There is plenty for British equestrian sport to celebrate in the latest FEI Youth Rankings, with riders delivering standout performances across both dressage and eventing and reinforcing the strength of the nation’s next generation.
Leading the way is Ella Howard (GBR), who continues to hold the number one position in the FEI Junior Eventing World Rankings on 98 points. Maintaining her place at the top of the global standings, while also sitting inside the top 10 in the Young Riders rankings, marks her out as one of the most exciting young talents in the sport today.
In dressage, Isla Sully (GBR) has secured an impressive third place in the FEI Junior Rankings alongside Vagabond de Massa on 1,729 points. With three wins already recorded at Hartpury earlier this month, the British combination looks well set to climb even higher in the next rankings update, adding further momentum to an already strong season.
Depth of Talent Across British Eventing
The strength of British eventing is once again evident across the youth rankings, with multiple riders featuring among the world’s best.
Alice Casburn (GBR), the 2022 European Young Riders champion, holds third place in the FEI U25 Eventing Rankings on 197 points, continuing to demonstrate consistency at the highest level of age-group competition.
Meanwhile, last month’s World No.1 in the FEI Young Riders Eventing Rankings, Elizabeth Barratt (GBR), now sits just off the top spot in second place on 133 points, with last month’s No.2 Irish Rider Momo Sheehey now on top, The rider looks firmly in contention to take the top spot once again.
Together, these results highlight not only individual success but also the depth of talent coming through the British system.
A Promising Future for British Equestrian Sport
The FEI Youth Rankings, now given greater prominence, offer a valuable snapshot of the athletes who are shaping the future of international equestrian sport. For Great Britain, the latest standings paint a particularly encouraging picture.
With a world number one, multiple podium positions and strong representation across disciplines, British riders are continuing to build a pathway of success from youth level through to senior competition.
As the 2026 season unfolds and key championships approach, these performances provide every reason to be optimistic about what lies ahead for British equestrian sport.
What Are the FEI Youth Rankings?
The FEI oversees around 70 rankings and standings across disciplines including, jumping, dressage, eventing, endurance and para dressage. Youth rankings track performances across junior, young rider and under-25 categories, offering a clear pathway from emerging talent to elite international competition.
