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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.

The Open Champion becomes the World Cup Champion
Greya & Kent continue in their flow state this weekend, adding another major title to their CV to add to their Open title from Wellington. The first US World...
Diarm Byrne
Apr 14

Six horses, two weekends: Why Tamie Smith is the Series favorite
Six different horses across two qualifiers with only three scores on the board. EquiRatings runs the numbers and they point one way.
Diarm Byrne
Apr 16

The Open Weekly: Rebecca Farm, Sweetnam Strikes, and the Aachen Four
A weekly update across eventing, jumping, and dressage, covering results, leaderboard shifts, and the next Open qualifiers.
USEF Media
Jul 14

Karen O'Neal favored as the Series resumes at Aspen Farms
After a break in the schedule, the Series resumes this weekend with Qualifier 13 at Aspen Farms in Washington. With just four combinations entered, Karen O'N...
Ali Barrett
Jun 10

Del Mar's April Qualifier Has The Most Interesting Questions
The field is compressed, the favorite is questionable, and the newest partnership might be the steadiest bet.
Marissa Isgreen
Apr 17

Five Storylines Discussed on This Week’s US Equestrian Open Podcast
The US Equestrian Open season is heating up. Dressage qualifiers are building momentum, the jumping final is suddenly just weeks away, and eventing returns w...
Ali Barrett
Mar 5

Bouckaert Farm: Who's Won & Who's Back?
Thirteen years on from the first CCI4*-S at Bouckaert Farm, the venue has built a strong history in the sport. With multiple editions in some seasons and a w...
Ali Barrett
Mar 4

Fast, flawless, and the first of the 2026 Series: Lucienne Bellissimo & Dyri deliver at Stable View
Lucienne Bellissimo and Dyri won Stable View by delivering one of the rarest results the venue sees. A finish on their dressage score in a class where the ti...
Ali Barrett
Apr 8

Who to Watch at Wellington Week 9
The $500,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix is a proving ground, where clear rounds are rare and new stars often emerge. With a field packed with Olympic me...
Ali Barrett
Mar 7

Ocala and Fair Hill run simultaneously as the Series reaches its halfway point
Qualifiers 9 and 10 of the 2026 US Equestrian Open of Eventing run this weekend across two East Coast venues. Here's what to watch and why the leaderboard is...
Ali Barrett
Apr 16