10 Photos of Adan Banuelos: Inside the Cowboy Life Post-Bella Hadid Split

The high-stakes world of professional rodeo and the glamour of international fashion have officially parted ways as Bella Hadid and Adan Banuelos confirm the end of their two-year relationship.

Reports surfaced on Monday, 26 January 2026, confirming that the 29-year-old supermodel and the 36-year-old Mexican-American professional cutting horse trainer and NCHA Hall of Fame inductee have 'quietly split' due to the mounting pressures of conflicting professional schedules.

Banuelos, a dominant force in the performance horse industry who became the youngest member ever inducted into the Riders Hall of Fame in 2017, has amassed over $8 million in career earnings. He became a household name beyond the rodeo circuit during his high-profile romance with the 'Orebella founder.

While described as mutual, the breakup is noted for its commercial complexity; the pair remain significant business partners, jointly owning several multi-million-dollar competition horses under Hadid's Iron Heart Performance Horses brand. Insiders suggest the relationship reached a breaking point in early January 2026, following a holiday period in which Hadid opted for a solo trip to Aspen, signalling a departure from the Texas ranch life she embraced in 2023.

Sources close to the supermodel indicate she is 'still processing' the end of what was considered a very serious partnership. Banuelos, who famously convinced the global icon to live in his fifth-wheel trailer during the early days of their dating before she purchased her own rural estate, has returned his full focus to the training pens of Banuelos Performance Horses. Despite the romantic conclusion, their professional ties remain 'iron-clad,' with neither party currently moving to liquidate their shared equine investments, which include top-tier athletes in the cutting horse world, such as the stallion Metallic Tito.

The Business of Breeding and Breakups

The '10 photos' that often defined their relationship, frequently showcasing the pair in matching Stetson hats and vintage denim, belied a deep commercial entanglement. Unlike typical celebrity flings, Hadid and Banuelos invested heavily in the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) circuit. Their joint ownership of high-value stallions and mares, including Imma Be Smooth and Whippish, means they will remain in one another's orbits for the foreseeable future, as breeding cycles and competition schedules for their shared assets are booked years in advance.

Banuelos' ranch in Texas continues to operate as a premier facility, and insiders suggest that while the romantic 'cowboycore' era of Bella Hadid may be over, her impact on the sport remains. She was named the 2024 NCHA Limited Age Event Rookie of the Year under Banuelos' tutelage, a title that has solidified her status as a genuine competitor following her Reserve Championship win in the Futurity Limited Amateur division.

Back to the Saddle: Adan's 2026 Season

For Adan Banuelos, the post-split era is defined by a return to the 'grit and dirt' of his championship roots. He is currently preparing for the 2026 American Performance Horseman qualifier, a prestigious event where he remains a top-seeded contender after winning the title in both 2024 and 2025. The cowboy, who followed in the footsteps of his father, Ascencion Banuelos (the first Mexican-American inducted into the NCHA Hall of Fame), appears to be leaning into his work to navigate the transition.

While the 'Window to the West' film series, which prominently featured the couple's life on the ranch and was celebrated at a special Manhattan premiere in September 2024, remains a popular streaming choice, Banuelos is reportedly looking forward to a season where his performance in the arena takes precedence over his presence in the tabloids. For the 'Queen of the Runway' and the 'King of the Cutting Pen,' the ride may have ended, but the legacy of their crossover romance has permanently shifted the boundaries between the ranch and the red carpet.