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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 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
One Leader and the Pack Beneath: Germany's Top Ten Event Horses by Elo
As the German National Championship kicks off at Luhmühlen, let's take a look at Germany's ten best event horses by the EquiRatings Elo.
Ali Barrett
Jun 18
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
Weekend Recap: Jump-Offs and Double Clears from Monaco to Calgary
Two five-star Grands Prix took place on the same Saturday, with a jump-off in Monaco and a two-round test in Calgary deciding the winners.
Emma Blumenkrantz
Jul 7
Rolex Grand Prix of Falsterbo 2026: Belgians in Form & Point Break as Favourite
Point Break arrives at the Falsterbo Rolex Grand Prix as the highest-rated horse in the field, but the model does not make him a runaway favourite. The Belgi...
Charlotte Smet
Jul 12
Sizing Up the Teams for the First U25 Eventing World Championships
A new championship, a new generation, and a first team title up for grabs. We look at who arrives at Millstreet with the strongest hand.
Ali Barrett
Jul 3
One Month to Aachen: Eyes Turn to Riesenbeck
Riesenbeck's five-star field arrives with a month to go before Aachen, here's who's in form.
Emma Blumenkrantz
Jul 16
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
Goodbye to the Greatest: La Biosthetique-Sam FBW (2000-2026)
The eventing world mourns the loss of La Biosthetique-Sam FBW, who died yesterday at age 26. Sam leaves behind a legacy that transcends statistics - though h...
Ali Barrett
Feb 17
Who had a good day at Badminton? Dressage day one reviewed
Tiana Coudray leads overnight on a 15-year personal best but she's not the only one who had a good day.
Ali Barrett
May 7
Grand Prix of Rotterdam 2026 by the Numbers: Point Break the Favourite, La Contessa in Form
Ben Maher and Point Break head the 2026 Grand Prix of Rotterdam on a 14% win chance and a field-best 56% clear chance, with form horse La Contessa close behind.
Charlotte Smet
Jun 21
Monaco and Spruce Meadows Preview: Who to Watch This Saturday
The Longines Global Champions Tour rolls into Monte Carlo for the Grand Prix du Prince de Monaco, while Spruce Meadows in Calgary stages the ATCO Queen Eliza...
Emma Blumenkrantz
Jul 2
From 1 in 8,000 to Team NZL: How the Numbers Took a Horse from Finland to Aachen
In late 2024, Sam Lissington ran a database search for an LA 2028 prospect. This week, that horse trots up at the FEI World Championships in Aachen.
Maria Muñiz
Aug 12
Who Wins the FEI Eventing World Championships at Aachen?
Laura Collett leads on 24%, five percentage points cover the top three, and everything below them depends on how hard Aachen makes the cross country. A look ...
Ali Barrett
Aug 4
Dublin's 100th Aga Khan Trophy and the Rolex Grand Prix: who's entered for the weekend
The RDS hands out its 100th Nations' Cup trophy on Friday and stages one of the most exciting classes in Irish show jumping on Sunday with the €1m Rolex Gran...
Emma Blumenkrantz
Aug 6
Guerdat's Double, America's Clean Sheet, and One Week to Aachen
Steve Guerdat won in Dublin on the same horse that helped Switzerland to bronze two days earlier, Christian Kukuk took London, and the Aga Khan Trophy went t...
Emma Blumenkrantz
Aug 11
Ireland Leads Team Predictions Model Heading Into Aachen
The team model puts Ireland at the top heading into Aachen, with Germany and Belgium close behind and a competitive group of contenders just below.
Emma Blumenkrantz
Aug 17
The Perfect Record Club: Five Clear Through Three Rounds at Aachen
Five combinations have gone through Aachen without a single fault, and three of them now sit above 20 percent to win it.
Emma Blumenkrantz
Aug 23
Who is the Best Event Horse in the World?
The closest GOAT argument eventing has had. Eleven rating points cover Chipmunk, Graffalo and London 52. Chip leads but Graffalo has the best single run in t...
Ali Barrett
Aug 21