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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.
Ashley Holzer on Flo, Neil Diamond, and What the Series Is For
Sitting at the top of the dressage leaderboard, Holzer opens up about the partnership behind the results.
Marissa Isgreen
Jun 18
Three combinations arrive to compete at HITS Hudson Valley
HITS Hudson Valley joins the US Equestrian Open of Dressage for the first time this week. The Saugerties CDI3* runs June 11 to 14, and the Grand Prix Freesty...
Ali Barrett
Jun 11
Back and Winning: Three Qualifier Victories Built on a Comeback
Julie Wolfert and SSH Playboy won at Rebecca Farm on their first run in 15 months. They are the third combination this Series to return from a long layoff an...
Ali Barrett
Jul 23
Can anyone catch Tamie Smith?
Tamie Smith leads the 2026 US Equestrian Open of Eventing by 20 points with all six counting slots filled. Only two more qualifiers are expected to pay the b...
Ali Barrett
Jun 17
Piaffe, Passage and Pirouette: A Beginner's Guide to Grand Prix Dressage Movements
The building blocks behind a sport that, set to music, can look a lot like dancing.
Marissa Isgreen
Jun 25
Meet the US Dressage Team Headed to the 2026 World Championships
Ashley Holzer leads the squad headed to Germany in August, with three riders currently inside the top ten of the US Equestrian Open of Dressage standings.
Marissa Isgreen
Jul 16
The Open Weekly: Maryland, Rotterdam & Holzer Holds
A weekly update across eventing, jumping, and dressage, covering results, leaderboard shifts, and the next Open qualifiers.
USEF Media
Jun 23
11 US Equestrian Open Dressage Riders to Watch at Aachen 2026
They ride for five nations, from the sport's most decorated Olympian to a first-year senior. All eleven spent this season in the US Equestrian Open, and all ...
Marissa Isgreen
Aug 6
The United States Take Bronze at Aachen and Diabolo Finishes Fourth in the World
Five US riders started at Aachen. All five had ridden a US Equestrian Open of Eventing Qualifier this season. The medal was built from the back: the first ph...
Ali Barrett
Aug 19
Too Close? Inside the Tightest Scoring Margins of the Dressage Season
Beyond the flashy rides and the high-scoring outings, a lot of this season has come down to teeny tiny margins. This week, we're looking at the smallest marg...
Marissa Isgreen
Aug 21