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Through the Owner's Eyes: Pete Cattell
You probably know the names — Major Milestone, Leonidas II, and MGH Zabaione. You’ve seen the rosettes, cheered for the flags, and maybe even followed their...
Ali Barrett
Jun 18
9 Things to Watch at Luhmühlen CCI5*-L
Do you have a job - or even a life (!) - so you can’t follow every second of the eventing world? Then this one’s for you. From record-breaking comebacks to s...
Diarm Byrne
Jun 13
In Conversation with the U.S. World Number Ones
It is not often you get to chat with an FEI Eventing World No.1. It’s almost unheard of to get to speak to three at once The latest Eventing Podcast brings t...
Ali Barrett
May 29
Which Nation is on Top?
The USA has both FEI World Number Ones. Germany holds both reigning Olympic champions. Great Britain owns both Olympic team golds. In showjumping and eventin...
Ali Barrett
May 26
Badminton Proved the Form — The Numbers Proved the Greatness
“The country is pretty lucky to have a Colorado Blue. As they say — they don’t come around very often.” — Austin O’Connor, on Colorado Blue becoming Ireland’...
Ali Barrett
May 16
The Most Misunderstood Metric in Equestrian Sport: Why Win Chance Matters
EquiRatings isn’t just about predicting winners — it’s about understanding the real story behind the numbers.
Sam Watson
May 14
What you need to know before Badminton Cross Country....
It’s one of the toughest cross-country tests in the sport — and it doesn’t take long for the leaderboard to flip on Saturday. Whether you’re watching for sta...
Ali Barrett
May 9
Why Badminton 2025 Might Be the Greatest Five-Star Ever
Badminton 2025 has the numbers to back the hype. This is set to be the highest-rated five-star field based on Elo since our records began — stronger than any...
Sam Watson
May 7
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
Adelaide 5*: The Southern Hemisphere’s Toughest Test
Adelaide 5* is back this weekend — the only CCI5*-L in the Southern Hemisphere and one of the most unforgiving tests in the sport. From record-breaking dress...
Ali Barrett
Apr 30
Greatness Leaves a Mark
At Kentucky, records fell, respect ran deep, and the podium showed what five-star performance looks like when it’s measured.
Marissa Isgreen
Apr 27
Michael Jung Is Rewriting the Record Books — Again
With a record-breaking lead after cross-country, Jung is poised to claim his fifth Kentucky title — and make even more history in the process.
Marissa Isgreen
Apr 26
Cross Country Time at Defender Kentucky 5*
Cross country day at Kentucky is where the real game begins. The margins are tight, the clock is ruthless, and history shows the leaderboard never stays stil...
Ali Barrett
Apr 26
Off The Record Goes Into The Record Books
Will Coleman has ridden Off The Record to a career-best for the Irish-bred gelding. He leads the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S at Kentucky, setting a new Kentuc...
Ali Barrett
Apr 25
What Happens When You Give Michael Jung an 18-Second Head Start?
Dressage is supposed to start the story — not finish it. But after posting the largest margin in modern 5* history, Jung’s already in control.
Marissa Isgreen
Apr 25
The Surprising Truth About CCI5* Dressage Stars
Only one of the top 10 dressage scores in CCI5* history has gone on to win. A low score on Friday might turn heads—but it rarely holds through Sunday. How do...
Ali Barrett
Apr 25
A Record-Breaking Start to Kentucky
If you missed the opening day of dressage at Kentucky, here’s the headline: Michael Jung just made history. With fischerChipmunk FRH, he delivered the best C...
Ali Barrett
Apr 24
The Best Dressage Horses at Defender Kentucky 5*
They say you can’t win it in the dressage, but at Kentucky, you almost always lose it if you start too far back. With past winners consistently sitting near ...
Ali Barrett
Apr 24
Jung Returns to Kentucky
Michael Jung isn’t just one of the greats—he is the benchmark. His legacy at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event is unmatched. In 2025, he’s back with the ...
Ali Barrett
Apr 23
Inside Kentucky 2025: The Preview Show
The 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event has landed—and it’s loaded. Olympic legends, rising stars, and five-star stalwarts are all converging at the Kentu...
Sam Atkinson
Apr 23
Red Mills Special: Alex Bragg on Quindiva, Pressure, and the Power of Teamwork
Alex Bragg’s 2024 season delivered career highlights, from a historic podium finish at Badminton to a rare finish-on-dressage-score at Burghley. In this Co...
Ali Barrett
Apr 21
Is it Taylor's Time at Ballindenisk?
As Izzy Taylor returns to Ballindenisk for her 20th start in the CCI4*-S, the story writes itself: she holds the joint record for the most 4*-S victories on ...
Ali Barrett
Apr 15
Why Just Knowing You’re Being Rated Can Make You Ride Better
EquiRatings Elo is a dynamic performance rating based on your past results—who you beat, who beat you, and how consistent you are over time. But here’s the ...
Diarm Byrne
Apr 4
We Don’t Teach You How to Ride. We Show You How You’re Riding.
At EquiRatings, we’re not here to coach your technique, fix your position, or adjust your aids. That’s the art of performance, and it belongs to you and your...
Sam Watson
Apr 2
I bought a horse using data: A case study using the EquiRatings Complete Horse Search
I bought a horse using data! What a funny concept I hear you say!? This statement implies that data was the exclusive reason that I bought the horse Lucas St...
Samantha Lissington
Apr 2
Riders to Watch in 2025: The Ones Set to Shape the Season
Who are the riders set to define the 2025 eventing season? With the first events already underway and major championships like the Agria Eventing European C...
Sam Atkinson
Mar 28
Defender Kentucky Entries Release Show
In the first episode of the Inside Kentucky series for 2025, we bring together a team of people of tasked with writing about and covering the show - Piper K...
Diarm Byrne
Mar 27
Horses to Watch in 2025: The Ones to Keep on Your Radar
Every season in eventing brings a new wave of excitement—and 2025 is already brimming with potential. Some horses are aiming to dominate the biggest stages o...
Sam Atkinson
Mar 26
The Mystery Behind EquiRatings Horse Sales
I officially joined the EquiRatings team in September last year. However, this story begins a long time ago when I first spotted a cool company doing cool th...
Samantha Lissington
Mar 11
Statement Win for Returning Pamukcu
Five weeks after becoming a mother, Caroline Pamukcu had every reason to ease into the 2025 season. Instead, she tore up the script and the turf, delivering ...
Sam Watson
Mar 9
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