FEI Rankings Update for April 2025

A snapshot of the main movers and shakers for the month of April 2025 in the senior World Rankings, and a look at the top Canadians.

Two Canadian dressage riders on their horses.

(Left) Camille Carier Bergeron and Finnlanderin remain the Canadian dressage leaders; (right) Denielle Gallagher made a 49-point leap up the charts recently thanks to good performances (and personal bests) with Come Back De Massa. (Ben Radvanyi and Andrew Ryback Photography)

By: Horse Sport staff | April 15, 2025

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you're listening to an article from horse sport.com. fei rankings update for april 2025 by: horse sport staff |. jumping: kent farrington chases henrik von eckermann. for yet another month, henrik von eckermann (swe) remains at the top of the longines ranking with a total of 3,278 points, followed closely by usa’s kent farrington, who is just 51 points behind the swede. olympic champion christian kukuk (ger) climbs to the third spot with 3,008 points, while ben maher is now fourth on 2,957 points. switzerland’s steve guerdat drops to fifth with 2,956 points. there are now only two canadians in the top 100: erynn ballard (27th) and tiffany foster (43rd). longines league of nations: usa consolidates its dominance. after two months at the top, usa (14,066 points) consolidates its position as leader of the ranking, cemented by its victory on home soil in the second leg of the longines league of nations™ 2025. ireland (13,815 points) remains close to the leaders, only 241 points behind, while germany is third, on 13,324 points. advertisement scroll to continue with content dressage: laudrup-dufour, mount st john freestyle retain top spots. denmark’s cathrine laudrup-dufour remains leader of the fei dressage world ranking (2,024 points) one month after surpassing isabell werth (ger), who is second with 1,855 points. charlotte fry (gbr – 2,012 points) is third while becky moody (gbr – 1,682 points) keeps on climbing and is now fourth after surpassing netherland’s dinja van liere (ned – 1,845 points), who rounds up the top 5. laudrup-dufour’s mare, mount st john freestyle (2,024 points) remains the leader of the world rankings, followed now by glamourdale (1,817 points), who has climbed one spot. dsp quantaz climbs from ninth to third with 1,720 points, while jagerbomb (1,682 points) is now fourth and total hope old is fifth (1,595 points). for canada, camille carier bergeron has dropped a bit from 48th to 57th place; her finnlanderin is 59th on the horses’ list. interesting to note the big move denielle gallagher has made up the list (165th-116th) with some strong performances recently with come back de massa. also, in the 2* rankings there are four canadians with developing horses to watch: brittany fraser-beaulieu and jaccardo (18th and also 3rd in the 1* ranking with several nice horses), simone williams (herdiero santana, 36th), lori bell (flirt, 46th) and brittney simpson (hickory, 56th). para-dressage: morganti chases trunnell’s supremacy. team usa are staying strong in the para dressage rankings this month: fiona howard (2,156 points) and team usa (1,376 points) maintain the top spots in both the individual and team rankings. sara morganti (ita) retains her second spot on 2114 points, as well as rebecca hart keeping third on 2,105 points. netherlands (1,356 points) and germany (1,344 points) are second and third respectively in the team ranking; canada sits 16th an improvement of one place since last month. individually, the top canadians remain the same: roberta sheffield (28th), austen burns (32nd) and jody schloss (39th). eventing: tom mcewen maintains the #1 spot. great britain’s dominance in the fei eventing world athlete ranking remains undisputed, with four athletes in the top five. tom mcewen (552 points) remains the leader, with tim price (nzl – 536 points) in second, ahead of rosalind canter (gbr), who’s third with 487 points. after his victory in montelibretti (ita), harry meade (gbr) has climbed three spots to surpass world champion yasmin ingham (gbr) who drops to fifth place with 392 points. canadian jessica phoenix has improved her position from 67th to 48th, bolstered by her excellent one-two results at the terranova cci4*-s with freedom gs and fluorescent adolescent. driving: exell, schneiders and schiltz are solid leaders. the top positions in the fei driving world rankings remain unchanged. in the four-in-hand division, reigning world champion boyd exell (aus) continues to dominate with 223 points. in the pairs category, germany’s dennis schneiders retains his lead with 96 points. meanwhile, marie schiltz of luxembourg stays at the top of the singles rankings with 89 points. top-100 canadians in the singles category are kelly bruder (7th) and carole precious (56th). endurance: al kitbi and bettenfeld maintain number one position. there is no movement at the top spot of the fei endurance riders world ranking. salem hamad saeed malhoof al kitbi (uae) remains number one (1,366 points), followed by france’s melody theolissat on 1212 points, trading places with her compatriot virginie atger with 1184 points, who slips into third place. check all fei world rankings here. ~ with files from fei communications.

Jumping: Kent Farrington chases Henrik von Eckermann

For yet another month, Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) remains at the top of the Longines Ranking with a total of 3,278 points, followed closely by USA’s Kent Farrington, who is just 51 points behind the Swede. Olympic Champion Christian Kukuk (GER) climbs to the third spot with 3,008 points, while Ben Maher is now fourth on 2,957 points. Switzerland’s Steve Guerdat drops to fifth with 2,956 points.

There are now only two Canadians in the top 100: Erynn Ballard (27th) and Tiffany Foster (43rd).

Longines League of Nations: USA consolidates its dominance

After two months at the top, USA (14,066 points) consolidates its position as leader of the ranking, cemented by its victory on home soil in the second leg of the Longines League of Nations™ 2025. Ireland (13,815 points) remains close to the leaders, only 241 points behind, while Germany is third, on 13,324 points.

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Dressage: Laudrup-Dufour, Mount St John Freestyle retain top spots

Denmark’s Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour remains leader of the FEI Dressage World Ranking (2,024 points) one month after surpassing Isabell Werth (GER), who is second with 1,855 points. Charlotte Fry (GBR – 2,012 points) is third while Becky Moody (GBR – 1,682 points) keeps on climbing and is now fourth after surpassing Netherland’s Dinja Van Liere (NED – 1,845 points), who rounds up the Top 5.

Laudrup-Dufour’s mare, Mount St John Freestyle (2,024 points) remains the leader of the world rankings, followed now by Glamourdale (1,817 points), who has climbed one spot. DSP Quantaz climbs from ninth to third with 1,720 points, while Jagerbomb (1,682 points) is now fourth and Total Hope OLD is fifth (1,595 points).

For Canada, Camille Carier Bergeron has dropped a bit from 48th to 57th place; her Finnlanderin is 59th on the horses’ list. Interesting to note the big move Denielle Gallagher has made up the list (165th-116th) with some strong performances recently with Come Back de Massa. Also, in the 2* rankings there are four Canadians with developing horses to watch: Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu and Jaccardo (18th and also 3rd in the 1* ranking with several nice horses), Simone Williams (Herdiero Santana, 36th), Lori Bell (Flirt, 46th) and Brittney Simpson (Hickory, 56th).

Para-Dressage: Morganti chases Trunnell’s supremacy

Team USA are staying strong in the Para Dressage Rankings this month: Fiona Howard (2,156 points) and Team USA (1,376 points) maintain the top spots in both the Individual and Team rankings. Sara Morganti (ITA) retains her second spot on 2114 points, as well as Rebecca Hart keeping third on 2,105 points. Netherlands (1,356 points) and Germany (1,344 points) are second and third respectively in the Team ranking; Canada sits 16th an improvement of one place since last month. Individually, the top Canadians remain the same: Roberta Sheffield (28th), Austen Burns (32nd) and Jody Schloss (39th).

Eventing: Tom McEwen maintains the #1 spot

Great Britain’s dominance in the FEI Eventing World Athlete Ranking remains undisputed, with four athletes in the top five. Tom McEwen (552 points) remains the leader, with Tim Price (NZL – 536 points) in second, ahead of Rosalind Canter (GBR), who’s third with 487 points. After his victory in Montelibretti (ITA), Harry Meade (GBR) has climbed three spots to surpass World Champion Yasmin Ingham (GBR) who drops to fifth place with 392 points.

Canadian Jessica Phoenix has improved her position from 67th to 48th, bolstered by her excellent one-two results at the TerraNova CCI4*-S with Freedom GS and Fluorescent Adolescent.

Driving: Exell, Schneiders and Schiltz are solid leaders

The top positions in the FEI Driving World Rankings remain unchanged. In the Four-in-Hand division, reigning World Champion Boyd Exell (AUS) continues to dominate with 223 points. In the Pairs category, Germany’s Dennis Schneiders retains his lead with 96 points. Meanwhile, Marie Schiltz of Luxembourg stays at the top of the Singles rankings with 89 points. Top-100 Canadians in the Singles category are Kelly Bruder (7th) and Carole Precious (56th).

Endurance: Al Kitbi and Bettenfeld maintain number one position

There is no movement at the top spot of the FEI Endurance Riders World Ranking. Salem Hamad Saeed Malhoof Al Kitbi (UAE) remains number one (1,366 points), followed by France’s Melody Theolissat on 1212 points, trading places with her compatriot Virginie Atger with 1184 points, who slips into third place.

Check all FEI World Rankings here.

~ with files from FEI Communications