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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.
Your Aachen Questions Answered
From the USA’s title chances to New Zealand’s dark horse potential, from team strategy to course design and elusive finishing scores, we’re tackling the seve...
Ali Barrett
Jul 3
150 Years of the Dublin Horse Show: The Superstars, the Stats & the Stakes
The biggest week in Irish show jumping is here. The defending champs are back, the home team is stacked, and some of the world's most in-form combinations ar...
Charlotte Smet
Aug 4
Defender Burghley 2025: Who’s in the Mix for the Title?
Champions are back, scores need settling, and Oliver Townend’s late entry has shaken everything up. Let's how the top contenders stack up.
Ali Barrett
Aug 18
The Definition of Pressure: Ireland, Clear Favourite, But Still Must Overcome the Odds
They’re the clear favourites, but with seven nations chasing them down and the odds stacked against a win, Ireland face the kind of pressure only top-level s...
Sam Watson
Aug 8
The Top 10 Finishing Scores on Irish Soil in 2025... So Far
So far this season, the top 10 finishing scores on Irish soil feature flawless debuts, personal bests, and exciting new partnerships. And RED MILLS riders? T...
Ali Barrett
Jul 18
Morven Park’s Champions: A Look at the Hall of Fame
Since 2021, Morven Park’s CCI4*-L has crowned four champions - all of which have rose to the challenge in a different way. From Dutton to Wolfert, each year ...
Ali Barrett
Oct 2
Irish Hopes, International Heat: Who Wins the Rolex Grand Prix of Dublin?
From returning champions to rising stars, the stage is set for one of the most thrilling Grand Prix showdowns of the season.
Charlotte Smet
Aug 9
Cross Country Eve at Morven Park
Will Coleman and Off The Record lead Morven Park CCI4*-L with a venue-record but Boyd Martin sits third on 25.9 - and he's only ever won when he has scored s...
Ali Barrett
Oct 10
Prediction Centre - Top 5 on Win Chance for the US Equestrian Open Final at Morven Park
Big names, young guns, and $200,000 on the line - the US Equestrian Open final at Morven Park is set to deliver drama. From Boyd Martin’s Miks Master C to Wi...
Ali Barrett
Sep 26
Top Five Dressage Horses to Watch at Morven Park CCI4*-L
Let's take a look at who might lead after dressage at the US Equestrian Open Final of Eventing. While dressage doesn't win it - 3 of last 4 champions came f...
Ali Barrett
Oct 10
A Season Like No Other: Lara de Liedekerke-Meier’s Impact on Belgian Eventing
From first five-star winner to historic venue victories, Belgium's leading rider continues to rewrite the nation's eventing history
Ali Barrett
Dec 8
Unmatched: Fuchs and Leone Jei Redefine Grand Slam Greatness
After years of close calls, Martin Fuchs and his remarkable partner Leone Jei have etched their names into the history books with an iconic win at Aachen. An...
Charlotte Smet
Jul 7
Fletcha van ’t Verahof is a Belgian legend. Here are five reasons why.
Over a 14-year international career, he and Karin carved out a chart-topping legacy.
Maria Muñiz
Jul 9
All Eyes on Arville: Is Chip Still King?
Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, and Sweden all bring their top combinations to Arville this weekend, as a final chance to impress before European selection. T...
Ali Barrett
Aug 14
14 Wins and Counting: Lara De Liedekerke-Meier Chases Piggy March's Record
Belgium's Lara De Liedekerke-Meier believes her success is all about numbers—the more horses you ride, the more chances you have to win. But here's the thing...
Ali Barrett
Jul 16
The Horses Who Defined Five-Star Records
From Verdi TN’s extraordinary career to Casall Ask’s stunning clear rates, some horses didn’t just compete, they dominated.
Charlotte Smet
Aug 20
We’re So Back - Eventing Manager 2.0
Eventing fans! The game that brought us together through lockdowns and 5* weekends is BACK. Eventing Manager has been rebuilt from the ground up - bigger, be...
Ali Barrett
Aug 29
Defender Burghley 2025: Meet the Debutants
Defender Burghley is built on history, but its future belongs to the riders taking it on for the first time. 14 debutants line up this year — here’s how they...
Ali Barrett
Aug 20
The Highest Rated Burghley Performances That Didn’t Win
Wins are remembered, but ratings tell a different story. Some of the best Burghley performances didn’t come home with the trophy, but the numbers prove they ...
Ali Barrett
Aug 29
What's new in Eventing Manager 2.0?
Eventing Manager 2.0 has landed with smarter scoring, a different strategy, and a season-long game. Here’s everything you need to know about how it works and...
Sep 1
The Stars of the Summer: Big Wins, Rising Ratings, and Calgary on the Horizon
From Aachen to Brussels, two months of five-star action reshaped the season, launched new names into the spotlight, and set the stage for a blockbuster Calga...
Charlotte Smet
Sep 3
Decades of Dominance: GB and Germany’s Fight for Team Gold
Great Britain versus Germany: it’s the rivalry that has defined the FEI Eventing European Championships for over forty years. GB have ruled at home with nine...
Ali Barrett
Sep 17
From Paris to Blenheim: The Next Chapter of London 52 vs fischerChipmunk FRH
London 52 and fischerChipmunk FRH have traded blows at every major championship since Tokyo - and now they go head-to-head again this weekend at Blenheim. In...
Ali Barrett
Sep 18
Eight and Great: Kent Farrington Rewrites the Record Books
Eight wins. One rider. One season.
Charlotte Smet
Oct 1
Why You Can't Trust the Process Unless You Measure It
The Fundamental Truth About High Performance
Sam Watson
Oct 2
The Sport’s Best Kept Secret
We’re letting you in on a little secret: after a September of European fireworks, October belongs to America. Morven Park will crown the sport’s first US Equ...
Sam Watson
Sep 30
Growing Depth: Morven Park 2025 Raises the Bar
Stacked line-ups and soaring ratings - Morven Park 2025 is shaping up as one of the strongest CCI4*-Ls the US has seen since records began. The stage is set...
Ali Barrett
Sep 30
WIHS 2025: Who Wins the World Cup of Washington?
All eyes are on Washington tonight as Ben Maher, Laura Kraut, and a wave of in-form American riders, including Lillie Keenan, Mimi Gochman, and Katie Dinan, ...
Charlotte Smet
Oct 25
5 Things You Need to Know Before Scone Starts
Scotland’s newest 4*-L venue is here. From Wills Oakden’s home advantage to Burghley and Europeans prep, here are the key storylines you need to know before ...
Ali Barrett
Aug 20
The Season's Standouts So Far: Top 10 Dressage Scores of 2025
As we come to the mid-point of the 2025 season, let's take a look at the scores that have topped the charts.
Ali Barrett
Jul 10