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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
Will Coleman is the King of Clinical
There is no eventer in the sport right now performing with more precision and consistency than US stalwart Will Coleman.
Sam Watson
Feb 28
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
Feb 21
The Top Ten 10-Year-Old Eventers Ahead of the 2025 Season: A Glimpse into the Future
As the off-season draws to a close and we prepare to launch into the 2025 eventing season, we take a look at an elite group of ten-year-old horses.
Nicole Brown
Feb 14
Six 9-Year-Old Eventers to Watch This Season
Who are the top five Elo-rated 9 YOs in eventing right now? Plus an honorable mention who produced last year's best CCI3* score.
Nicole Brown
Jan 16
How Paris Proved the Power of Data in Eventing: Lessons for LA 2028
Your Early Guide to the Eventing Champions in the Making for LA 2028
Sam Watson
Jan 8
6 Speed Horses
There were lots of examples yesterday of horses who may not capture the obvious headlines but when paired up with their speed today – become very interesting.
Diarm Byrne
Sep 7
Friday Five to Follow
Check out the five horses to follow on day 2 of Burghley 2024
Georgia Patrick
Sep 5
Inside Burghley: What's New in 2024
As the countdown to Defender Burghley Horse Trials 2024 begins, event organizers have unveiled an array of exciting new features and improvements, promising ...
Sam Atkinson
Aug 28
Eventing at Paris 2024 - The Highlights
The eventing competition at the Paris Olympics was nothing short of spectacular; from the amazing setting and backdrop of the Château de Versailles to the ex...
Sam Atkinson
Jul 30
RECORD-BREAKING FIFTH OLYMPIC WIN
In a stunning display, the British team of Tom McEwen, Ros Canter, and Laura Collett have just secured a record-breaking fifth Olympic title for Team GBR in ...
Georgia Patrick
Jul 29
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
A Day of Thrills and Triumphs: Reflecting on Cross-Country Action
Today's cross-country event felt like a whirlwind, packed with excitement, surprises, and drama. Here’s a breakdown of the day’s highlights and standout mome...
Sam Atkinson
Jul 28
Paris 2024 Olympic Cross-Country Preview: Course Insights and Top Contenders
As the equestrian world turns its attention to the Château de Versailles for the Paris 2024 Olympics, the cross-country course designed by Pierre Le Goupil i...
Sam Atkinson
Jul 27
The Olympic Eventing Preview: 3 Key Insights for Paris 2024
As the Paris 2024 Olympics have arrived, the excitement in the equestrian world is palpable. Here are the three essential things you need to know about the e...
Sam Atkinson
Jul 26
Twenty years, 100 five-stars for Oliver
Ask anyone involved in the sport what it takes to get one horse, to one five-star. The training, the team, the time, the trust. Oliver Townend is about to pa...
Diarm Byrne
Apr 25
Emily King now a live contender to win Badminton
Lots of people who saw the Valmy Biats win at Thoresby Park felt it was special. As the ratings came in, it got even more exciting here at HQ. Emily's win ca...
Sam Atkinson
Apr 10
Badminton 2024 - The Early Guide
We are a long way away from the event and there are lots of stories likely to unfold between now and early May. The Prediction Centre and the podcast are her...
Diarm Byrne
Mar 25
Who gets your vote for the 2023 EquiRatings Horse of the Year?
The ERHOTY 2023 contenders are all very different & all very impressive. But only ONE could come out on top...
Maria Muñiz
Dec 7
8 horses (and times) you need to follow today
About half will jump clear, very few if any will make the time. Here are the ones to get you a read on the course.
Diarm Byrne
Sep 2
The Top Five – Who Wins & What You Need To Know
With the help of EquiRatings Prediction Centre, we analyse the top contenders and their chances of clinching the victory at Badminton 2023.
Diarm Byrne
May 7
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