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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 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

Boyd Martin gained 125 points last September. This year he only needs 50 more to take the Series lead.
The Fork at Tryon opens the closing run of the 2026 US Equestrian Open of Eventing on September 10. Boyd Martin arrives third in the Series on 190 points, 45...
Ali Barrett
Sep 2

The Open Weekly: Shanroe Cooley, Greya, and Young Horses to Watch
A weekly update across eventing, jumping, and dressage, covering results, leaderboard shifts, and the next Open qualifiers.
USEF Media
Sep 1

The Open Weekly: Five Qualifiers to Go, Fourth in Aachen, and the Freestyle Top Ten
A weekly update across eventing, jumping, and dressage, covering results, leaderboard shifts, and the next Open qualifiers.
USEF Media
Aug 25

No Combination Has Won Back-to-Back Qualifiers. Wolfert Will Go to Tryon With the Chance.
Thirty five Qualifiers have been won across the US Equestrian Open of Eventing. Thirty distinct combinations have won them. Not one has won two in a row. Jul...
Ali Barrett
Aug 26

The Open Weekly: Burghley Podium, Farrington Opens in Toronto, & a Chance to Test Yourself
A weekly update across eventing, jumping, and dressage, covering results, leaderboard shifts, and the next Open qualifiers
USEF Media
Sep 8

Five Horses to Follow at The Fork at Tryon
The Series restarts on September 10 with three CCI4*-S debutants on the entry list, the highest rated eight-year-old in the US and the highest rated nine-yea...
Ali Barrett
Sep 9