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Fresh off claiming the top spot in the Longines World Rankings, Kent Farrington proved exactly why he’s the man to beat, piloting Orafina to a commanding win in the $62,500 Spring Classic CSI3* at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show.

Want to see the iconic Badminton cross-country course through the eyes of a legend? Step onto the field with Olympic medalist and Badminton winner Pippa Funnell as she takes you on a detailed course walk, sharing her expert insights on the challenges, lines, and strategies that riders are navigating this year.

History echoed and glory repeated as Ros Canter and the remarkable Lordships Graffalo claimed victory at the 2025 MARS Badminton Horse Trials, cementing their place as one of the sport’s all-time great pairings.

Under clear skies and electric anticipation, the Mars Badminton Horse Trials delivered a spectacular cross-country day, filled with high-stakes drama, technical brilliance, and heart-stopping reviews that reshaped the leaderboard. As riders tackled Eric Winter’s bold course—now in his eighth year designing for Badminton—the phase lived up to its reputation for challenge and change.

Kent Farrington from the United States has been ranked as the world number one in show jumping according to the latest update from the Longines Rankings. This ranking update, released on May 6, 2025, reveals that Farrington has garnered 3,269 points, securing his position after a notable victory at the CSI5* event in Lexington, Kentucky.

Lexington, KY – After a thrilling day of cross-country action at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, Michael Jung and his superstar partner FischerChipmunk FRH continue to dominate, maintaining their lead with an impressive score of 21.0 heading into the final phase.

Lexington, KY – Kent Farrington and his lightning-fast mare Greya once again proved why they are one of the top combinations in the world, capturing the win in the $400,000 Kentucky International CSI5* Grand Prix with a brilliant double-clear performance.The current World No. 2 rider showcased masterful precision and speed, piloting Greya to an unbeatable time of 42.93 seconds in the jump-off.

An international show jumping competition will take place from April 25 to 27, 2025, at the Rolex Stadium, located in Kentucky Horse Park. This event will showcase elite riders and horses from various countries in Lexington, USA. The CSI5* Kentucky International is anticipated to offer a thrilling weekend filled with professional sporting events.

The equestrian events of Jumping, Dressage, and Eventing will be included in the competition at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. This program will include six medal events: a Team and an Individual event in each discipline. The total quota of 200 places for equestrian athletes remains unchanged from the Paris 2024 Olympics, with 75 allocated for Jumping, 60 for Dressage, and 65 for Eventing.

Eventing enthusiasts are preparing for an exciting weekend as the 2025 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by MARS Equestrian™, returns to the Kentucky Horse Park. The World’s Best Riders Are Coming to Kentucky!This event promises to highlight some of the finest talent in the sport, with live and on-demand streaming provided by ClipMyHorse.TV for audiences around the world.