British rider Scott Brash emerged as the highest-earning show jumper of 2025, according to an analysis by sport horse database Hippomundo. He secured €3,516,868 in prize money with just eight horses, outpacing competitors from the United States, France and beyond. The rankings underscore jumping's dominance as equestrian sport's financial leader.
Sport horse performance database Hippomundo has released its analysis of the highest-earning jumping riders for 2025, revealing stark economic disparities within equestrian disciplines. British rider Scott Brash leads with €3,516,868 in total prize money, achieved through eight horses—a notably efficient operation compared to peers relying on larger strings.
The top 10 earners highlight the sport's high-stakes nature: Kent Farrington of the USA follows with €2,473,232 from nine horses, while France's Simon Delestre earned €2,006,925 with 13 horses. Belgium's Gilles Thomas (€1,999,562, 17 horses), Brazil's Yuri Mansur (€1,741,666, 22 horses), Italy's Emanuele Gaudiano (€1,661,746, 13 horses), USA's Laura Kraut (€1,614,241, 11 horses), Germany's Christian Kukuk (€1,602,414, 11 horses), Sweden's Peder Fredricson (€1,469,087, 11 horses), and Germany's Richard Vogel (€1,410,052, 28 horses) round out the list.
Several trends stand out from the data. Earnings at the elite level frequently surpass €2 million, driven by riders managing 10 to over 20 horses in professional stables. The rankings feature strong representation from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and the United States. Although the average return per horse in jumping lags behind dressage, the discipline's volume of starts and international competitions compensates, embodying a high-participation business model.
Overall, jumping solidifies its position as equestrian sport's economic powerhouse, with the top 30 riders generating far higher revenues than in dressage or eventing. This analysis, drawn from Hippomundo's tracking of competition results and performance statistics, was published in early 2026.
