EQUIRATINGS is a new data and analytics company which was set up by Irish event rider, Sam Watson and former commercial lawyer, Diarmuid Byrne. By using data and analytics EquiRatings will be able to highlight horse and rider combinations that are showing signs of being uncomfortable at a particular level. EquiRatings is now monitoring and tracking all horses competing at Eventing Ireland national competitions. Eventing Ireland will use a ‘traffic light’ system to indicate the level of performance (also known as the EquiRatings Quality index or ERQI) and where combinations exhibit a prolonged period of poor form the system may restrict participation.