Great Britain’s Scott Brash has been confirmed as the new world number one following the latest update of the Longines Rankings, marking the third time in his career he has topped the global standings.
Brash moves up from second place to reclaim the coveted World No.1 position, leading the rankings on 3,459 points. He edges ahead of former leader Kent Farrington (USA), who now sits second with 3,415 points, underlining just how close the battle at the top of international showjumping remains.
The Scottish rider’s return to the summit has been built on consistent performances at the very highest level of the sport, with his long-term approach once again proving decisive.
“I’m incredibly proud to be World Number One again,” said Brash. “More than anything, it’s a reflection of the extraordinary team around me – the people who work tirelessly every single day caring for our horses with such love and dedication.
“For me, reaching number one is never about just a few recent results. It’s built quietly and patiently over many years. With horses, success comes from the time you invest in them, the trust you develop, and knowing it’s a long-term journey.”
Behind Brash and Farrington, fellow Brit Ben Maher climbs to third place on 3,020 points, with Belgium’s Gilles Thomas close behind in fourth on 3,014 points. Olympic champion Christian Kukuk (GER) completes the top five with 3,011 points.
Germany’s Richard Vogel holds sixth place on 2,947 points, while France’s Julien Epaillard moves up to seventh on 2,831 points. Eighth place is occupied by rising French star Nina Mallevaey, who continues her impressive ascent with 2,818 points, followed by Ireland’s Daniel Coyle in ninth on 2,787 points. Former world number one McLain Ward (USA) rounds out the top ten with 2,759 points.
Mallevaey’s presence in the top ten marks a particularly notable milestone. At just 25 years old, she becomes the youngest female showjumper to enter the Longines Rankings top ten in at least the last two decades. The second-youngest female rider to achieve the feat during the same period was fellow French rider Pénélope Leprevost, who reached the top ten at the age of 30.
Only two male riders have entered the top ten at a younger age than Mallevaey in that timeframe: Bertram Allen (IRL), who did so at 19 in 2015, and Harry Charles (GBR), who broke into the top ten in 2024 aged 24. Switzerland’s Martin Fuchs also reached the milestone at 25 in 2018.
With margins at the top tighter than ever and a new generation of riders continuing to emerge, the Longines Rankings remain a clear reflection of both depth of talent and the evolving landscape at the very top of international showjumping.
The full Longines Rankings list is now available via the FEI.
