FEI world rankings update highlights Canadian improvements for March 2026

The latest FEI World Rankings for March 2026 show stability at the top in several equestrian disciplines, with notable gains by Canadian riders. Scott Brash of Great Britain maintains his lead in jumping, while Justin Verboomen of Belgium holds first in dressage. Teams and individuals from Canada continue to climb the leaderboards across multiple categories.

The FEI World Rankings update released on March 6, 2026, provides a snapshot of international equestrian standings in jumping, dressage, para-dressage, eventing, and driving. In jumping, Scott Brash of Team GB retains the top position in the Longines Jumping Rankings, widening his lead over second-placed Kent Farrington of the USA. Ben Maher of Team GB remains third, with Richard Vogel of Germany advancing to fourth after moving up two spots. Nina Mallevaey of France holds seventh and her title as the world number-one female athlete. Among Canadians, Erynn Ballard has risen from 38th to 33rd, and Tiffany Foster sits at 108th, close to re-entering the top 100.

In the Longines League of Nations, Team USA leads ahead of Belgium, with Great Britain now third, France fourth, and Ireland fifth. Canada has improved from 12th to 11th.

Dressage rankings feature Belgium's Justin Verboomen still first after strong performances in Neumünster, Germany, including a Grand Prix win and Freestyle second on Djembe de Hus OLD. Isabell Werth of Germany has narrowed the gap with a double victory in Wellington, Florida, on Special Blend 3. Charlotte Fry and Becky Moody of Great Britain hold third and fourth, while Carl Hester of Great Britain has dropped to 93rd, replaced in the top five by Sweden's Patrik Kittel. In horse rankings, Werth's Wendy de Fontaine takes the lead, with Lottie Fry's Glamourdale second. Canadian riders show progress: Brittany Fraser-Beaulieu up to 19th from 21st, Camille Carier Bergeron to 74th from 76th, and Brittany Eastgate jumping to 115th from 203rd.

Para-dressage sees USA's Fiona Howard leading individuals, with her team atop the standings. Canada's Roberta Sheffield and Jody Schloss have improved to 41st and 56th, respectively, with the nation at 21st in teams.

Eventing rankings remain unchanged at the top, with Harry Meade of Great Britain first, followed by Boyd Martin of the USA and Laura Collett of Great Britain. Jessica Phoenix and Waylon Roberts of Canada stay at 46th and 88th.

In driving, Australia's Boyd Exell leads Four-in-Hand, with Canadians Tommy Ouellet and Gerben Steenbeek at 47th and 48th. Jérôme Drolet of Canada is 97th in Pairs, and Kelly Bruder fourth in Singles. In vaulting, Canada's Talmage Conrad ranks eighth in males, and Megan Leeper 32nd in females.

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