Jumping: Kent Farrington remains world number one
Kent Farrington (USA) continues to win and win and remains at the top of the world rankings five months after reaching the number one spot, followed by Great Britain’s Ben Maher. Scott Brash (GBR) ascends to the third position after a successful summer season; Christian Kukuk (GER) drops to fourth position, followed by his fellow countrymen Richard Vogel who is now fifth.
Erynn Ballard is currently the only Canadian in the top 100, sitting 46th.
League of Nations: USA is undisputed leader
For the ninth consecutive month, USA maintains its position as leader of the Longines League of Nations™ ranking. Ireland remains in second place, followed by current European Champions Belgium in third. Germany has dropped to fourth place, while France drops from third to fifth.
The last qualifying spot (10th) is still Brazil’s and its most immediate threat is now Sweden, which has surpassed Canada, now 12th.
Dressage:: Justin Verboomen, Zonik Plus reign
For the second consecutive month, Justin Verboomen (BEL) is at the top of the world ranking. In second position lies Isabell Werth, followed by Denmark’s Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour, who is back in the top three. Becky Moody (GBR) retains her fourth spot, while her compatriot Charlotte Fry closes the top five.
Verboomen’s nine-year-old black stallion and double European Champion, Zonik Plus, is the leader of the horses’ ranking for the second consecutive month. Jagerbomb has climbed to second place, the best-ever ranking for Becky Moody’s ride, followed by Glamourdale (Charlotte Fry), who drops to third.
Canada’s riders continue to sit outside the top-100 mark, now led by Denielle Gallagher in 120th place. Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu continues to do extremely well with some developing horses and has moved up to 2nd place in the 2* ranks and is 3rd on the 1* list.
Para-Dressage: No changes at the top
Team USA are leading the way in the senior Para Dressage Rankings: Fiona Howard and Team USA maintain the top spot in both Individual and Team rankings. Sara Morganti (ITA) and Rixt van der Horst (NED) remain second and third. Italy and Germany are second and third, respectively in the Team ranking.
Canada has slipped to 20th place, while Roberta Sheffield is still our top athlete in 59th place.
Eventing: Harry Meade spends five months at the top
After the Agria FEI Eventing European Championship 2025 in Blenheim Palace (GBR), the rankings have witnessed some changes. Harry Meade (GBR) repeats for fifth consecutive month at the top; Rosalind Canter (GBR) is still second, followed by new European Champion, Britain’s Laura Collett in third. Her compatriot Tom McEwen climbs to fourth, leaving Boyd Martin (USA) in fifth.
Top Canadian remains Jessica Phoenix, now 31st. One who made a big leap up the standings recently is Waylon Roberts, who moved up 109 places (!) to 152nd after winning the CCI3*-S at The Fork at Tryon aboard Chevalier and placing 4th with Fernhill Salt Lake in Sept.
Driving: Kelly Bruder regains Singles throne
The top positions in the FEI Driving World Rankings Four-in-Hand and Pairs remain unchanged: reigning World Champion Boyd Exell (AUS) continues to dominate, while Stan van Eijk (NED) remains at the top of the Pairs category. In the Singles category, Canada’s Kelly Bruder is once again number one, followed by former leader Marion Vignaud (FRA).
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~ with files from FEI Communications