British showjumper Scott Brash has change into the primary ranked rider on this planet, in accordance with the most recent version of the Longines Rankings for showjumping.
The double Olympic gold medallist had been hovering in second place behind US rider Kent Farrington in current months. However a historic run of grand prix successes all through January has helped propel the 40-year-old to the highest spot on this planet rankings for the third time in his illustrious profession.
“I’m extremely proud to be world primary once more,” mentioned Scott Brash.
“Greater than something, it’s a mirrored image of the extraordinary workforce round me – the individuals who work tirelessly each single day, caring for our horses with such love and dedication. They’re those who be sure the horses are as completely happy and wholesome as they will probably be, permitting us to do what we do and who hold all the pieces shifting ahead.”
Scott Brash leads Kent Farrington and Ben Maher on this planet rankings
Scott leads the worldwide standings with 3,459 factors, forward of Kent Farrington in second with 3,415 factors. Scott’s Olympic team-mate Ben Maher strikes as much as third place.
“For me, reaching primary isn’t about just some current outcomes,” mentioned Scott, who racked up an excellent fifth grand prix success in as many weeks in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday (31 January). He even landed two grands prix in someday, twice.
“It’s one thing that’s constructed quietly and patiently over a few years.”
“This feels so particular”: Scott pays tribute to “exceptional” horses
“With horses, success comes from the time you put money into them, the belief you develop, and understanding it’s a long-term journey,” Scott mentioned. “That’s why it feels so particular to face right here with such exceptional horses, all of whom really feel on the very high of their recreation.”
In December, Scott topped the distinguished Rolex IJRC High 10 Remaining with Whats up Chadora Woman and adopted up with a historic hat-trick of five-star grands prix – two with Whats up Jefferson and one with Whats up Mango. He additionally triumphed in a brace of CSI3* grands prix using H&H‘s showjumping horse of the yr 2025, Whats up Folie, and Whats up Chadora Woman, all of whom are owned by his nice supporters Woman Pauline Harris and Woman Pauline Kirkham.
“That is additionally a second to say thanks to my homeowners, who’ve supported me for thus a few years with belief and perception, and to our companions, whose assist makes a lot attainable,” mentioned Scott, who held the world primary place on two separate events between 2013 and 2015.
“My focus now stays easy – to maintain the horses as match, wholesome and completely happy as they are often. Every thing else follows from that.”
Learn extra about Scott Brash’s newest grand prix triumph on this week’s Horse & Hound journal, in outlets Thursday, 5 February.
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Scott Brash and Whats up Mango win the CSI5* grand prix in Doha, Qatar.
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Scott Brash and Whats up Sanctos on their solution to successful the Rolex Grand Slam of Showjumping in Spruce Meadows, Canada, in 2015.
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David Honnet with Scott Brash’s stallion Whats up Valentino.
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H&H showjumping editor
Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her function as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the globe reporting from exhibits and interviewing riders, connections and people concerned behind the scenes. Since becoming a member of H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on each topic throughout the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to steady administration — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She additionally has first-hand expertise of working within the equestrian business as a using teacher and yard supervisor.
