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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.
After Wellington: Navigating the New US Equestrian Open Landscape
With AGDF complete, the series enters a new stage—fewer shows, more strategy, and a leaderboard ready to shift.
Marissa Isgreen
Apr 4
Kukuk & Checker 47: The Biggest International Threat to the US Equestrian Open Grand Prix
As the countdown to the Rolex US Equestrian Open CSI5* Grand Prix at Wellington International begins, Christian Kukuk and Checker 47 form a real internationa...
Charlotte Smet
Feb 20
A Fight for Second Place? Hendricks Looks Untouchable in Qualifier 8
Eight riders will face off in the CDIO Freestyle this weekend in Wellington, Florida. But can any of them challenge Felicitas Hendricks’ dominance?
Marissa Isgreen
Feb 21
A Cool Breeze, a Fiery Freestyle: Kohmann and Dünee Shine in Wellington
Kohmann claims the World Cup ticket, but Marek keeps him looking over his shoulder with a powerful freestyle performance.
Marissa Isgreen
Mar 3
Writing History at WEF: Greya's Back-to-Back Five-Star Grand Prix Wins
Winning one five-star Grand Prix at the Winter Equestrian Festival is an achievement—winning multiple in a single season is legendary. Only one horse has eve...
Charlotte Smet
Feb 27
Narrow defeats or convincing victories: how close has it come at the US Open venues?
Like world-renowned stadiums, eventing venues can adopt personalities of their own. Here, we compare them based on winning margins.
Diarm Byrne
Feb 26
Rivalries, Rankings, and One Last Shot at Basel
Marek and Kohmann Battle for a World Cup Finals berth, Lipp eyes the Series lead, and Rizvi looks to shake up the standings.
Marissa Isgreen
Feb 28
Qualifier 8 Recap: When the Numbers Don’t Tell the Whole Story
The data favored Hendricks, but Eger delivered on the night—proving once again that sport is unpredictable.
Marissa Isgreen
Feb 23
New Podcast: Eventing Series Returns; Bouckaert International Preview
The US Equestrian Open is back in action this weekend, with Bouckaert International setting the stage for another thrilling competition. With eight events in...
Diarm Byrne
Mar 6
Beezie Madden on her story, emerging talent on the US Equestrian Open
In this episode, show jumping icon Beezie Madden joins Kimberly Prince and Diarmuid Byrne to discuss the excitement building around the US Equestrian Open an...
Feb 28