About this episode
Carolina International is here, and with it one of the strongest four-star fields we've seen so far this season.
Nicole Brown is joined by Holly Hudspeth to preview the Setters' Run Farm Carolina International, a key leg of the US Equestrian Open and an important early-season test for horses targeting Kentucky, Badminton and the World Championships at Aachen.
From past winners returning with new riders to major contenders like Diabolo, Miks Master C, HSH Blake and Denim, the field is packed with experience, form and a few combinations ready to take a big step forward.
With cross-country time always influential and a course designed by Derek di Grazia, this weekend will start to shape how the spring unfolds.
Deep dive article on Carolina: https://news.equiratings.com/stories/you-need-to-watch-carolina-this-weekend-heres-why
Highlights
- Key contenders and returning winners
- What it takes to win at Carolina
- World Championship and spring targets
- Podium picks and dark horses
Guests
- Holly Hudspeth – Horse & Country commentator
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