Two Women among the world’s Top 10

The latest Longines FEI Jumping World Rankings confirm once again Scott Brash at the top of the standings, maintaining his lead for a third consecutive month. Kent Farrington remains in second place, while the rest of the top positions see only minor changes, including a switch between Richard Vogel and Ben Maher.

However, the most remarkable highlight of this month’s ranking is the presence of two women in the world’s Top 10!

Laura Kraut holds 10th place, while Nina Mallevaey makes a breakthrough into 6th position, entering the Top 10 for the first time in her career.

 

At just 26 years old, Nina Mallevaey is one of the most exciting young talents in international jumping. After dominating the U25 rankings and delivering consistent top performances throughout 2025, she has now reached a major milestone by joining the world’s elite. Her rapid rise, from outside the Top 100 to the Top 10 in a short time, confirms her as one of the key riders to watch for the future.

Experience and consistency: Laura Kraut

A long-standing figure in top-level sport, IJRC Board Member Laura Kraut continues to demonstrate remarkable consistency at the highest level.

Olympic team gold medalist and one of the most respected riders on the international circuit, Laura is the most decorated team athlete in U.S. history, having competed in more than 90 Nations Cup competitions for the U.S. throughout her career.

A meaningful achievement for the sport

Having two women in the Top 10 is more than a statistical milestone — it is a strong signal for the future of show jumping.

In a sport where men and women compete on equal terms, this result highlights the depth of talent and the increasing impact of female riders at the very highest level.

The IJRC congratulates both Nina Mallevaey and Laura Kraut on this outstanding achievement.

Photo: IJRC Board Member Laura Kraut, with IJRC Director Eleonora Ottaviani (@IJRC/F.Petroni)