6 US Horses to Follow in 2026

The first big preview show of 2026 is here, and it's all about the US horses you might not be talking about yet. Nicole is joined by Annie Bishop and Diarmuid Byrne to dig into the four-star pipeline, the age profiles that matter, and the combinations quietly putting their hands up as LA edges closer.

From familiar names with depth in their strings to genuinely under-the-radar horses flagged by the data, this is a season-setting conversation about where US eventing is heading and why now is the moment to start paying attention.

Highlights

• Why four-star is the proving ground for future championship horses
• The age groups that historically point toward Olympic success
• Under-the-radar US combinations with standout data profiles
• East Coast and West Coast storylines worth following
• How the US Equestrian Open is changing the way fans track form

Guests

• Diarmuid Byrne, EquiRatings co-founder
• Annie Bishop, producer and US eventing specialist

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