Who Is Adan Banuelos? Bella Hadid’s Cowboy Ex-Boyfriend, Split After Two Years

Supermodel Bella Hadid’s romantic life has consistently made global headlines, from high-profile celebrity flings to more grounded, private relationships. On January 26, 2026 (ET), reports confirmed that Bella and Adan Banuelos have ended their two-year relationship due to irreconcilable differences. Here’s a closer look at who Adan Banuelos is and the story behind their split.

Who is Adan Banuelos?

Adan Banuelos is a renowned Mexican-American professional cowboy and cutting horse trainer for both amateurs and aspiring professionals. For those unfamiliar, cutting is a rodeo sport where a horse and rider work to separate a single cow from the herd. Based in Texas, Adan comes from a “large Mexican-American family,” according to Cowboys & Indians magazine. He was inducted into the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Riders Hall of Fame in 2017, one of its youngest members, and is praised for his “keen eye for detail” and “patient, methodical approach to training horses.”

Adan followed in the footsteps of his father, Ascencion Banuelos, the first Mexican-American inducted into the NCHA Hall of Fame, crediting him for fostering a lifelong love of horses. His career highlights include the AQHA Battle in the Saddle Championship in 2012.

Bella Hadid and Adan Banuelos’ Love Story

Bella and Adan met at a horse show in Fort Worth, Texas, shortly after Bella relocated in 2023 to focus on her health, seeking relief from chronic Lyme disease and a quieter lifestyle. The pair were publicly linked in October 2023 after being spotted kissing and holding hands. Bella soft-launched their relationship on Instagram with a carousel from an equestrian competition in January 2024 and officially confirmed it on Valentine’s Day 2024 with a post captioned “My valentine.”

Over the next two years, Bella and Adan supported each other’s professional endeavors. Bella attended his horse-riding events, while Adan was present at her perfume line launch, Orebella. They also appeared together at equestrian demonstrations and celebrated the premiere of Adan’s short film, Horse Sense.

Why They Split

The couple reportedly parted ways in January 2026 after two years together. While neither has publicly commented, insiders cited long-distance challenges, conflicting schedules, and the pressures of managing high-value horses as major factors. Sources described the relationship as “on-again, off-again” and “tumultuous,” making the breakup complex.

Despite their split, both Bella Hadid and Adan Banuelos continue to focus on their careers and shared passion for equestrian sports.