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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.
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
Bramham CCI4*-L Preview 2026
Three different phases. Three different horses with a case to win. Depending on what you weight most, Cooley Snapchat, Count Onyx, or Greenacres Special Cava...
Jun 4
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
Bringing the Form: Looking at the major contenders for Millstreet 2026
Millstreet 2026 will host the inaugural FEI Eventing World Championship for U25s - a new championship designed to bridge the gap to Senior level. At this ear...
Ali Barrett
Feb 12
A Grand Prix That Sets the Tone: WEF’s Proven Launchpad for Historic Seasons
A win in the Fidelity Investments CSI5* Grand Prix at WEF has repeatedly marked the beginning of seasons that go on to redefine what is possible at the very ...
Charlotte Smet
Feb 7
Greya Returns, Streaks On The Line, And A Wildcard With A Perfect Record
The first of the CSI5* weekends of the Wellington 2026 season begins tonight and there are plenty of reasons to tune in.
Diarm Byrne
Feb 7
2026 MARS Badminton Fan Guide - the Contenders, the Stats, the Stories.
The world's best eventers head to Badminton this week. Here's your data-driven guide to the contenders, the stats, and the storylines to watch.
Maria Muñiz
May 5
Stars of the Show: The Numbers Behind One of the LGCT of Madrid
Thirteen editions in, no rider has ever won the LGCT Grand Prix of Madrid twice, and this year's field suggests that record is about to be seriously tested.
Charlotte Smet
May 12
Piazza di Siena 2026 by the Numbers
Ten nations, one hundred editions, and 12 weeks until the FEI Jumping World Championships in Aachen. The Nations Cup at Piazza di Siena has always mattered —...
Emma Blumenkrantz
May 27
Weekend Recap: From France to Canada
Three five-star grands prix across three venues, one Nations Cup win for the host nation, and three combinations winning at this level for the first time.
Emma Blumenkrantz
Jun 15
The Highest-Rated Performances of 2026 So Far
Who has produced the best top-level (CCI4* & CCI5*) eventing performance of 2026? We rank the top ten by HPR, from McEwen and JL Dublin down.
Ali Barrett
Jun 12
Rolex Grand Prix of La Baule 2026: The Favourite, the Form Horse and the Field
Richard Vogel and United Touch S top the win chances for Sunday's Rolex Grand Prix of La Baule. The favourite, the form horse and the field, by the numbers.
Charlotte Smet
Jun 14
The Aachen equation: Three horses, one winner
Aachen 2026 won't be decided by reputation. It'll be decided by who keeps their nerve across three days and, if we're honest, probably by a handful of dressa...
Diarm Byrne
Apr 9
WEF Week 7: Who Has the Edge in the $500,000 Modon CSI5* Grand Prix?
A class defined by repeat champions. A field separated by percentages. And a Saturday night where survival comes first.
Charlotte Smet
Feb 21
$100,000 LiftMaster GPE Showcase: Can Anyone Stop Boyd & Commando 3?
Everything you need to know before the Aiken Showcase kicks off.
Ali Barrett
Feb 27
Dangerous David Doel: Don't miss him on Saturday.
He rides the fastest horse in the field who has previously made the time at Kentucky. After a strong start, David and Galileo Nieuwmoed head into cross-count...
Ali Barrett
Apr 24
Spruce Meadows, St. Tropez, and La Baule by the Numbers
Breaking down the field strength and top-ranked combinations across this week's three major five-star competitions at Spruce Meadows, St. Tropez, and La Baule.
Emma Blumenkrantz
Jun 11
WEF Week 5: History in Action
In the modern era of showjumping, only 10 horses have ever managed 10 or more consecutive clear rounds at CSI5 * 160 level. Tonight, in the $500,000 Fidelit...
Charlotte Smet
Feb 7
WEF Week 5: Who's Arriving in Form?
Ahead of tonight’s $500,000 Fidelity Investments®️ CSI5* Grand Prix, the numbers highlight the horses that have been delivering when the fences are biggest.
Charlotte Smet
Feb 7
WEF Week 5: Who's Good in a Jump-Off?
When the clock starts, everything changes.
Charlotte Smet
Feb 7
History Made: Lordships Graffalo becomes Badminton's first three-time Champion
Ros Canter and Lordships Graffalo have written themselves into the history books at the 2026 Mars Badminton Horse Trials, becoming the first horse-and-rider ...
Ali Barrett
May 10
Your Ultimate Guide to the CSI5* $500,000 Fidelity Investments 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 7
WEF Week 5: Vogel, Gangster Montdesir and the Numbers Behind a Defining Victory
In a Grand Prix built on data‑driven expectations, it was the so‑called wildcard, Richard Vogel’s Gangster Montdesir, that rewrote the script and confirmed W...
Charlotte Smet
Feb 8
What’s happening in Gothenburg? Pressure is building..
Halfway through the 2026 Gothenburg Horse Show, the atmosphere inside the Scandinavium has been nothing short of electric. Yet, despite the buzz, the loudest...
Sam Watson
Feb 21
WEF Week 7 - Former Champions Return: A Grand Prix Defined by Repeat Winners
The second CSI5* Grand Prix of the Winter Equestrian Festival circuit has built a reputation not just for its prize money and prestige, but for something eve...
Charlotte Smet
Feb 16
8 Australian Horses to Follow in 2026
Just under two weeks until Tonimbuk, the first international event of the Australian season, and the depth of talent lining up for 2026 is already clear. Fro...
Ali Barrett
Feb 23