The FEI has released its May 2025 Rankings, offering key updates across all disciplines, including major movements at the top and notable performances from British athletes.
In Jumping, Kent Farrington (USA) has taken over as World No. 1, ending Henrik von Eckermann’s long reign. Britain’s Ben Maher has climbed to second place with 3,064 points, edging ahead of von Eckermann (3,026). Fellow Brit Scott Brash remains outside the top ten.
The Longines League of Nations™ Ranking sees Team USA retain the top spot (14,248 points), while Team GB holds steady in sixth position with 12,448 points. Ireland and France round out the top three.
In Dressage, Denmark’s Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour stays at World No. 1 with 2,024 points. Britain’s Charlotte Fry, recent FEI Dressage World Cup™ Champion, moves into second place (1,908 points), pushing Germany’s Isabell Werth into third. Becky Moody (GBR) retains fourth position with 1,737 points, marking a strong showing for British dressage.
On the Horse rankings, Mount St John Freestyle, partnered with Laudrup-Dufour, continues to lead. Glamourdale is second, followed by British horse Jagerbomb, now in third.
In Eventing, the USA’s Boyd Martin takes the lead with 543 points, ending Great Britain’s recent dominance. Tom McEwen (540 points) and Harry Meade (537 points) take second and third respectively, with Rosalind Canter now fifth.
Para Dressage continues to see dominance from Team USA, with Fiona Howard leading individually (2,155 points) and the team holding top spot (1,376 points). The British Para Dressage U18 rider, Elan Williams, has dropped behind Ireland’s Katie Reilly, who now leads the category.
In this month’s Ranking Spotlight, Dutch rider Tessa Kole leads the FEI Dressage World Youth Ranking – Young Riders, after impressive results in Tolbert with Hexagon’s King Robert. She rose from seventh to first in just one month.
While several British athletes remain in strong positions across disciplines, increasing pressure from international competitors signals an exciting season ahead.
