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The Horses Who Defined Five-Star Records
From Verdi TN’s extraordinary career to Casall Ask’s stunning clear rates, some horses didn’t just compete, they dominated.
Charlotte Smet
Aug 20
Irish Hopes, International Heat: Who Wins the Rolex Grand Prix of Dublin?
From returning champions to rising stars, the stage is set for one of the most thrilling Grand Prix showdowns of the season.
Charlotte Smet
Aug 9
The Definition of Pressure: Ireland, Clear Favourite, But Still Must Overcome the Odds
They’re the clear favourites, but with seven nations chasing them down and the odds stacked against a win, Ireland face the kind of pressure only top-level s...
Sam Watson
Aug 8
Ireland’s Golden Chance: 25th Aga Khan Trophy within Reach in Nations Cup
Clear favourites but never guaranteed. Ireland leads a stacked field into Friday’s Nations’ Cup at the Dublin Horse Show.
Charlotte Smet
Aug 8
150 Years of the Dublin Horse Show: The Superstars, the Stats & the Stakes
The biggest week in Irish show jumping is here. The defending champs are back, the home team is stacked, and some of the world's most in-form combinations ar...
Charlotte Smet
Aug 4
The Story of Five-Star Team Jumping: Who’s Delivering When it Matters?
With 9 competitions down and 5 still to go, the 2025 five-star team jumping season has already delivered standout team results, superstar riders, and horses ...
Charlotte Smet
Jul 30
All Eyes on Dublin: Vale and Carissimo Return in Top Form
Fresh off a breakthrough Grand Prix win in Dinard, Aaron Vale and Carissimo 25 head to the Dublin Horse Show carrying momentum, confidence and a proven track...
Charlotte Smet
Jul 29
The Final Battle: Who Will Claim European Gold at Casas Novas?
A wide-open Individual Final promises drama as Europe’s elite jumpers chase the 2025 title in A Coruña.
Charlotte Smet
Jul 20
High Stakes, High Standards: How Day 2 Played out in La Coruna
The Brits lead, but the Germans have shown they mean serious business. It's all left to play for in Friday's Team Final.
Charlotte Smet
Jul 18
Tight Scores, Tight History: Day 1 Ends, the Challenge Begins
A record number of contenders remain in touch after a thrilling opening day in A Coruña, setting the stage for a gripping battle for medals as history warns ...
Charlotte Smet
Jul 17
Eyes on the Gold: Who are the Favourites for European Glory?
Who are the leading contenders and what makes them stand out?
Charlotte Smet
Jul 16
The Margins Behind the Medals: The Last 10 European Champions
None of the last 10 European Champions completed the Championships on 0 penalties.
Charlotte Smet
Jul 15
Unmatched: Fuchs and Leone Jei Redefine Grand Slam Greatness
After years of close calls, Martin Fuchs and his remarkable partner Leone Jei have etched their names into the history books with an iconic win at Aachen. An...
Charlotte Smet
Jul 7
Predictably Brilliant: How Team USA Triumphed in Aachen
When the numbers backed USA, they delivered, but it was the drama on course that truly defined Aachen’s Nations Cup night.
Charlotte Smet
Jul 4
Stars of the Show: Who’s Set to Shine at CHIO Aachen 2025?
Which combinations are bringing top-class consistency, and who’s arriving in flying form at the sport’s biggest stage?
Charlotte Smet
Jul 2
La Coruña 2025: Is Germany’s Loss Belgium’s Gain?
With Messi van’t Ruytershof ruled out of the European Championships, Germany’s win chances tumble — and Belgium rise to the top.
Charlotte Smet
Jun 24
Messi Van 't Ruytershof’s Rotterdam Rehearsal for European Gold
Few partnerships have matched the consistency and upward momentum of Messi Van 't Ruytershof and Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann in recent seasons. While a...
Ali Barrett
Jun 20
Dutch Determination, Irish Momentum, German Precision: Who Will Rise in Rotterdam?
All eyes turn to Rotterdam for the latest chapter in the Longines League of Nations – and for some, it’s the last dress rehearsal before European Championshi...
Charlotte Smet
Jun 19
What the Elo Rating Can Already Tell Us About the Upcoming European Championships
If every nation brings their top-rated combinations to La Coruna, who becomes European Champion?
Charlotte Smet
Jun 4
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
Can Team USA turn Friday’s Nations Cup win into a Rome double?
The United States team is still riding the high of Friday’s Nations Cup win, but strong entries from Britain, Switzerland and Germany keep the outcome of the...
Charlotte Smet
May 25
Who Wins the LGCT Grand Prix of Madrid?
World #1 Kent Farrington, Belgium’s star-studded stallion Ermitage Kalone and Madrid’s unforgiving grass ring. Sunday’s LGCT Grand Prix has fireworks written...
Charlotte Smet
May 17
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
From Madrid to Milan: What Recent European Champions Tell Us About La Coruña 2025
With the FEI Jumping European Championships landing in La Coruña, Spain this July, the question on every fan’s mind is simple: who fits the winning profile?
Charlotte Smet
May 13
Ruthless Precision: Kent Farrington Reclaims World #1 Spot
After almost 3 years, Henrik von Eckermann has ceded his throne to the USA’s Kent Farrington. Discover the data behind Kent’s return to World Number 1.
Diarm Byrne
May 6
Casas Novas Contenders: Proven Performers at the European Championship Venue
As anticipation builds for the 2025 European Championships at Casas Novas, all eyes turn to those riders with proven track records at this iconic venue.
Charlotte Smet
Apr 30
CSI5* Kentucky International: The Stars Align in Lexington
From dominant home favorites to decorated challengers from Europe, here’s your ultimate preview of the riders and horses set to define this year’s CSI5* Kent...
Charlotte Smet
Apr 23
PODCAST - Early Predictions: Who Makes the Team for the 2025 Jumping Europeans?
In the latest episode of the EquiRatings Jumping Podcast, Sam Watson and Charlotte Smet take a deep dive into early team predictions for the 2025 Jumping Eur...
Charlotte Smet
Apr 20
4 Champions We Might See at the Jumping Europeans in La Coruña This Summer
With team and individual glory up for grabs, let’s look ahead to four champions we might see battling for medals once again — names that have already etched ...
Charlotte Smet
Apr 15
From Big Wins to Bold Calls: How the 2025 Season is Shaping Up
From tactical brilliance to breakout performances, this month’s Flair Overview Show unpacks the standout stats, bold decisions, and rising stars shaping the ...
Charlotte Smet
Apr 11
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