Jumping*: Henrik von Eckermann’s reign continues
For yet another month, Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) is the leader of the Longines Ranking with a total of 3,271 points, followed by USA’s Kent Farrington, who climbs to the second spot only 29 points behind the number one. Steve Guerdat drops to the third place (3,081 points) while his fellow countryman Martin Fuchs (2,963 points) ascends one spot to reach the fourth spot. Great Britain’s Ben Maher rounds up the top five on 2,942 points.
Canada’s four top-100 riders remain Erynn Ballard (27th), Tiffany Foster (31st); Ali Ramsay (91st) and Amy Millar (97th).
*Note: The FEI Board has approved an update to the calculations of the Longines Rankings. The scale table has been updated accordingly for the H (3* & 4* NC) and HH (5* NC) competitions. You can check the Longines Ranking rules here.
Longines League of Nations: USA leads for second consecutive month
After a long run chasing the top, USA surpassed Ireland as leaders of the Longines League of Nations Ranking last month and they’ve managed to retain the top position with a tally of 14,173 points, with Ireland still second on 13,582 points. Germany (13,071 points) remains in third position followed by France (12,977 points), Belgium (12,470 points), Great Britain (12.035 points), Netherlands (11,724 points) and Switzerland (11,468 points). Italy has climbed to the ninth position with 10,451, surpassing Sweden, who now close the top 10 on 9,998 points. Canada is 12th with 9,140 pts.
Dressage: Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour makes it to the top
Denmark’s Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour is the new leader of the FEI Dressage World Ranking (2,132 points) after surpassing Isabell Werth (GER), who is now second with 2,078 points. Charlotte Fry (GBR – 2,012 points) and Dinja Van Liere (NED – 1,845 points) are third and fourth respectively, while Great Britain’s Becky Moody (1,759 points) climbs two spots to reach the Top 5.
Laudrup-Dufour’s mare Mount St John Freestyle (2,132 points) is the new leader of the horse rankings, followed by former number one Wendy de Fontaine (2,063 points). Glamourdale (2,012 points), Hermes (1,778 points), and Jagerbomb (1,759 points).
For Canada, only Camille Carier Bergeron is in the top 100, and has moved up from 66th to 48th.
Para-Dressage: Morganti chases Trunnell’s supremacy
Team USA are leading the way in the Para Dressage Rankings this month: Roxanne Trunnell (2,162 points) and Team USA (1,376 points) maintain the top spot in both Individual and Team rankings. Sara Morganti (ITA) climbs to the second spot, only 48 points behind Trunnell, while Rebecca Hart is now third on 2,106 points. Netherlands (1,356 points) and Germany (1,344 points) are second and third respectively in the Team ranking.
There are no changes in the top Canadians: Roberta Sheffield is 29th, Austen Burns is 32nd and Jody Schloss is 40th. As a team, Canada remains in 17th place overall.
Eventing: Tom McEwen maintains the number one 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. World Champion Yasmin Ingham (GBR) retains her fourth place with 396 points, while her compatriot Laura Collet is fifth on 378 points.
As the North American season gets underway, Canada continues to have just one rider in the top 100 – Jessica Phoenix in 62nd place.
Driving: Exell, Schneiders and Schiltz solid leaders
There are no changes at the top of the FEI Driving World Rankings. In the Four-in-Hand, World Champion Boyd Exell (AUS) continues to maintain his strong leadership with 233 points, while Germany’s Dennis Schneiders (96 points) holds the top spot earned four months ago in Pairs. Luxemburg’s Marie Schiltz holds the number one spot on 89 points in the Singles category.
For Canada, Singles driver Kelly Bruder remains 3rd, with Carole Precious 42nd and Catherine Levasseur 76th.
Endurance: Al Kitbi maintains number one position
Salem Hamad Saeed Malhoof Al Kitbi (UAE) remains number one (1,366 points), followed by France’s Virginie Atger with 1,233 points. Her compatriot Melody Theolissat completes the top three with 1,224 points. Sophia Donovan is Canada’s top rider, sitting 301st.
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