The FEI Rankings for May 2026 delivered another strong showing for British riders, with Team GBR athletes featuring prominently across eventing, jumping, dressage and para dressage. From world number one positions to top-three team standings and continued success at five-star level, British combinations continue to make their mark on the international equestrian stage.
Fresh from Ros Canter’s history-making third consecutive victory at Badminton Horse Trials, British eventing continues to dominate the international stage, with three riders now sitting inside the FEI Eventing World Top Four.
The latest FEI monthly rankings underline the current strength of British equestrian sport across multiple disciplines, with Team GBR also climbing back into the top three in jumping, while British dressage and para dressage riders continue to feature prominently among the world’s elite.
British Eventers Continue World Dominance
Harry Meade retains his position as FEI Eventing World Number One on 521 points despite increased pressure from New Zealand’s Tim Price, who has closed the gap to just 28 points following strong recent results.
Behind Meade, Britain’s remarkable depth at the top level remains clear. Laura Collett remains third in the world rankings on 469 points, while Ros Canter climbs to fourth, just 16 points behind Collett.
Canter’s latest rankings rise comes just days after securing a historic Badminton hat-trick, further cementing Britain’s grip on the international eventing scene and continuing a remarkable run of success for British riders at five-star level.
With three British riders occupying positions inside the world top four, the rankings reinforce Britain’s position as one of the dominant forces in global eventing heading into the heart of the 2026 season.
Team GBR Back Up to Third in Jumping Rankings
Britain also enjoyed positive movement in the Longines League of Nations™ rankings, climbing back into third place with 14,031 points after briefly dropping behind France earlier this spring.
Team USA continues to lead the standings on 15,606 points ahead of Belgium on 14,724, but Team GBR’s return to third highlights the consistency and depth within British showjumping across recent international performances.
Germany moved into fifth ahead of Ireland, while the Netherlands, Switzerland, Brazil and Italy complete the top 10.
British Dressage Riders Continue Strong Form
British dressage also remains well represented among the world’s best, with Charlotte Fry climbing to second in the FEI Dressage World Rankings on 1,971 points, just behind Denmark’s Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour on 2,018.
Meanwhile, Becky Moody remains fifth in the world rankings on 1,790 points following her breakthrough FEI World Cup™ Final success earlier this season.
British combinations are equally prominent in the horse rankings, with Glamourdale moving into second on 1,971 points, while Jagerbomb retains fifth place on 1,790.
Para Dressage Success Continues for Britain
Britain’s para dressage athletes also enjoyed a strong month internationally.
Mari Durward-Akhurst moved up to fourth in the world rankings on 1,519 points following impressive performances at Hartpury.
Paralympic legend Lee Pearson also returned to the world top 10, climbing from 13th to eighth on 1,396 points after a hat-trick of victories in Belgium.
Team GBR currently sits second in the FEI Para Dressage Nations Rankings on 1,316 points behind the USA, which leads on 1,344. Germany remains third on 1,303.
Across jumping, dressage, para dressage and especially eventing, the latest FEI rankings continue to highlight the strength and consistency of British riders on the international stage as the 2026 season gathers momentum.
