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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.

Plans are underway to relocate international and national dressage competitions to a new area at Wellington International, near the venue’s main entrance. The space, currently used for hunter classes, is larger than the existing Global Dressage Festival grounds and is set to be re-purposed ahead of the 2027 winter circuit. A covered arena is also tentatively included in the proposal.

The equestrian disciplines of jumping, dressage, and eventing will continue to be part of the Olympic Games, as confirmed for LA28 in Los Angeles. This decision, made by the Executive Committee of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), maintains the existing framework with six medal events: one individual and one team competition for each discipline.

Authentic, the iconic show jumper who carried Beezie Madden to two Olympic team golds and an individual bronze, has died at the age of 30. The Dutch Warmblood (Guidam x Katell), affectionately known as “Bud,” passed away peacefully at Madden Mountain in New York, where he enjoyed a long retirement.