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The Highest Rated Burghley Performances That Didn’t Win
Wins are remembered, but ratings tell a different story. Some of the best Burghley performances didn’t come home with the trophy, but the numbers prove they ...
Ali Barrett
Aug 29
5 Things You Need to Know Before Scone Starts
Scotland’s newest 4*-L venue is here. From Wills Oakden’s home advantage to Burghley and Europeans prep, here are the key storylines you need to know before ...
Ali Barrett
Aug 20
Defender Burghley 2025: Meet the Debutants
Defender Burghley is built on history, but its future belongs to the riders taking it on for the first time. 14 debutants line up this year — here’s how they...
Ali Barrett
Aug 20
Defender Burghley 2025: Who’s in the Mix for the Title?
Champions are back, scores need settling, and Oliver Townend’s late entry has shaken everything up. Let's how the top contenders stack up.
Ali Barrett
Aug 18
All Eyes on Arville: Is Chip Still King?
Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, and Sweden all bring their top combinations to Arville this weekend, as a final chance to impress before European selection. T...
Ali Barrett
Aug 14
The Top 10 Finishing Scores on Irish Soil in 2025... So Far
So far this season, the top 10 finishing scores on Irish soil feature flawless debuts, personal bests, and exciting new partnerships. And RED MILLS riders? T...
Ali Barrett
Jul 18
14 Wins and Counting: Lara De Liedekerke-Meier Chases Piggy March's Record
Belgium's Lara De Liedekerke-Meier believes her success is all about numbers—the more horses you ride, the more chances you have to win. But here's the thing...
Ali Barrett
Jul 16
Maximizing XC was the key to US success at CHIO Aachen
Each counting scorer for Team USA climbed up the final leaderboard thanks to their cross county performance.
Maria Muñiz
Jul 14
The Best Rated Performances of 2025... So Far
As we reach the midpoint of 2025, we've witnessed some exceptional performances. From Badminton heroics to breakthrough moments, here are the ten highest-rat...
Ali Barrett
Jul 12
Tim Price & Vitali's Aachen win was their best performance of the last 15+ years
The High Performance Rating tells us so.
Maria Muñiz
Jul 11
Consistent Excellence: Who has the best OBP6 this year?
While winning headlines grab attention, consistent excellence is what separates the truly elite performers in eventing.
Ali Barrett
Jul 10
Which eventers have tallied the most clears inside the time this season?
See who's done it eight, ten or twelve times so far, including any top-level clears.
Maria Muñiz
Jul 10
The Season's Standouts So Far: Top 10 Dressage Scores of 2025
As we come to the mid-point of the 2025 season, let's take a look at the scores that have topped the charts.
Ali Barrett
Jul 10
Fletcha van ’t Verahof is a Belgian legend. Here are five reasons why.
Over a 14-year international career, he and Karin carved out a chart-topping legacy.
Maria Muñiz
Jul 9
Your Aachen Questions Answered
From the USA’s title chances to New Zealand’s dark horse potential, from team strategy to course design and elusive finishing scores, we’re tackling the seve...
Ali Barrett
Jul 3
Selecting Team GB: What Our HPR Hot List Can Tell Us Ahead of the Europeans
Team GB have announced their nominated entries for this summer's FEI Eventing European Championships — but who’s really on top form? Our HPR hot list reveals...
Ali Barrett
Jun 25
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
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