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Welcome to the EquiRatings Archive, a treasure trove of timeless tales that celebrate the unique bond between horse and rider, the thrill of competition, and the beauty of this age-old tradition. Here, you'll find an extensive collection of stories from the world of equestrian sports, covering everything in show jumping and eventing.
Four to Follow: Who Will Prevail in Paris?
Can last year’s winning combination score the double, will we see one of the hometown heroes dominate or can an underdog steal the victory in the LGCT Grand ...
Charlotte Smet
Jun 24
The Queen Teen: Emily King
As a teenager, Emily King set records few have come close to touching. She made her five-star debut and finished 4th at Pau at just 19. It remains the only t...
Ali Barrett
Apr 30
Gearing up for Gothenburg: Who are the Ones to Watch?
The excitement builds for the last World Cup leg of the season in the Western European league.
Charlotte Smet
Feb 20
Stars Head to London International Horse Show
Olympic champions, rising stars, and record-breaking horses converge at the historic London International Horse Show, where defending champion Daniel Coyle a...
Charlotte Smet
Dec 20
The Stars of Sankt Gallen: The Three to Track in the Grand Prix
The field is wide open for the Grand Prix of Sankt Gallen. Five combinations are predicted a win chance of over 5%.
Diarm Byrne
Jun 4
The Battle for Basel: Gothenburg’s Final Showdown
The final leg of the Western European World Cup leg before the Basel Finals takes place in Gothenburg this afternoon and the stakes are high.
Charlotte Smet
Feb 23
All Roads Lead To... Who is Heading to Rome?
Who are the top-rated combinations travelling to the gorgeous grounds of the Piazza di Siena in Rome to contest the CSIO5* event?
Charlotte Smet
May 25
Live Win & Podium Chances - Aachen Mercedes-Benz Nations' Cup
Check back after each round of riders to see how the win chances changed as the competition plays out
Charlotte Smet
Jul 4
A Springboard Under the Lights: How Week 9 Has Launched Five‑Star Careers
Over the past decade, the CSI5* Grand Prix of Week 9 has developed a striking pattern: it is often where horses and riders take their very first five‑star Gr...
Charlotte Smet
Mar 2
These horses won their 160 debut & now are rated among the best in the world
The underdog win of the LGCT Grand Prix of Doha by nine-year-old Just Be Gentle two weeks ago prompted the question of how often horses take victory in their...
Charlotte Smet
Mar 15
These are the Biggest Elo Improvers of 2023
These are the horses who started the year relatively anonymously and spent the year building their career and grow their Elo over 675.
Charlotte Smet
Dec 21
Casas Novas Contenders: Proven Performers at the European Championship Venue
As anticipation builds for the 2025 European Championships at Casas Novas, all eyes turn to those riders with proven track records at this iconic venue.
Charlotte Smet
Apr 30
King Edward to Peak at Gothenburg?
On Sunday, we will watch the greatest horse in the modern era of the sport trying to set an even higher bar in front of his home fans
Sam Watson
Feb 24
Who Will Triumph in the Grand Prix of San Juan Capistrano? Top Contenders Revealed
According to the EquiRatings Prediction Centre, one rider is the firm favorite to take the win on home soil.
Charlotte Smet
May 12
CHIO Aachen 2023: Who Will Triumph in the Turkish Airlines Prize of Europe?
Last year's winner of this feature class and the reigning European Champions go up against some of the best ten-year-old horses in our sport on the prestigio...
Charlotte Smet
Jun 28
Rivalry in Rotterdam: Who Wins the Grand Prix?
Today’s favourites coming into the competition are hometown hero Jur Vrieling and last year’s winner Daniel Coyle.
Charlotte Smet
Jun 25
Shakers & Movers: Who’s Up & Who’s Down?
The past weekend of competition has caused some interesting shifts and changes in the Elo-ratings. Especially some of the younger horses in the sport brought...
Charlotte Smet
Jul 5
Shakers & Movers: Bonne Amie breaks through 700 Elo-mark
A busy weekend for showjumping enthusiasts as there was high-level competition in Dublin, London & Opglabbeek. Who are the big Elo-movers of the week?
Charlotte Smet
Aug 18
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Diarm Byrne
Jan 25
Spotlight feature: Vancouver de Lanlore
No horse has had a more consistent start to the 2023 season than Vancouver de Lanlore (721).
Charlotte Smet
Mar 21
Stars of the Show: Who’s Set to Shine at CHIO Aachen 2025?
Which combinations are bringing top-class consistency, and who’s arriving in flying form at the sport’s biggest stage?
Charlotte Smet
Jul 2
Wired for Wellington: gearing up for the Rolex Grand Prix
Traditionally the last weekend of the Winter Equestrian Festival at the Wellington International Arena in Florida hosts a CSI5* Rolex Grand Prix, the highest...
Charlotte Smet
Mar 31
Top 40 performances of 2022
The latest fruits of the EquiRatings data science department is another key number in the portfolio of ‘the metrics that matter most’ in show jumping.
Diarm Byrne
Mar 4
Meet the most in-form horses of 2023
2023 was the year of the young generation, as particularly the nine- and ten-year-old horses showed consistent results at four and five-star level and scored...
Charlotte Smet
Dec 26
The Nine-Year-Olds Announcing their Arrival on World Scene in Aachen
These nine-year-olds came to Aachen for the experience but managed to be competitive and prove themselves among some of the world's best and most experienced...
Charlotte Smet
Jul 6
Henrik & King Edward: A Testament to the Spirit of Sports & the Power of Performance Metrics
In a sport of fine margins, one horse clearly stands alone.
Sam Watson
Jan 25
Road to Paris: Who are the British Horses to Follow?
Great Britain is a nation with a storied history of Olympic success. With individual golds in 2016 and 2012, and a team gold in 2012, the pressure is on.
Charlotte Smet
Feb 15
Which Teams are Set to Reign in Rome?
According to the EquiRatings Jumping Prediction Centre, two teams have emerged as the clear favorites to win the highly anticipated Nations Cup of Rome.
Charlotte Smet
May 26
Rising Stars: The Nine-Year-Old Class of 2023
Meet the best nine-year-old horses of the year and how they compare to the all-time greats.
Charlotte Smet
Dec 28
Who are the Combinations to Catch at LGCT Madrid?
Which combinations will be competing at the first European-based leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour in Madrid this weekend and who are the favourites?
Charlotte Smet
May 12