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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.
The Young Horse Forecast: What Le Lion Really Tells Us About the Future
Le Lion d’Angers crowns champions every year - but not all future stars stand on the podium. Some of the sport’s greatest five-star horses once finished far ...
Ali Barrett
Oct 22
Dark Horses to Watch: Who Could Surprise at Morven Park
The favorites are set but Morven Park is going to be a tough test. With the time being hard to catch, three fast combinations are entering under-the-radar bu...
Ali Barrett
Oct 3
Flag Drama Tightens the Race at Morven Park
Will Coleman and Off The Record stayed out front after a fast cross country at the US Equestrian Open Eventing Final - but a late-night flag review blew the ...
Ali Barrett
Oct 10
From Plantation to Podium: Felix Vogg Makes Swiss History
Felix Vogg’s Maryland 5* win had it all: data, drama, and a huge milestone for Swiss eventing. From bitless breakthroughs to a full-circle victory, we break ...
Ali Barrett
Oct 21
Thursday Dressage Sets the Tone for Friday's Best
Scoring proved 1.4 marks tougher than expected, but a few riders still rose above the averages - none more so than Phillip Dutton who leads the way on 27.5 A...
Ali Barrett
Oct 10
Five Combinations Primed to Make Their Mark in the US 2026 Season
Five performances at CCI3*-L which caught the eye and suggest big things for the CCI4*-S season.
Diarm Byrne
Nov 11
8 Irish Horses to Follow in 2026
In the wake of Ireland’s first Senior European Championship medal in 30 years at Blenheim in 2025, the Irish Eventing Team are heading towards the 2026 Aache...
Zara Burke Ott
Jan 16
CHI Geneva 2025: The Stars, their Form, and the Rivalries That Matter
With elite horsepower and season-shaping momentum converging in one arena, Geneva promises a weekend where data and destiny meet.
Charlotte Smet
Dec 11
The King Steps Aside: A New Chapter in the Jumping Elo ratings
For the first time in nearly three years, jumping has a new top-rated horse. And fittingly, it takes two to fill the void.
Charlotte Smet
Mar 31
History Makers: Farrington & Greya Redefine What’s Possible at CHI Geneva
At CHI Geneva 2025, Kent Farrington and Greya didn’t just win, they rewrote the record books.
Charlotte Smet
Dec 15
Your Ultimate Guide for the CSI5* $500,000 Modon Grand Prix at WEF
Everything you need to know ahead of the $500,000 Fidelity Investments CSI5* Grand Prix — all in one place.
Charlotte Smet
Feb 20
Japan Makes History with First Olympic Eventing Medal
In a stunning upset at the Paris 2024 Olympics, Japan has broken a 44-year streak of dominance by the traditional equestrian powerhouses, claiming their firs...
Georgia Patrick
Jul 29
WEF Week 9: Kenny, Eddy Blue & The Numbers Behind the Win
Irish Olympian Darragh Kenny and Eddy Blue claimed their first-ever WEF Grand Prix victory Saturday night under the Wellington International lights, stopping...
Charlotte Smet
Mar 9
You Need to Watch Carolina This Weekend. Here's Why.
One of the strongest CCI4*-S fields on US soil on record is set to line up at Carolina Horse Park this weekend. Here's what the numbers say and why it matter...
Ali Barrett
Mar 18
What Does It Really Take to Win a Medal at Junior and Young Rider Europeans?
How can you expect to win if you don’t know what it takes? From finishing scores to key metrics, this is what medal-winning performances at Junior and Young ...
Ali Barrett
Mar 24
Can Grandorado Fend Off a Wave of Five-Star Debutants in Amsterdam?
After Willem Greve claimed victory in Friday's De Telegraaf Prize, the home crowd will be watching to see if he can complete the double in front of a packed ...
Ali Barrett
Jan 24
Is this Vitali's Kentucky?
Just hear us out... the data says that the conditions at Kentucky this weekend suit Tim Price and Vitali better than any five-star they’ve tackled before.
Ali Barrett
Apr 22
WEF Week 7: Ward, High Star Hero and the Numbers Behind the Modon Grand Prix
In a Grand Prix built on returning champions and heavy favourites, it was McLain Ward and High Star Hero—seventh in the win‑chance model—who wrote the latest...
Charlotte Smet
Feb 22
Three Champions Crowned, One to Go: The Story of WEF 2026
The 2026 Winter Equestrian Festival has reached its final chapter and one champion remains to be crowned. Richard Vogel, McLain Ward, and Darragh Kenny each ...
Diarm Byrne
Mar 23
There is a 96% chance Kentucky has a new winner this weekend
Nine of the last ten Kentucky five-star winners have been the same two riders: Michael Jung and Oliver Townend. Neither of them are here this weekend.
Ali Barrett
Apr 21
From Sapphire to Checker 47: The Five-Star Roll of Honor at WEF
From McLain Ward’s enduring dominance to the start of a record-breaking season, the CSI5* Grand Prix winners at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington ...
Charlotte Smet
Jan 19
Dutch Determination, Irish Momentum, German Precision: Who Will Rise in Rotterdam?
All eyes turn to Rotterdam for the latest chapter in the Longines League of Nations – and for some, it’s the last dress rehearsal before European Championshi...
Charlotte Smet
Jun 19
The 100+ Club: How April Predicts August
The Burghley trophy. Olympic gold. Championship medals. These moments capture headlines and define careers but they're rarely surprises. The winners announce...
Ali Barrett
Jan 26
94% chance at history
From shock falls (ever consistent Harry!) to shock speed (Sam Watson...?), Badminton 2026 cross-country day delivered everything you'd expect and a few thing...
Ali Barrett
May 9
Everything you need to know from dressage day two
Ros Canter leads by the largest margin at Badminton on record and there were personal bests flying all the way down the leaderboard.
Ali Barrett
May 8
A January Like No Other: Scott Brash, Four Grand Prix Wins, and a Shot at History in Doha
With four Grand Prix victories in just 24 days and a depth of horsepower matched by few in the sport, Scott Brash arrives at this afternoon’s CSI5* Grand Pri...
Charlotte Smet
Jan 31
The Defender Kentucky Fan Guide is HERE!
The EquiRatings fan guide for Kentucky is out now. Whether you're finalising your Eventing Manager squad or simply want to get more out of following one of t...
Ali Barrett
Apr 22
EquiRatings Horse of the Year 2025: The Qualifying Round Begins
It’s the 10th year of ERHOTY and the final lineup is in your hands. Meet the four horses battling for the last two places.
Ali Barrett
Dec 3
Three Cities, Three Stories, One Huge Weekend
This weekend’s European calendar delivers a rare triple-header of five-star sport, with top riders and horses split between Windsor, Hamburg, and Madrid. Fro...
Emma Blumenkrantz
May 14
Showdown at Kentucky: Who is about to win their first five star?
As we head into the final phase of the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, the leaderboard is a fascinating mix of rising stars hunting their first major titl...
Georgia Patrick
Apr 26