British riders have delivered a standout performance in the latest FEI Youth Rankings for March 2026, with multiple athletes securing top positions across the eventing divisions and reinforcing Great Britain’s strength in developing young equestrian talent.
Eventing
Leading the charge is Elizabeth Barratt, who tops the FEI Eventing Young Rider World Rankings, holding a narrow but significant lead at the head of a highly competitive leaderboard. Barratt, who was part of Team GB’s bronze medal-winning squad at the 2025 European Young Rider Championships in Strzegom, sits just two points ahead of Ireland’s Momo Sheehy.
In the Junior rankings, Ella Howard (feature image) has also claimed the world number one position, continuing her impressive rise following individual gold at last year’s European Championships. Meanwhile, fellow Brit Alice Casburn currently sits third in the U25 Eventing rankings, adding further depth to Britain’s presence at the top level of youth eventing.
The latest rankings underline a clear trend: British riders are not only achieving individual success but also demonstrating consistent strength across multiple age categories. In the Young Rider division, Britain boasts five athletes within the top 10, highlighting the depth of talent progressing through the pathway. Among them is Jasmine Underwood, who sits third and, like Barratt, was part of the bronze medal-winning team at the European Young Rider Championships in Strzegom.
This concentration of British riders at the top of the leaderboard reflects a well-established development system, with consistent performances at both championship and international level contributing to strong ranking points.
Dressage
In Dressage, Isla Sully has climbed from 10th to third in the Junior rankings, building on her contribution to Team GB’s bronze medal at the European Championships in Le Mans.
Para Dressage
In Para Dressage, Elan Williams holds second place in the U18 rankings, continuing to represent Britain strongly on the international stage.
International Overview
Beyond British success, the March 2026 update sees changes across several disciplines. Belgium’s Thibeau Spits now leads the U25 Jumping rankings, while Switzerland’s Lynn Tallulah Nater retains her position at the top of the U25 Dressage standings. In endurance, Finland’s Saana Nieminen continues to hold the number one spot in the Junior and Young Rider rankings. However, it is Britain’s dominance in eventing that stands out as the defining narrative of this month’s update.
The latest FEI Youth Rankings provide more than just a snapshot of current form; they offer insight into the future of elite equestrian sport. With multiple British riders leading and consistently placing across eventing divisions, the results point to a strong pipeline of talent progressing towards senior championship level. Success at youth level has historically translated into senior success for British eventing, and the current rankings suggest that trend is set to continue.
Key British results from the March 2026 FEI Youth Rankings include Elizabeth Barratt in first place in Eventing Young Riders, Ella Howard in first place in Eventing Juniors, Alice Casburn in third in Eventing U25, Jasmine Underwood in third in Eventing Young Riders, Isla Sully in third in Dressage Juniors, and Elan Williams in second in Para Dressage U18.
Feature image: FEI Eventing European Championship Strzegom 2025, Poland. Gold ELLA HOWARD of Britain, silver PIA SOPHIE SCHREIBER of Germany, and bronze MATIS COGNIET of France react on the podium in the juniors’ prize-giving ceremony after FEI Eventing European Championship in Strzegom, Poland, August 24, 2025.
