Just days after reports emerged of their relationship ending, Bella Hadid's former boyfriend Adan Banuelos has found himself in legal trouble. The award-winning horse trainer was arrested in Texas early on Saturday morning for public intoxication, according to TMZ.
Legal Troubles After a Split
The 29-year-old supermodel and Banuelos, a prominent figure on the competitive horse circuit, recently concluded their romance, as reported by Entertainment Tonight. A source close to the situation told ET that Hadid is taking the breakup particularly hard, describing the split as emotionally significant given the serious nature of their relationship.
'She’s still processing it,' the insider added, noting that the pair had developed a very serious bond. According to the source, Hadid has been immersing herself in her work and surrounding herself with close friends to 'distract herself from the split.'
A Swift Release and Social Media Status
Following his arrest, Banuelos was processed at Parker County Jail. He quickly posted bond, securing his release after paying a $386 fee. Despite the reports of their separation and his recent arrest, the former couple are still following each other on Instagram, maintaining a digital connection.
The Timeline of a Public Romance
The former couple first sparked dating rumors in October 2023, when they were spotted together in Texas. At the time, Hadid was frequently seen attending rodeo events and spending extended periods in the state. By February 2024, the relationship had become public on social media, with Hadid sharing affectionate snapshots of the pair wearing matching cowboy hats.
Throughout their time together, Hadid spoke openly about how grounding the relationship felt, particularly as she took a step back from the spotlight. She previously credited her life in Texas with bringing her a sense of peace and stability.
Hadid's Personal Journey and Health Focus
The split marks another personal transition for Hadid, who has been candid in recent years about prioritizing her health and well-being amid her long-term battle with chronic Lyme disease. Back in April 2024, Hadid announced she would be taking a step back from modeling after moving to Texas with her 'partner.'
'For the first time now, I'm not putting on a fake face. If I don't feel good, I won't go. If I don't feel good, I take time for myself,' she told Allure magazine. 'And I've never had the opportunity to do that or say that before. Now when anybody sees me in pictures and they say, I look happy, I genuinely am. I am feeling better; my bad days now were my old good days.'
Banuelos' Accomplishments and Shared Visions
Banuelos is an accomplished cowboy and was voted into the NCHA Riders Hall of Fame at age 28, making him the youngest ever to be inducted. In a May 2025 interview with British Vogue, Hadid spoke fondly of Banuelos, who she said was working hard to 'hopefully build a home and a family one day.'
'Family is on my mind,' she told the outlet. 'I can't wait to be a mom. 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.'
A Meeting Unaware of Fame
Hadid also revealed to British Vogue that they met while she was visiting her mother, Yolanda Hadid. At the time, she said Banuelos was completely unaware of her fame and described him as a 'breath of fresh air.'
'He basically came in, walked into the exhibit hall, which is where we do all of the show stuff,' she recalled. 'I was getting a cowboy hat fitted. I just saw him and I was like that's the… I always wanted the cowboy. And he's pretty gorgeous, let me tell you something.'
Mutual Admiration and Simple Living
Meanwhile, Banuelos joked to W Magazine in 2024 that 'if it wasn't for horses' he would 'have never met the love' of his life. 'It's a passion that her whole family shares,' Banuelos continued. 'I was just a lucky guy that said hi. I didn't really know who I was saying hi to. I just knew, she's gorgeous.'
In regards to her horse riding skills, Banuelos said, 'She's very natural, very good at it. All animals, not only horses, love her. Her lifestyle is a lot of fashion and it looks glamorous and this and that, but at heart, she's a cowgirl.'
Life in a Fifth Wheel
A month prior to that interview, Banuelos confirmed on the Along For The Ride podcast that the model had moved into his fifth wheel trainer RV. 'She did do the 5th wheel, happily. It was bada**,' he said. 'It was cool because I really wanted that to be a part of our relationship. You know, you start having feelings for somebody and you start thinking things like, "Man, maybe this is the rest of my life here."'
He added, 'And knowing that she is that simple of a human being [and] that the material things aren't important - or the most important thing.' Banuelos later raved: 'Man, I can't tell you how happy I am. I can't tell you how fortunate I am... this young lady is one of the kindest, biggest-hearted and sweet person I've [ever met]. I mean I didn't know God made 'em like that.'
The Daily Mail has reached out to Hadid's representatives for comment but has not received a response at this time. Neither Hadid nor Banuelos has addressed the breakup publicly.
