarmuid was more cautious:</p>
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<p class="" data-start="1363" data-end="1518">&ldquo;I think we automatically associate Tammie with success here, but Kynan&rsquo;s past performances at Galway include cross-country penalties. It&rsquo;s not a home run.&rdquo;</p>
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<p class="" data-start="1520" data-end="1599">If the cross-country clicks, Kynan is a top contender. But it&rsquo;s not guaranteed.</p>
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<h3 class="" data-start="1606" data-end="1630">🌱 Stars on the Rise</h3>
<p class="" data-start="1632" data-end="1763">One of the joys of the US Open format is seeing new faces step up, and <strong data-start="1703" data-end="1739">Tommy Greengard with That&rsquo;s Me Z</strong> is on everyone's radar.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="1767" data-end="1914">&ldquo;Rob Burk has been talking about him for a while,&rdquo; said Annie. &ldquo;This horse has the numbers at three-star and experience in Europe. That will help.&rdquo;</p>
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<p class="" data-start="1916" data-end="2107">Another exciting mover is <strong data-start="1942" data-end="1969">Megan McIver and Igor B</strong>. With a strong OBP of 82% at three-star, steady dressage in the low 30s, and a history of clean rounds, this duo could be ready to shine.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="2111" data-end="2274">&ldquo;I love this pick,&rdquo; Diarmuid said. &ldquo;They&rsquo;ve taken five or six marks off the dressage since teaming up, and the jumping phases are solid. It&rsquo;s a strong trajectory.&rdquo;</p>
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<h3 class="" data-start="2281" data-end="2306">🧠 Experience Matters</h3>
<p class="" data-start="2308" data-end="2429">Bec Breitling and <strong data-start="2328" data-end="2342">Caravaggio</strong> bring top-level experience to the weekend, likely using Galway as a prep for Kentucky.</p>
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<p class="" data-start="2433" data-end="2542">&ldquo;She might not push the button yet,&rdquo; Annie observed, &ldquo;but she&rsquo;s hugely respected, and this horse is awesome.&rdquo;</p>
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<p class="" data-start="2544" data-end="2590">Diarmuid agreed but emphasized the dressage:</p>
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<p class="" data-start="2593" data-end="2702">&ldquo;The first phase will decide it. If she can move that 36 down a couple of points, a podium is absolutely on.&rdquo;</p>
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<h3 class="" data-start="2709" data-end="2728">🏆 Podium Picks</h3>
<p class="" data-start="2730" data-end="2815">With a competitive edge creeping in, the two hosts laid out their podium predictions:</p>
<p class="" data-start="2817" data-end="2838"><strong data-start="2817" data-end="2838">Diarmuid&rsquo;s Podium</strong></p>
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<p class="" data-start="2842" data-end="2912">Taren Hoffos &amp; Regala &ndash; &ldquo;Course form, proven at Galway, ready to win.&rdquo;</p>
</li>
<li class="" data-start="2913" data-end="2945">
<p class="" data-start="2916" data-end="2945">Tommy Greengard &amp; That&rsquo;s Me Z</p>
</li>
<li class="" data-start="2946" data-end="3005">
<p class="" data-start="2949" data-end="3005">Megan McIver &amp; Igor B<br data-start="2970" data-end="2973">(Tammie and Kynan just miss out&hellip;)</p>
</li>
</ol>
<p class="" data-start="3007" data-end="3025"><strong data-start="3007" data-end="3025">Annie&rsquo;s Podium</strong></p>
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<li class="" data-start="3026" data-end="3072">
<p class="" data-start="3029" data-end="3072">Megan McIver &amp; Igor B &ndash; &ldquo;They get it done.&rdquo;</p>
</li>
<li class="" data-start="3073" data-end="3127">
<p class="" data-start="3076" data-end="3127">Bec Breitling &amp; Caravaggio &ndash; &ldquo;Steady and classy.&rdquo;</p>
</li>
<li class="" data-start="3128" data-end="3182">
<p class="" data-start="3131" data-end="3182">Tammie Smith &amp; Kynan &ndash; &ldquo;I think she figures it out.&rdquo;</p>
</li>
</ol>
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<h3 class="" data-start="3189" data-end="3209">🎥 How to Follow</h3>
<p class="" data-start="3211" data-end="3344">With a <strong data-start="3218" data-end="3258">doubleheader at Galway and TerraNova</strong>, this is one of the busiest and most exciting weekends yet in the US Equestrian Open.</p>
<p class="" data-start="3346" data-end="3505">📺 <strong data-start="3349" data-end="3378">Livestreams are available</strong> at both venues<br data-start="3393" data-end="3396">🌐 Visit <a class="" href="https://usequestrianopen.org" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="3405" data-end="3457">usequestrianopen.org</a><br data-start="3457" data-end="3460">📱 Follow @usequestrianopen on social media</p>
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<p class="" data-start="3509" data-end="3611">&ldquo;This is real sport,&rdquo; Diarmuid said. &ldquo;And the pressure is starting to build&mdash;in the best possible way.&rdquo;</p>
</blockquote>
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<h2 class="" data-start="3618" data-end="3634">🎧 Want More?</h2>
<p class="" data-start="3636" data-end="3855">Catch the full episode wherever you get your podcasts, and stay tuned next week as Annie and Diarmuid check in on whose picks held up. Don&rsquo;t forget to like, follow, and share&mdash;because this is the sport we all believe in.</p>
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Galway Downs: West Coast Firepower and Rising Stars

<p>The countdown to the $750,000 US Equestrian Open Final, CSI5* Rolex Grand Prix of Wellington, officially begins with Thursday&rsquo;s $116,100 FEI 5* Adequan WEF Challenge Round 12. This 1.55m class is the first of two qualifiers, where the top 30 riders will secure their place in Saturday&rsquo;s finale. With four pre-qualified names already in the mix &mdash; McLain Ward, Kent Farrington, Christian Kukuk, and Henrik von Eckermann &mdash; the pressure is on for the rest of the field to deliver their best.</p>
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<h1>Rising and Reigning: US Contenders to Watch</h1>
<h3>Karl Cook &amp; Caracole de la Roque</h3>
<p>Karl Cook and Caracole de la Roque are back in action after a well-earned break, ready to pick up where they left off following major wins in the Rolex Grand Prix of Rome and the World Cup of Arcadia. As part of the Team USA silver medal squad at the Paris Olympic Games, this pair&rsquo;s class and consistency are undeniable. Cook was on the podium here last year on Kalinka van&rsquo;t Zorgvliet &mdash; can he go one better this week?&nbsp;</p>
<h3>Laura Kraut &amp; Bisquetta</h3>
<p>Laura Kraut has been at the top of US showjumping for the last decades. On Bisquetta, she made the jump-off in last year&rsquo;s Rolex Grand Prix of Wellington to finish eighth and will be motivated today to get their qualification to try and match or improve on that performance.</p>
<h3>Mimi Gochman &amp; Inclen BH</h3>
<p>Mimi Gochman and Inclen BH have kicked off 2025 on fire, with two top-five finishes in five-star Grands Prix already under their belts. A third-place finish in the CSI5* Grand Prix of Wellington during WEF 8 and a fourth-place in Ocala last week show they&rsquo;re riding a serious wave of form. Inclen BH ranks as the fourth-highest rated US horse in the field &mdash; expect them to make an impact.</p>
<h3>Alex Matz &amp; Ikigai</h3>
<p>Rising talent Alex Matz has been turning heads, capturing his first major international victory with Ikigai in Toronto&rsquo;s World Cup late last year. A strong performance here could be another milestone moment in a fast-developing career.</p>
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<h1>Pre-Qualified Powerhouses</h1>
<h3>Kent Farrington &amp; Toulayna</h3>
<p>Pre-qualified but never one to sit back, Kent Farrington will be a major threat with Toulayna. Currently ranked #2 in the world, Kent&rsquo;s 2025 campaign includes nine international wins already &mdash; three with Toulayna, including the CSI5* World Cup of Thermal. Don&rsquo;t be surprised to see them at the top of the podium again.</p>
<h3>McLain Ward &amp; Callas</h3>
<p>A Wellington legend with over 60 international victories at WEF since 2010, McLain Ward needs little introduction. Eight podium finishes with Callas at four- and five-star level make this combination one to watch for the class win.</p>
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<h1>The Challengers to Watch</h1>
<h3>Ben Maher &amp; Point Break</h3>
<p>The highest-rated horse in the class and third in the world rankings, Point Break is an absolute powerhouse. With Ben Maher in the saddle, this is a pair that could easily steal the show.</p>
<h3>Lorenzo de Luca &amp; Denver de Talma</h3>
<p>Fast, reliable, and always in the mix, Denver de Talma has one of the strongest CSI5* 160 clear rates from 2024. Lorenzo de Luca will be keen to lock in his qualification spot for Saturday&rsquo;s Final.</p>
<h3>Nicola Philippaerts &amp; Derby de Riverland</h3>
<p>This pair has been incredibly competitive over the course of the 2025 season so far, having already picked up six international podiums including a win in the WEF Challenge Cup Round 4 two months ago. On the back of two victories in Ocala last weekend, this is a pair on form.</p>
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<p><br>With top talent from around the globe and major stakes on the line, the first qualifier for the US Equestrian Open Final promises edge-of-your-seat action. Stay tuned &mdash; this one is going to be electric.</p>
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<p>The Jumping Final is now just days away. Action continues in the qualifiers in both Eventing and Dressage.&nbsp;</p>
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The Race Is On: US Equestrian Open Jumping Qualifier 1 Promises Thrills and High Stakes

<p>The US Equestrian Open is an exciting new competition series that launched in late 2024, showcasing the three Olympic equestrian disciplines: dressage, eventing, and jumping.&nbsp; Designed to elevate the sport&rsquo;s visibility, engagement, and fan experience, the series will bring together elite athletes and top horses to compete for the discipline titles of US Equestrian Open Champion.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>With more than $1 million in prize money and extensive media coverage from USEF Network and ESPN, the US Equestrian Open promises thrilling competition and unparalleled exposure for the sport. This premier series aims to set a new standard in equestrian sport, delivering world-class competition and captivating audiences across the globe.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<h3><strong>2025 US Equestrian Open Finals Schedule:&nbsp;</strong></h3>
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<p><em>Jumping Final: March 25-30 at the WEF Rolex Finale Week in Wellington, Fla.&nbsp;</em></p>
<p><em>Eventing Final: October 9-12 at the Morven Park CCI4*-L in Leesburg, Va.&nbsp;</em></p>
<p><em>Dressage Final: November 13-16 at the Thermal CDI5* in Thermal, Calif.&nbsp;</em></p>
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