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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.
WEC Preview: Wandres Could Lose the Lead And He’s Not Even There
If Holzer and Darnell both podium, Wandres loses the Series lead. Jennifer Williams might be his saving grace.
Marissa Isgreen
Apr 23
The Open Weekly: The First WEF 5*, Dressage Momentum, and Bouckaert Takes Shape
A weekly update across dressage, jumping, and eventing, covering results, early leaderboard shifts, and the next Open qualifiers.
USEF Media
Feb 10
A First-Timers Guide to the US Equestrian Open of Eventing
Whether you are brand new to the sport or a long-time eventing fan discovering the Open for the first time, this guide answers the most common questions abou...
Ali Barrett
Feb 11
Jewel in the Crown: Goldstrike Set to Shine
All eyes are on Julio Mendoza Loor as he brings his high-scoring masterclass back to the WEC Ocala spotlight.
Marissa Isgreen
Feb 12
Werth is in Wellington — Here's Why It's Not a Foregone Conclusion
Isabell Werth lands in Wellington with Special Blend 3, but with five legitimate contenders and the season's largest field, nothing about AGDF 7 is settled.
Marissa Isgreen
Feb 19
WEF Week 7: Who's Building Toward the Open Final?
The second CSI5* Grand Prix of the WEF season is here and with the Rolex US Equestrian Open Final just five weeks away, tonight's form matters. Here's the US...
Ali Barrett
Feb 21
Megan McIver’s Plan to Turn Seventh into Selection
From beach rides in California to a seventh-place finish in the inaugural US Equestrian Open Series of Eventing, Megan McIver is building her career one calc...
Ali Barrett
Feb 18
Tamie's on top and Sharon surges in the Cosequin® Lexington CCI4*-S
Scoring ran tough and the Win Chance has shifted but two performances in particular gave the crowd something to talk about heading into cross-country day.
Ali Barrett
Apr 24
West Coast contenders deliver in the Cosequin® Lexington CCI4*-S
Tamie Smith, Molly Duda, and Tommy Greengard lay down big performances to sit inside the top ten going into cross-country in the Cosequin® Lexington CCI4*-S
Ali Barrett
Apr 24
Tamie's on top and has a West Coast advantage
She leads the 2026 Series, she has seven horses at the level, and the calendar is about to swing in her favour.
Ali Barrett
Apr 28