Who is Adan Banuelos? All about Bella Hadid’s boyfriend as model reveals she’s ready to be a mom

Bella Hadid is in love with Adan Banuelos, dreaming of getting married, becoming a mother, and growing her family. The 28-year-old supermodel met the 37-year-old Texan cowboy at a horse show and began dating in October 2023.

Adan Banuelos is a Mexican-American professional equestrian, living in the Fort Worth area, Texas. Hailing from a family of horsemen, he has established himself as one of the most eminent trainers in his sport. In 2017, he was inducted into the National Cutting Horse Hall of Fame at just 28.

In a May 2025 interview with British Vogue, she reflected on her relationship with her beau, Adan Banuelos, and their future, and had heartwarming conversations. The couple hopes to build a home and have a family someday.

Hadid opened up about family planning, sharing,

"Family is on my mind. I can’t wait to be a mom."

Sharing her enthusiasm and excitement to embrace motherhood, she further continued,

"I think that I’m somebody for a lot of people, but in the real intimate way of being the person that somebody can count on consistently, that will change my life for me. And I cannot wait. I never grew up being like, 'Oh, I have this vision of marriage.'"

Bella Hadid also mirrored the picture of her perspective, saying,

"I have this vision of being a mother. But it’s got to a point where I’m like: 'You know what? That’s something that’s for me.' I think that would make me truly happy."

Indicating the depth of her relationship with Adan Banuelos, the renowned television personality also revealed the "biggest dream" that she shares with her partner.

"Our biggest dream is to have a summer camp for children. Being in a relationship – he works so much, I work so much – we come together to have these conversations. He knows my passion is philanthropy. I think that’s where I struggle being in this world of so much stimulation."

She followed up with how she feels overstimulated and desires to "just be somewhere helping everybody."

"I think I would wake up in the morning feeling better every day if I could wake up for somebody else, and not for something that meant that I was in a photograph or for me to make more money. I wish I could just be somebody for somebody else," Hadid explained.

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Everything we know about Bella Hadid’s boyfriend, Adan Banuelos

He comes from a lineage of equestrians

Born on April 8, 1989, in Fort Worth, Adan Banuelos comes from a family rooted in equestrian traditions. He follows in his father, Ascencion Banuelos's, footsteps. Ascencion became the first Mexican-American inducted into the National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) Hall of Fame at the age of 13.

He has loved riding horses since he was a child

Adan has been passionate about horse hiding since his childhood. According to a Vogue report, the Horse Sense film's storyline draws heavily from Hadid's boyfriend's personal life and career.

A film based on his life

The 2024 movie discloses that his connection to horses began even before birth. It reveals that his mother rode horses till she was seven months pregnant with him.

Banuelos spoke with W at the premiere event and shared,

"This has been a passion of mine since before I can remember. Without a doubt, there was never anything else that I was going to do."

Adan Banuelos specializes in training riders and cutting horses

Adan is known as a popular cutting horse trainer who trains riders as well. Per AB Performance Horses, he has a training facility in Weatherford, Texas, named Adan Banuelos Performance Horses. He guides the learners to understand the sport of cutting and master the skill.

Here's how Bella Hadid and Adan Banuelos's love story blossomed

In the new cover interview with British Vogue, Bella Hadid reminisced about meeting the love of her life in Texas. Recalling those days, she shared about relocating to Texas, adding,

"My mom was already building a house with my stepdad in Texas. They were like: 'OK, we’re not going to leave you by yourself.' At the time I was a 26-year-old living with her mom on our farm that I also pay for, feeling a full tiny baby child. They were basically like: 'Just come. You can ride, sleep, tap out. You just can’t be alone.'"

Recounting her experience of working with her stepfather, she chimed in,

"So I go. I’m with my stepdad. We move cows, we’re on trail rides, and I’m starting to feel a little better, but just still dealing with my own stuff. Then, the next day, I meet my boyfriend."

Their interaction resembled a fairytale as Hadid described the moment as,

"I saw him walk in and it was like a gust of fresh air. So he basically came in, walked into the exhibit hall, which is where we do all of the show stuff. I was getting a cowboy hat fitted. I just saw him and I was like that’s the…"

Gushing about her boyfriend, she continued,

"I always wanted the cowboy. And he’s pretty gorgeous."

In January 2024, Bella confirmed their relationship by posting a picture on Instagram featuring Adan Banuelos.

While the couple prefers to keep their personal lives private and far from the limelight, they are often photographed at different equestrian competitions and grand events.

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Adan Banuelos's equation with his father explored

Adan Banuelos has been continuing his family's legacy for years now. Per Facts.net, he excelled in horse riding by learning from his family and teachers. His family members, Kent Shiozawa, Drummond Ranch's Tim Drummond, and Western States Ranches's Wes Adams had a huge impact on his career.

While Adan's current net worth has not officially been revealed, his Instagram bio mentions him as the "7 million dollar rider." Also, it is publicly known that he amassed over $5 million from horse riding.

Per Teton Ridge+, Ascencion Banuelos expressed his appreciation for his son, sharing,

"It’s almost like I’m out there doing it, the feeling is that strong. I was doing my job; it’s a team deal, and you pray everything goes right. Adan did a tremendous job organizing the herd, because we didn’t know how the cattle were going to respond in that arena with that crowd. It was a great feeling to see your son win, and we are very blessed, but he has been preparing for it for many years."

While conversing about the National Cutting Horse Association Open Futurity championship in 2020, he also applauded the 6-year-old mare.

"I felt like he had a good chance at winning, because that mare is so awesome. She is so clean, and loves to work a cow; all she wants to do is work a cow. Adan loves that mare. It’s a great team, and he has so much confidence and he is such a cool showman, he just went ahead and showed her."

He continued showing his love for Adan Banuelos, further highlighting his son's love for horses. Recounting his son's childhood days, he also added,

"Even when he was little and got bucked off, just give him a little time, and he’d be back on."

Concentrating on the equation between horses and trainers, he elaborated on the differences in techniques. Ascencion explained,

"There is a difference between training horses like a job and training horses because you love them. If you look at a horse like a friend, you can deal with a friend. If you work horses like a job, it’s like a factory; you are going to make every horse the same, and not get the best out of it, because they are not going to give it. Adan is a true horseman, because he loves what he does."

According to a CHTOLive report, Ascencion left his home in Lobatos to achieve his dreams in the U.S. At the age of 13, he took this major life decision and crossed the river for a better future.

He fought against all battles and emerged victorious, making his name one of his generation's most renowned equestrians. His net worth is around $2.2 million.