Bluetooth OLD, current World number eight, and Frederic Wandres (GER) – © FEI / Leanjo de Koster

11.02.2025

The FEI oversees around 70 Rankings and Standings across all the disciplines, from World Rankings calculated on a monthly basis for Athletes, Horses and/or Combinations, to league, team and regional based standings for Series such as the Longines League of Nations™, FEI World Cup™ and FEI Nations Cup™, as well as a variety of youth categories, among others. 

You will find below a snapshot of the main movers and shakers for the month of February 2025 in the senior World Rankings, as well as a special spotlight on the FEI Dressage World Ranking - Horses for this month’s special “Ranking Spotlight”.  

Longines Rankings: Henrik von Eckermann's dominance continues  

No changes at the top of the Longines Rankings, as Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) leads the rankings for yet another month with a total of 3,381 points, followed by Swiss athlete Steve Guerdat (3,134 points). USA’s Kent Farrington is now third (3,038 points) after surpassing Britain’s Ben Maher (2,992 points). Martin Fuchs (SUI) retains the fifth spot, rounding up the top five on 2,888 points.

Christian Kukuk (GER – 2,862 points) exchanges positions with McLain Ward (USA – 2,803 points) and moves up to sixth. Richard Vogel (GER – 2,764 points) has surpassed Max Kühner (AUT – 2,682 points) and they hold eighth and ninth spots respectively. France’s Julien Epaillard moves up one spot and closes the top ten with 2,645 points.

Longines League of Nations™ Ranking: USA takes top spot

After a long run chasing the top, USA has surpassed Ireland as leaders of the Longines League of Nations™ Ranking with a tally of 13,787 points, while Ireland is now second with 13,564 points. Germany (12,941 points) has climbed to third position after surpassing France (12,799 points), who are now fourth followed by Belgium (12,421 points). Great Britain (11,934 points) drops to sixth while Netherlands climbs to seventh (11,872 points) followed by Switzerland (11,186 points), Sweden (10,543 points) and Italy (10,325 points).

FEI Dressage World Ranking – Athletes:  Werth retains the leadership 

No changes at the top of the Ranking. Germany's Isabell Werth (2,079 points) remains in first position for the seventh consecutive month, but her most immediate threat, Denmark’s Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour (2,072 points), remains second, only seven points behind. Charlotte Fry (GBR – 2,012 points) and Dinja Van Liere (NED – 1,927 points) are third and fourth respectively, while Denmark’s Daniel Bachmann Andersen (1,776 points) climbs one spot to reach the Top 5.

FEI Dressage World Ranking - Horses: Wendy de Fontaine consolidates number one

Two months after getting back to the top spot, Wendy de Fontaine remains at the top of the ranking, with 2,079 points, closely followed by Mount St John Freestyle (2,072 points). Glamourdale joins the 2,000-point club on 2,012 points and remains third, while Hermes N.O.P. follows closely with 1,927 points. Vayron NRW closes the top 5 with 1,771 points. 

FEI Eventing World Athlete Ranking: Tom McEwen, solid leader

Great Britain's dominance in the FEI Eventing World Athlete Ranking remains undisputed, with four athletes in the Top 5. Tom McEwen (552 points) remains the leader, with Tim Price (NZL – 536 points) in second, ahead of Rosalind Canter (GBR), who’s third with 487 points. World Champion Yasmin Ingham (GBR) retains her fourth place with 396 points, while her compatriot Laura Collet is fifth on 378 points.

FEI Driving World Ranking - Four-in-Hand / Pairs / Singles: Exell, Schneiders and Schiltz remain at the top

There are no changes at the top of the FEI Driving World Rankings. In the Four-in-Hand, World Champion Boyd Exell (AUS) continues to maintain his strong leadership with 222 points, while Germany’s Dennis Schneiders (96 points) holds the top spot earned three months ago in Pairs. Luxemburg’s Marie Schiltz holds the number one spot on 89 points in the Singles category.

FEI Endurance Riders and Trainer World Rankings: Al Kitbi and Bettenfeld maintain number one

No movement at the top of the FEI Endurance Riders World Ranking. Salem Hamad Saeed Malhoof Al Kitbi (UAE) remains number one (1,308 points), followed by France's Virginie Atger with 1,264 points. Her compatriot Melody Theolissat completes the top three with 1,224 points. In the Trainers' Ranking, Samuel Bettenfeld (FRA) continues to hold the top spot with 1,381 points, followed by Switzerland’s Gabriela Von Felten (1,264 points) and France’s Lucie Loevenbruck (1,208 points).

FEI Para Dressage World Individual & Team Ranking – USA dominates the rankings

USA Team are leading the way in the Para Dressage Rankings this month, with Roxanne Trunnell (2,162 points), Rebecca Hart (2,106 points) and Fiona Howard (2,089 points) taking the top 3 slots respectively in the FEI Para Dressage World Individual Ranking. USA also leads the Team ranking, with 1,376 points, closely followed by Netherlands, on 1,356 points and Germany (1,344 points).

Ranking Spotlight – Bluetooth OLD climbs to top 10 of the FEI Dressage World Ranking - Horses 

Bluetooth OLD, Frederic Wandres’ (GER) partner, has made an impressive ascent in the FEI Dressage World Ranking - Horses, rising 68 positions. The 15-year-old gelding made his first appearance after Paris 2024 at the FEI Dressage World Cup™ qualifier in Basel (SUI), securing third place in both the Grand Prix and the Freestyle competitions. These results have propelled Bluetooth OLD to the eighth spot in the world ranking.

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