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Mai Baum, known to his connections as &lsquo;Lexus&rsquo; will compete in his final upper-level competition this weekend at Rebecca Farm&mdash;the very same class he won 10 years ago at this Montana venue, marking what was only his second four-star with rider Tamie Smith and their first four-star victory together.
The poetic symmetry of Mai Baum's farewell couldn't be more perfect. A decade ago, he launched what would become a legendary partnership with Smith by winning the Rebecca Farm CCI4*-S. Now, after one of the most impressive US eventing careers, he returns to the same competition, for his final farewell.
Listen to the 'Mai Baum Special' on US Equestrian Open Podcast now.
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<h2 dir="ltr">A Career Defined by Excellence</h2>
The numbers alone tell an extraordinary story. With 33 international starts, 20 podium finishes, and 13 wins, Mai Baum achieved a peak EquiRatings Elo of 833&mdash;the highest of any U.S. event horse in the past 15 years and ranking among the top 15 worldwide over that span.&nbsp;
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The horse's international career began in 2013 with Alexandra Ahearn. The next year at only his second international event, he had his first win in the CCI2*-S at Galway Downs. That victory marked the beginning of what would become a special relationship with the California venue&mdash;Tamie returned with him four times, in which they took the win every time.
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 For all of Mai Baum&rsquo;s accolades and podium finishes, his story was never written with medals in mind.&nbsp;<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/8d4b834c-771d-44a7-8c34-662cbeffb011.png?width=1080&amp;height=540" alt="Us Blog Quote Graphics (9)">
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<h2 dir="ltr">Dressage Mastery</h2>
Perhaps no statistic better illustrates Mai Baum's consistency than his dressage record with Smith. Across 29 internationals together, they never scored in the 30s. Their best test came at Tryon in 2021 with a score of 20.4, while their worst was still a respectable 29.9 at Arville in 2021.
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<h2 dir="ltr">Five-Star Prowess</h2>
Mai Baum's five-star record reads like a masterclass in big-competition performance. Across five attempts at the level (Kentucky 2021, Badminton 2022, Pratoni 2022 World Games, Kentucky 2023, Maryland 2024), he finished in the top 10 four times. Only a mid-course retirement at Maryland 2024 disrupted their otherwise perfect record, with Tamie choosing to pull up when Mai Baum showed signs of fatigue.
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The pinnacle came at Kentucky 2023, where Mai Baum and Tamie Smith became the first American pair to win since Phillip Dutton in 2008. Pre-competition, EquiRatings had highlighted them as the ones to beat, giving them a 66% win chance and an 88% shot at the podium.&nbsp; Despite this, it was still no easy feat. Sitting in third after dressage (24.2), they delivered a textbook cross-country round where they made the time &mdash; a decisive move that secured their 3.6-penalty victory.
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<h2 dir="ltr">The Final Chapter</h2>
Rebecca Farm is a fitting stage for Mai Baum&rsquo;s farewell &mdash; the site where his brilliance at the highest-level first truly emerged. In 2015, it was here, in the mountains of Montana, that Mai Baum won the CCI4*-S on just his second start at the level.
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According to the <a href="https://prediction-centre.equiratings.com/competitions/rebecca_4s_2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EquiRatings Prediction Centre,</a> they arrive this weekend with a 61% win chance and an 85% podium chance, practically identical to their Kentucky odds in 2023.
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<h2 dir="ltr">A Legacy Beyond Statistics</h2>
While Mai Baum's achievements speak for themselves but his impact extends far beyond ribbons and rankings.&nbsp;
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This weekend at Rebecca Farm, the eventing community will witness the end of an era. Mai Baum may be stepping down from the upper levels, but his legacy will endure for many years to come. That it happens where his greatest chapter began makes this farewell all the more fitting.
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<h2>Listen to The US Equestrian Open Podcast Now</h2>
Tamie Smith, Alexandra Ahearn, Ellen Ahearn, and Eric Markell relive the moments that made Lexus unforgettable: from a German auction to Kentucky glory, from heartbreak to heroics.
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Mai Baum Returns to Rebecca Farm for His Farewell

Will Coleman, Boyd Martin, Phillip Dutton, and Caroline Pamukcu - four of the USA&rsquo;s top riders contested this year&rsquo;s CHIO Aachen CCI4*-S.&nbsp;
All four also have previous form at Morven Park CCI4*-L which, in the context of this year&rsquo;s US Equestrian Open Final, is very interesting.&nbsp;
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Who of the four will target the $200,000 CCI4*-L Final at Morven Park this October? Who will they bring? Will they replicate their previous efforts in the class (if so, each would land well within the prize money)?
<h2 dir="ltr">Will Coleman &amp; Off The Record</h2>
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/cec4cf5d-c58c-488e-a77f-9c37a308d7de.jpg?width=4256&amp;height=2832" alt="The bay horse Off The Record and rider Will Coleman during the prize ceremony of CHIO Aachen 2021. Will smiles broadly and pats Off The Record between the ears. A winner's rubbin hangs from the horse's bridle.">
Will Coleman &amp; Off The Record winning CHIO Aachen 2021 - the first and only US winners. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
Will and his 2021 CHIO Aachen winner Off The Record were the highest placed US pair at Aachen this weekend, finishing fourth after adding just 0.8 cross-country time penalties to their dressage score. They were the second fastest round of the day (after New Zealand's Monica Spencer &amp; Artist who added 0.4 time penalties).
Off The Record first stepped up to the CCI4* level in April 2018. Since then, he has tackled 24 top-level cross-country courses (CCI4*/5*). He has jumped clear in all but one (CHIO Aachen 2023). On metrics, he is ranked in the top 1.0% of CCI4*-L cross-country jumpers and the top 1.3% on speed. A record like that is always a leaderboard threat when cross-country day rolls around, making sure we all remember it&rsquo;s not a dressage competition.
Not particularly known for producing super low dressage scores (unlike his stable mate Chin Tonic HS), Off The Record has nonetheless been competitive with his most recent CCI4* tests. These are his last five CCI4* dressage scores:
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<li dir="ltr">Apr 2025 - Cosequin&reg; Lexington 4*-S (Qualifier 11): 21.8 (went on to win)</li>
<li dir="ltr">Sep 2024 - The Fork at Tryon 4*-S: 30.1 (went on to win)</li>
<li dir="ltr">Apr 2024 - Cosequin&reg; Lexington 4*-S:&nbsp;30.1 (finished 3rd)</li>
<li dir="ltr">Apr 2024 - Stable View 4*-S: 31.2 (finished 4th)</li>
<li dir="ltr">Jun 2023 - CHIO Aachen 4*-S: 28.1 (finished 38th)</li>
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Of all four previous runnings of the Morven Park CCI4*-L, winning scores have ranged from 29.4 to 34.5. In Off The Record's international career, he's produced 12 top-level finishing scores in that range (and lower). If we do see the US stalwart - and 2022 World team silver medalist -&nbsp; in October, Off The Record will challenge for the top spot. He usually does.
<h2 dir="ltr">Boyd Martin &amp; Commando 3</h2>
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Boyd Martin &amp; Commando 3 placing 2nd at the 2024 Cosequin&reg; Lexington CCI4*-S. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
Boyd and Commando 3 finished fifth in Aachen by adding just 3.2 cross-country time penalties to their dressage score. The result boosted Commando 3 to the number four horse for the US right now according to the EquiRatings Elo rating as he holds 721 Elo points.
Currently fifth in the US Equestrian Open standings, Boyd earned 50 of his 135 Series points by winning Stable View (Qualifier 8) with Commando 3. That Qualifier win was the latest of Commando 3&rsquo;s four career international wins, all at CCI4*:
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<li dir="ltr">Apr 2024 - Stable View 4*-S</li>
<li dir="ltr">Oct 2023 - Morven Park 4*-L</li>
<li dir="ltr">Sep 2023 - The Fork at Tryon 4*-S</li>
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We can&rsquo;t gloss over that Morven Park CCI4*-L win two years ago. It was Boyd on Commando 3 winning what this year will be the $200,000 US Equestrian Open Final. Can they replicate in 2025?
<h2 dir="ltr">Phillip Dutton with Possante &amp; Denim</h2>
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Phillip Dutton. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
With&nbsp;Possante, Phillip placed 11th at Aachen. It was Possante&rsquo;s third international appearance this season after finishing third at TerraNova CCI4*-S (Qualifier 6) and second at the Cosequin&reg; Lexington CCI4*-S (Qualifier 11). At the CCI4*-L level, however, Possante&rsquo;s show jumping has been a challenge; on both of his appearances at the level, he had two rails down on the final day (Boekelo 2024, Tryon 2024).
With Denim, Phillip finished 14th in Aachen. Though younger than Possante (12 YO),&nbsp;Denim (10 YO) has had better CCI4*-L results. Two of his three appearances at the level include an eighth place finish at Blenheim last year after a fifth at Tryon - both times adding just time penalties to his dressage score.&nbsp;
The Blenheim result - eighth out of 78 competitors - was especially impressive and contributed to Denim&rsquo;s rank as the number two 10-year-old in the US right now according to the EquiRatings Elo Rating. The only 10-YO ahead of him is Paris Olympian HSH Blake (Caroline Pamukcu).&nbsp;
Right now, Phillip is our Series leader on 215 points. <a href="https://www.usequestrianopen.org/stories/theres-still-a-big-chance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">If he is still atop the leaderboard come season-end</a>, he will earn $25,000 before the Final even rolls around. It&rsquo;s been four years since Phillip has contested the Morven Park CCI4*-L but maybe this year he's planning to carry his Series momentum into even more winnings.
<h2 dir="ltr">Caroline Pamukcu &amp; HSH Blake</h2>
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Caroline Pamukcu &amp; HSH Blake. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
Two rails down on Friday and 18.0 time penalties on Saturday saw Caroline and HSH Blake finishing 27th in Aachen. The pair did however produce the lowest first-phase score of the US combinations and they reclaimed their clear-jumping ways across the country after penalties at the Paris Olympics and 2025 Cosequin&reg; Lexington CCI4*-S.&nbsp;
When HSH Blake was selected for Paris, it wasn&rsquo;t a big surprise for those of us on the EquiRatings team. We&rsquo;d seen him climbing up our ratings and, as a young horse,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/Cxfc7yjIuPe/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==">we had him pegged for LA 2028</a> but Paris 2024 was no stretch either. So, because it seems like he&rsquo;s been on our radar forever, it feels weird that Blake has &ldquo;only&rdquo; done eight top-level (CCI4*/5*) events in his career. Starting with TerraNova CCI4*-S in March 2023, he's done six CCI4*-S events including this weekend, the Olympics, and just one CCI4*-L at Tryon 2024.
That one CCI4*-L outing happened to be a 28.6 finish-on-dressage score to secure the win. According to the EquiRatings High Performance Rating (HPR) which quantifies the quality of any given result, it was the pair&rsquo;s best-ever performance (HPR of 98). So, will Blake go to Morven Park 2025? It&rsquo;s a data-set of one, but so far CCI4*-L looks good on him.
<h2>Series Standings as of July 8th, 2025 (After Qualifier 14):</h2>
See the full series standings, updated after each qualifier,&nbsp;<a href="https://equestrian-hub-usef.pages.dev/us-equestrian-open" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.
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Close-up of the bay horse Off The Record & rider Will Coleman galloping on a cross country course during competition. Both have a look of concentration.

From Germany to Virginia? The USA's CHIO Aachen riders all have previous form at Morven Park CCI4*-L.

During this brief break in the US Equestrian Open calendar, all three of our Series leaders are competing on the world stage at CHIO Aachen (Germany) this week. Aachen, like all of the US Equestrian Open qualifiers, is a CCI4*-S and its one of the toughest CCI4*-S events in the world. How might our Series leaders fare abroad?
<h3>Series Standings as of July 4th, 2025 (After Qualifier 14):</h3>
See the full series standings, updated after each qualifier,&nbsp;<a href="https://equestrian-hub-usef.pages.dev/us-equestrian-open" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/d157fc24-3f4a-4051-97fd-f08a6dbc9f19.png?width=675&amp;height=844" alt="Current Series Leaders after Qualifier 14 (Maryland Int.)">
<h2>Phillip Dutton with Possante and Denim</h2>
Current Series leader (in the $25K position) | 215 points
Possante&nbsp;and Phillip&rsquo;s last international run was a second-place finish in the Cosequin&reg; Lexington 4*-S (Qualifier 11) where they earned 45 Series points. It was the pair&rsquo;s third top-three placing at the level of their five CCI4*-S appearances together. CHIO Aachen is known for a cross country-course that surprises even the world&rsquo;s best but if anyone knows how to handle whatever a cross-country course throws at you, it&rsquo;s one Phillip Dutton.
Plus, together, this pair have never had a CCI4*-S cross-country jumping fault so there is a big opportunity for them to move up the Aachen leaderboard come Saturday.&nbsp;
Possante&rsquo;s younger stablemate at just 10 years-old, Denim finished fourth in this year&rsquo;s Cosequin&reg; Lexington 4*-S which was also his latest international outing. He is ranked as a reliable cross-country jumper and is the most-reliable show jumper in the field.
<h2>Jessica Phoenix and Freedom GS</h2>
Currently second place in the Series (in the $15K position) | 185 Points
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/d03b7e99-5f24-43a0-a2c0-abaa556da494.jpg?width=4914&amp;height=3592" alt="Jessica Phoenix and Freedom GS at the Paris Olympics. Photo by Tilly Berendt.">
Jessica Phoenix &amp;&nbsp;Freedom GS at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
Paris Olympians&nbsp;Jess and Freedom GS are both making their CHIO Aachen debut. Freedom has earned Jess 80 of her 185 total Series points so far, doing so with a win at TerraNova this spring (Qualifier 6) and a third in the Cosequin&reg; Lexington 4*-S (Qualifier 11).
<a href="https://www.usequestrianopen.org/stories/well-take-almost-every-horse-weve-got" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Jess is seriously targeting her string for the Series Final this October (Morven Park CCI4*-L)</a> and this additional appearance on the European stage (after Paris) will only add even more valuable experience under Freedom&rsquo;s belt, a horse who is a top contender for the <a href="https://www.usequestrianopen.org/stories/eventing-us-equestrian-open-quick-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Series-ending $200,000 prize pot</a>.&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">Caroline Pamukcu &amp; HSH Blake</h2>
Currently third place in the Series (in the $10K position) | 155 Points
<img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/106c84f1-3bb2-49f9-a493-049709f09149.jpg?width=null&amp;height=null" alt="HSH Blake and Caroline Pamukcu at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Photo by Tilly Berendt.">
Caroline Pamukcu &amp; HSH Blake at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
With She&rsquo;s The One, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DLiOgDtN2Go/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Caroline won the latest Series qualifier at Maryland International</a> (Qualifier 14) last weekend. Thanks also to a fifth place finish with HSH Tolan King, Caroline added 60 total Series points at that event, moving from fifth to third in the standings (and into the money positions).
Now, with her Paris Olympic mount and Pan American Champion, Caroline will want to get her groove back with her special HSH Blake:&nbsp;At Paris, they incurred 20 cross country points; they returned to international competition with a CCI3*-S in Carolina this spring - no issues there; but then they contested the Cosequin&reg; Lexington 4*-S (Qualifier 11) in April and got a 15-point flag penalty. A clean cross country round here will be particularly important for this pair. HSH Blake is rated as one of the fastest horses in the CHIO Aachen field and it's typically tight for time at the venue. Blake's speed will be of great advantage on the Aachen leaderboard if paired with a clear round, which their both well-able to produce.&nbsp;
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the dark bay horse HSH Blake and Caroline Pamukcu leave a dressage arena after completing a dressage test. HSH Blake has a content, ears-pricked expression and Caroline smiles.

Our Series Top Three are Among the World's Best in Europe this Weekend

Maryland International at Loch Moy kicks off tomorrow for the 14th qualifier of the US Equestrian Open. It is a stacked field and with a good amount of entries, it is looking to be a hot competition.
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<h3>Prediction Centre&nbsp;</h3>
The<a href="https://prediction-centre.equiratings.com/competitions/maryland_4s_2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> EquiRatings Prediction Centre</a> gives Caroline Pamucku a 50% overall win chance at Maryland. But don't count out Jennie Brannigan and Connery &ndash; the 2023 winners are back after having the fastest cross-country time of day. Hard ground is forecast this weekend, so a quick cross country round will be key &mdash; minimising time penalties could really shake up the leaderboard.
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<h3>Maryland Fan Guide</h3>
If you want to know more on the competitors&mdash; from the best dressage horses to the fastest cross-country combinations &mdash; check out the <a href="https://usequestrianopen.info/maryland-lochmoy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Maryland Fan Guide</a>. It breaks down all the must-know stats and stories to follow this weekend. <a href="https://usequestrianopen.info/maryland-lochmoy" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/14ce1955-86c7-497c-ac17-e7090d244d73.png?width=484&amp;height=658" alt="Screenshot 2025 06 26 105115"></a>
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<h3>Maryland Preview Podcast</h3>
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Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne dive into the entries, tactics, ground conditions, and more on this week&rsquo;s podcast &mdash; from Jennie Brannigan stepping up with Kismet for their four-star debut to Caroline Pamukcu and Arden Wildasin, who could make a serious push for the podium with their speed. Tune in to the US Equestrian Open podcast for all the details. 
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<h2 dir="ltr">Follow the US Equestrian Open of Eventing</h2>
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<h2 dir="ltr">The Numbers Game - Why He Might Be An Outside Contender</h2>
In the US Equestrian Open of Eventing, riders count their best six scores toward the final total. So far, Greengard has posted just two:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">40 points for his wire-to-wire win at Aspen Farms with Joshuay MBF</li>
<li dir="ltr">35 points for second place at Galway Downs with That's Me Z</li>
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Current leader Phillip Dutton, who has already used all six of his qualifying results totaling 215 points. Dutton can only improve by replacing his lowest score (30 points). Tommy has everything still to play for. Phillip goes to Maryland International next weekend with Denim before a trip to Aachen.&nbsp; <img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/5757a6f2-ebab-429b-a442-00a7dd1b9c1c.png?width=1240&amp;height=602" alt="Unmm U Tommy Greengard S Us Equestrian Open Results Nbsp ">
That leaves four scores still to be added, and with at least two horses who are at the level, and three West Coast events on the calendar (including Twin Rivers which he has a good record at) we expect his final total to look very different to what we see now.&nbsp;
<h2 dir="ltr">The West Coast Advantage</h2>
Of the seven remaining qualifiers, three are West Coast events that play directly into Greengard's hands:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr">The Event at Rebecca Farm (Aug. 16)</li>
<li dir="ltr">Twin Rivers Fall International (Sept. 19)</li>
<li dir="ltr">Woodside Fall International (Oct. 3)</li>
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Yes, they are geographically convenient but Tommy Greengard is also able to travel if needed (2024 saw runs at Cornbury and Bicton in the UK in addition to the Young Horse World Championships in Le Lion d'Angers)&mdash;they're venues where Greengard has proven form. He took That's Me Z to Rebecca last year and finished 6th in the CCI3*-S. He won the CCI4*-S at Woodside with Joshuay MBF in 2023 and has earned multiple podium finishes at Twin Rivers in recent years. Also importantly, West Coast events have smaller but competitive fields, making (the required) top placings both achievable and valuable.
Conservative math: Three podium finishes could net 90-120 additional points. But Greengard has shown he's willing to bring multiple horses to big events. If he doubles up&mdash;as Jessica Phoenix did earlier this year at TerraNova&mdash;a single weekend could yield 70+ points. If Balladeer Kilbrickens Lad, winner of the CCI3*-S was to move up to CCI4*-S before the end of the season, it gets more possible still.&nbsp;
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<h2 dir="ltr">From Malibu to the Top</h2>
Born in Malibu and raised in the sport by his mother Liddy Morrin, Greengard took an unconventional path to this moment. After graduating UC Berkeley with a degree in environmental science in 2021, he made the decision to go all-in on horses, basing himself at Andrea Pfeiffer's Chocolate Horse Farm in Petaluma.
The investment is paying off. He's been part of the US Equestrian Emerging Athlete Program, received the prestigious Amanda Pirie Warrington Grant in 2024, and represented the United States at the FEI Young Horse World Championships in France. His philosophy is simple but effective: "Horses have good and bad days, and you have to love who they are every day."
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<h2 dir="ltr">What It Would Take</h2>
To catch Dutton's 215 points, Greengard would need roughly 140 more points from four scores. It's ambitious but not impossible: two wins (80 points), one second (35 points), and one third (30 points) would put him at 220 points and in the driver's seat heading to the $200,000 Final at Morven Park.
Even a more conservative run&mdash;consistent podium finishes without needing to win&mdash;could land him in the top three and serious prize money: $25,000 for first, $15,000 for second, $10,000 for third.
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<h2 dir="ltr">The Bigger Picture</h2>
The US Equestrian Open Series was designed to connect the CCI4*-S classes across the country and provide a platform to tell stories about horses and riders, east coast and west.&nbsp; We are still learning about the best way to win the thing, early points, volume or maybe strategic, well-timed runs. Tommy Greengard embodies so much about the Open is there to achieve. He's playing the timing game&mdash;picking his spots, bringing the right horses, and executing when it matters most.
So far, it's working. And with three West Coast events still to come, the 25-year-old from Malibu just might pull off the upset of the year. 
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<h2 dir="ltr">Follow the US Equestrian Open of Eventing</h2>
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Tommy Greengard on the Podium at Aspen Farms

Tommy Greengard: The West Coast Contender Who Could Win It All 

The US Equestrian Open of Eventing heads to Aspen Farms this weekend for the thirteenth CCI4*-S qualifier before the $200K Final in October. Here&rsquo;s what to watch for across all three phases and which combinations have the numbers (and the speed) to contend.
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<h3>The Start List </h3>
A small field, doesn't mean it won't be competitive...
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<li>Karen O&rsquo;Neal &amp; Clooney 14 (USA) - Karen arrives at Aspen with the 11-year-old Clooney 14, fresh off a fourth-place finish at the CCI4*-S at Twin Rivers. After narrowly missing the podium there, she&rsquo;ll be determined to move up a place (or two) this weekend.</li>
<li>Tommy Greengard &amp; Joshuay MBF (USA) - This is Tommy&rsquo;s first four-star run with Joshuay MBF since 2023. They missed the 2024 season but returned strong at the CCI3* level earlier this year. With two 4*-S starts under his belt this season on That&rsquo;s Me Z, Tommy comes in sharp and competition-ready.</li>
<li>Cristina Rennie &amp; Flight Of The Arabesque (CAN) - This will only be the second CCI4* for both horse and rider but their debut last year couldn&rsquo;t have gone better: a double clear and a second-place finish. Cristina started strong and will be aiming high again at Aspen.</li>
<li>Renee Kalkman &amp; Flame Eternal (CAN) - Coming off a podium finish at the CCI3*-L&nbsp;at Twin Rivers, this experienced pair arrives with momentum. The 14-year-old proved his pace with no time penalties there and on Aspen's cross country course, that could be the edge they need.</li>
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<h3 data-start="1315" data-end="1376">Dressage: Can They Start Strong?</h3>
Only&nbsp;2 of the last 10 dressage leaders at US CCI4*-S events have gone on to win. A good start matters but you&rsquo;ll need to stay strong through jumping too. <img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/f2505e01-e42e-4c5d-8c2e-95d728da0b51.png?width=633&amp;height=766" alt="Screenshot 2025 06 11 165655">
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Joshua MBF enters with the lowest 6RA (29.6) in the field meaning he&rsquo;s the most proven dressage performer on recent form. But don&rsquo;t count out&nbsp;Clooney 14 or Flight of the Arabesque, who both sit comfortably in the low-to-mid 30s range.
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<h3 data-start="1805" data-end="1862">Show Jumping: The Decider?</h3>
With only 30% of rounds clear at U.S. CCI4*-S events, this is where many dreams unravel. Aspen&rsquo;s 2024 edition saw just one clear round in this phase. <img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/27e32dd2-0709-4820-b33f-fca45c384c27.png?width=385&amp;height=550" alt="Screenshot 2025 06 11 165900">
Who jumps clean? Clooney 14 and Joshua MBF are the most reliable jumpers on paper, both averaging just 1.3 penalties across their last 6 FEI runs.
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<h3 data-start="2432" data-end="2505">Cross Country: Need for Speed</h3>
Clear and fast is rare at this level in Aspen. Jonathan Elliot described the course on this week&rsquo;s US Equestrian Open Podcast as educational, but still a challenge.
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"It's there to prep them and get them ready for something else, but it's no cream puff either. That's kind of always been our philosophy across the levels. It's important for people to see a standard and get that sense of accomplishment from doing it." 
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Across the last 10 CCI4*-S competitions on US soil,&nbsp;only 2% of cross-country rounds finished clear and inside the time. In 2024, no one made the time at Aspen. Can anyone do it in 2025?
Although Flame Eternal and Flight of the Arabesque are the fastest in the field by Top Speed Percentage (79% and 77%, respectively). Clooney 14 could be one to watch - in this class last year, she posted the fastest round of the day, only adding 1.2 time penalties.
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<h3>So who wins?</h3>
The&nbsp;<a href="https://prediction-centre.equiratings.com/competitions/aspen_4s_2025" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EquiRatings Prediction Centre</a> gives Karen O&rsquo;Neal and Clooney 14 the edge with a 57% win chance, but in a field this small, it&rsquo;s still anyone&rsquo;s game. A small mistake in any discipline is all it takes to turn the leaderboard upside down.
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<h3 data-start="365" data-end="687">Want to read more about Aspen Farms? </h3>
Read the full form guide <a href="https://equiratings.info/aspenfarms2025fanguide" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a> to see all the stats, stories, and insights before the competition starts.
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<h3 data-start="365" data-end="687">Want to hear more about Aspen Farms?</h3>
For more on Aspen Farms, listen to Jonathan Elliot on this week&rsquo;s US Equestrian Open Podcast as he shares the inside story behind how the venue got its name, the deep family roots behind the event, and about the tradition of champagne and oysters. 
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Cross country jumps and trees in a field in Aspen Farms

Aspen Farms Preview: Big Moves in a Small Field

We&rsquo;re over halfway through the first ever US Equestrian Open of Eventing - 12 Qualifiers done, eight to go. That&rsquo;s eight more chances to take the Series lead, or at least finish in the money (i.e. the top three). 
<ol>
<li>June 12th: Aspen Farms</li>
<li>June 27th: Maryland International</li>
<li>July 16th: The Event at Rebecca Farm</li>
<li>Sep 11th: The Fork at Tryon</li>
<li>Sep 18th: Plantation Field International</li>
<li>Sep 19th: Twin Rivers Fall International</li>
<li>Sep 25th: Stable View Oktoberfest</li>
<li>Oct 3rd: Woodside Fall International</li>
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Right now,&nbsp;Phillip Dutton is at the top of the table (215 points) but his closest threat, Jessica Phoenix, is just 30 points behind him (185). Is that gap surmountable? Absolutely. Here are two main reasons why:
1. You don&rsquo;t need a string of top placings to haul in 30 points. You just need to finish anywhere from 3rd to 5th place at any one Qualifier.
2. Gains of up to 130 points at a single event have been recorded&nbsp;so far in the Series. Jess herself earned 75 points at TerraNova earlier this year by placing first &amp; second at that event.
<h3>Current Series Leaders (After Qualifier 12 of 20):</h3>
See the full series standings, updated after each qualifier,&nbsp;<a href="https://equestrian-hub-usef.pages.dev/us-equestrian-open" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.
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<h2>Don't Count Your Chickens, Phillip</h2>
Not only is it possible for Jess to overtake Phillip, it&rsquo;s reasonably within reach for several of our Series leaders.&nbsp;
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<ul>
<li>Last year, Jess took two horses to Maryland International and four to Plantation Field - both among our remaining eight Qualifiers this season. If she can repeat her third place Maryland result from last July (Aeronautics), she'll gain 30 points right there. Boom. Enough to equal Phillip. From there, she'll just need a 10th place finish (or higher) at Plantation to secure the solo lead. Of course if she goes to Maryland and places first or second, that single result will put her in front.&nbsp;</li>
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<ul>
<li>West-Coaster&nbsp;James Alliston (3rd on the leaderboard) earned 125 of his Series points by taking full advantage of California's Twin Rivers Qualifier in April. With the Twin Rivers Fall International among our last eight events, will he make a bid for more points? James did compete in the 2021, 2023&nbsp;and 2024 Twin Rivers Fall CCI4*-S so its seems to be a well-liked stomping ground for him.</li>
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<ul>
<li>Last year, Boyd Martin (4th on the leaderboard) brought two horses to the fall running of The Fork CCI4*-S and three entries to Plantation Field CCI4*-S, two events in this year's autumn Qualifiers. If those two 2024 results were part of this year's Open, Boyd would have earned 25 more points. A repeat effort this year wouldn't earn him the lead but it would put him in the top three as it stands (<a href="https://www.usequestrianopen.org/stories/eventing-us-equestrian-open-quick-guide" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a spot that earns $10,000 come season-end</a>).</li>
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<ul>
<li>Likewise, Caroline Pamukcu (5th on the leaderboard) contested The Fork CCI4*-S and Plantation Field CCI4*-S last fall, with Plantation Field in particular being a frequent stop for her over the years.&nbsp; This year alone, Caroline has competed six different horses at the CCI4*-S level, giving her options for racking up points over a selection of our remaining eight Qualifiers.</li>
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<h2>Let&rsquo;s Break it Down</h2>
1. What points are up for grabs in the remaining Qualifiers? Here&rsquo;s what can be banked depending on field size:&nbsp;
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2. What&rsquo;s possible? Here is how each of our current leaders reached their points tally. Between just the five of them, you&rsquo;ll notice six different instances of a rider earning 70+ points at a single event, not to mention&nbsp;James Alliston&rsquo;s 125-point haul at Twin Rivers and Boyd Martin grabbing 130 points at Stable View.
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<h2>What's&nbsp;on the line?</h2>
Prize money. And in a sport where the vast majority of pros lead...let's say...less-than-opulent lifestyles, substantial winnings are particularly appreciated. After all the Qualifiers are a wrap, this is how the prize money is divvied:
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<ul>
<li>Series winner: $25,000</li>
<li>2nd place: $15,000</li>
<li>3rd place: $10,000</li>
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<h2>The Big Finale</h2>
And then there's the CCI4*-L Final at Morven Park in October. Series standings do not determine Final qualification. Instead, riders just need to complete any one of the Qualifiers with an MER, or a rider can even buy into the Final for $5,000 (provided they meet CCI4*-L pre-requisites). Any $5K buy-ins will be added to the Final's $200,000 prize-pot.
Now&nbsp;that's prize money. We can expect to see a strong field in the Series finale.
<h2 dir="ltr">Follow the US Equestrian Open of Eventing</h2>
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Why Phillip Can't Count His Chickens

Jess talks to us this week on the US Equestrian Open Podcast reflecting on one of her best seasons to date. She currently sits second in the series, 30 points behind the leader Phillip Dutton but crucially, with one less counting result. By the time she has that final counting result in place, she may well be leading the Open.
Listen to our chat with Jess:
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<h2>TerraNova Triumph: A Rare 1&ndash;2&nbsp;</h2>
Earlier this spring, Jess delivered a performance for the ages at The Event at TerraNova, taking 1st and 2nd in the CCI4*-S. Her top mare, Freedom GS, won on 39.1&mdash;while Fluorescent Adolescent placed second on 40.4.
That 1&ndash;2 finish is as rare as it gets:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt left 322.2pt;">Only the 6th time it&rsquo;s been done on U.S. soil in a field of 20+ starters</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt left 322.2pt;">Just the 15th time ever in the U.S.</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt left 322.2pt;">The 81st time globally since 2008</li>
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Both scores rank in her top 10 CCI4-S finishes* over the past 18 seasons&mdash;marking a career high, not just a season peak.
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&ldquo;Freedom is there to win,&rdquo; Jess told us on the podcast. &ldquo;I just guide her and stay out of the way.&rdquo;
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<h2 class="MsoNormal">Open Standings: The Race Heats Up</h2>
Jessica's five counting scores include:
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt left 322.2pt;">1st at&nbsp;TerraNova &ndash; March 2025 (40 pts)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt left 322.2pt;">2nd at TerraNova &ndash; March 2025 (35 pts)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt left 322.2pt;">1st at Ocala International (40 pts)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt left 322.2pt;">3rd at Ocala International (30 pts)</li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt left 322.2pt;">3rd at Kentucky Three-Day Event (40 pts)</li>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal">Final Stop: Morven Park</h2>
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Morven is where it all comes together: a world-class facility, a four-star long-format test, and the US Open Final. Jess is planning to bring &ldquo;almost every horse we have.&rdquo;
&ldquo;Freedom GS will love it&mdash;she feeds off the energy.&rdquo;
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Image of Jessica Phoenix riding the bay horse Freedom GS and pumping her first in the air. A broad smile is seen under the brim of her helmet. The pair had just completed a show jumping round at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

"We’ll take almost every horse we’ve got.”

<h3 data-start="541" data-end="595">Tryon's Podium</h3>
The young mare Jaguars Duende continued her upward trajectory at the Tryon leg of the US Equestrian Open of Eventing taking the win in the CCI4*-S class. It marked back-to-back CCI4*-S podium finishes for this pair, following a second place on debut at the level.
It was their speed cross country that set her ahead of the field that included established names like Tsetserleg and Direct Advance. Sharon White and Jags&nbsp;picked up 4.4 time faults, the fastest in the field, while the average for the class was 16 penalties. Kim Severson and Cooley Corraghy Diamond delivered a strong performance to secure second place, while rising stars Cole Horn and MBF Cooley Permission To Land rounded out the podium in third. Remarkably, it was only the pair&rsquo;s second CCI4*-S start together - and their first completion at the level - making the result a major milestone in their young partnership.
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<h3 data-start="541" data-end="595"> Jaguars Duende's International Wins</h3>
Their victory at Tryon CCI4*-S marked Jaguars Duende&rsquo;s fifth international win. That win follows up their 2nd place at Ocala for their four-star debut and a 5th at Carolina this spring - adding to a record that already included four other major wins :
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<li data-start="846" data-end="878">Maryland 5 Star CCI3*-L (2024)</li>
<li data-start="846" data-end="878">Tryon CCI3*-L (2024)</li>
<li data-start="846" data-end="878">Carolina CCI3*-S (2024)</li>
<li data-start="846" data-end="878">Virginia CCI2*-S (2022)</li>
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Across 14 international starts, they&rsquo;ve finished on the podium 9 times, showing their impressive consistency and form.
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<h3 data-start="1170" data-end="1221">📈 The Rise in Numbers: Elo and What It Tells Us</h3>
A standout marker of their form? Jaguars Duende&rsquo;s Elo rating has surged from 338 to 625 since her international debut. Unlike most horses whose ratings fluctuate, Jags has only moved in one direction - up.
Elo is a performance rating system used by EquiRatings to track the strength of combinations over time. It goes beyond simple results &mdash; taking into account:
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<li data-start="1723" data-end="1751">The level of competition</li>
<li data-start="1723" data-end="1751">The&nbsp;strength of the field</li>
<li data-start="1723" data-end="1751">How&nbsp;consistently a horse finishes ahead of top-class rivals</li>
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The higher the rating, the more proven the horse is in big fields. And big jumps in Elo suggest a combination is trending in the right direction - fast.
Elo is not just a stat - it is a story of steady improvement and strong performances against increasingly tough competition. For Jaguars Duende, a rise of nearly 300 points since 2022 confirms what fans and selectors alike are noticing: this horse is exceptional. <img src="https://usef-admin.fly.dev/assets/dec1cb6b-32c5-4046-818c-869addfa3f5c.png?width=1080&amp;height=1350" alt="Tryon Recap (8)"> 
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<h3 data-start="0" data-end="306">What is next for Jaguars Duende?</h3>
At just 9 years old, Jags is on the brink of breaking into the top 25 Elo-rated horses in the USA, with her current score sitting just below Hallie Coon&rsquo;s Cute Girl (630 Elo). Based on her sharp upward trend and consistent form, we expect her to move into that elite tier at her very next outing.
What makes this even more remarkable is the age gap &mdash; the average age of the top 25 Elo horses is 14. If Jags breaks through, she&rsquo;ll be the youngest in the group. She&rsquo;s climbing fast, and doing it years ahead of schedule.
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Jaguars Duende is Climbing to the Top

Annie and Diarm sat down with James Alliston on the US Equestrian Open podcast&mdash;and it&rsquo;s a good one. From his record-breaking weekend at Twin Rivers to the horses in his string and the road to Morven Park, James shares it all.&nbsp; Listen to the full episode or keep reading for the highlights, stats, and standout storylines.
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<h3 class="" data-start="94" data-end="128">Twin Rivers and Teamwork</h3>
James turned heads at Twin Rivers with a standout performance: four horses finishing in the top five, including first, second, third, and fifth. He became just the fifth rider in 17 years to achieve this rare feat.
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That success hasn&rsquo;t come in isolation&mdash;it&rsquo;s the result of a hardworking team behind the scenes. His wife, Helen, plays a pivotal role in the daily training and development of their horses, having produced several of James' horses up to three-star level herself. Their staff and students are essential in maintaining fitness programs and managing the chaos of show-day logistics, especially when multiple horses are competing in the same class. Even event organizers have played a part, adjusting schedules to help James juggle it all.
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<h3 class="" data-start="727" data-end="768">&nbsp;</h3>
<h3 class="" data-start="727" data-end="768">Karma: Speed, Spark, and Star Power</h3>
Karma has become a fan favorite&mdash;and deservedly so. Karma brings serious energy both at home and in the ring. Dressage was tricky early on for the pair, but she&rsquo;s settled with experience and now shines at the top level. Looking ahead, James has his eye on Aachen if selected, with Montana and Morven Park also in the mix.
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James&rsquo;s win at Twin Rivers with Karma wasn&rsquo;t just a highlight of the season&mdash;it marked a major career milestone. It was his 10th international four-star win since 2008, a number achieved by only seven U.S. riders in history.
What makes that stat even more impressive is the efficiency behind it. James has reached that milestone with fewer than 50 runs at the level&mdash;giving him the highest four-star win rate of any U.S. rider on the list, at 22%. Quietly consistent, deeply competitive, and now statistically elite.
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<h3 class="" data-start="1385" data-end="1417">&nbsp;</h3>
<h3 class="" data-start="1385" data-end="1417">A Deep and Balanced String</h3>
There's Nemesis, making a strong comeback after injury, Paper Jam &mdash;a seasoned four-star veteran&mdash; and promising talents like Cora and Irish Pop who performed well at Twin Rivers.
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Events like Rebecca Farm and Montana feature in his summer calendar as James positions his team for a final push toward the Open finale.
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<h3 class="" data-start="107" data-end="135">Learning from a Legend</h3>
James reflects on his journey in the U.S. that began with a gap year and turned into a career-defining chapter under Bruce Davidson Sr. Working on a farm full of young horses, racehorses, and elite-level talent, he absorbed everything&mdash;from horsemanship and fitness to feel and finesse.
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Bruce&rsquo;s style wasn&rsquo;t built on structured lessons but on immersion: ride, watch, learn, repeat. That intense, hands-on environment shaped James&rsquo;s foundation as a rider.
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<h3 class="" data-start="641" data-end="665">All In on the Open</h3>
James was immediately intrigued when the U.S. Equestrian Open launched&mdash;especially the idea of serious prize money. For horses not yet ready for five-star, it offers a real purpose and a clear target. Now sitting third on the leaderboard, James plans to contest as many qualifiers as possible and is eyeing a trip to Morven Park for the final. It&rsquo;s a competitive challenge&mdash;and one he&rsquo;s fully committed to.
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<h3>US Equestrian Open Leaderboard&nbsp;</h3>
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<h3>🎙️&nbsp;Listen Now: James Alliston &amp; The Road to Morven</h3>
From Twin Rivers to leaderboard goals&mdash;James talks Karma, the Open, and what&rsquo;s next.
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