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Danish dressage rider Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour has maintained her position as the world's leading dressage rider for another month.The latest update of the FEI world rankings confirms that she continues to hold the top spot with 2024 points, surpassing German rider Isabell Werth, who remains in second place with 1855 points.

World number five showjumper Ben Maher secured a significant victory in the United States following a foot injury sustained in a non-equestrian accident. Competing at the Adequan WEF Challenge in Wellington International, Florida, on 27 March, just two days after fracturing his foot, Maher rode his mount Point Break to triumph.

Dressage took centre stage on the first day of the 2025 FEI Sports Forum in Lausanne, with the discipline’s current challenges addressed head-on by the newly formed Dressage Strategic Action Plan working group.

The second and final day of the FEI Sports Forum 2025 opened with a session focused on the future leadership of the organisation. Discussions centred on the profile and job description of the next FEI President ahead of the 2026 election. Janice Shardlow, Chair of the FEI Audit and Compliance Committee, and ASOIF Executive Director James Carr led the session.

On Tuesday, the first veterinary inspection occurred in Basel as the championship prepares to commence. The opening ceremony is scheduled for this evening.

This week, the 45th edition of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final is taking place in Basel, Switzerland.The competition features 41 leading riders from 22 countries, including a strong representation from Belgium.

The inaugural Hunter Derby Friday of the 2025 WEC – Ocala Spring Series began with favorable weather, featuring 34 horse-and-rider combinations navigating courses crafted by Lynn Mullins.

A new concept for young dressage horse classes has been unveiled with the TRT Young Talent Competition, a format designed to give four- and five-year-olds a positive and confidence-building introduction to competition. Developed by trainer Tristan Tucker, the initiative offers a more horse-centric approach that emphasizes relaxation, partnership, and clear communication.

Christian Kukuk (GER) and his longtime partner Checker 47 (Comme Il Faut 5 x Come On) clinched victory in the $750,000 Rolex US Equestrian Open Grand Prix CSI5*, the marquee event of the new US Equestrian Open Jumping Final. The pair topped an elite field of 40 riders in Wellington, Florida, thrilling a sold-out crowd with a 39.2-second jump-off performance.

The 2025 season of the Global Dressage Festival concluded with a highly competitive final class featuring excellent horses. Over 12 weeks, 72 horses participated in qualifying classes, showcasing a strong lineup of young equines with impressive potential for further development.