The 10 riders to qualify for the 24th edition of this prestigious IJRC event have been announced, based on the latest FEI Jumping World Ranking and in accordance with the IJRC regulations.

The riders who will compete in the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final 2025 are:

  1. Kent Farrington (USA)

  2. Scott Brash (GBR)

  3. Ben Maher (GBR)

  4. Christian Kukuk (GER)

  5. Gilles Thomas (BEL)

  6. Richard Vogel (GER)

  7. Harrie Smolders (NED)

  8. Daniel Coyle (IRL)

  9. Julien Epaillard (FRA)

  10. Steve Guerdat (SUI)

As always, the line-up is outstanding. This year’s field includes Christian Kukuk, the 2024 Olympic champion, and Richard Vogel, the 2025 FEI Jumping European champion, setting the stage for an exciting German showdown in Geneva.

They will be joined in the arena by four riders who have already etched their names in the history of the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final and are true legends of show jumping: Steve Guerdat (12 appearances and three victories), Kent Farrington (eight appearances and two victories), Ben Maher (seven appearances and one victory) and Scott Brash (five appearances and one victory).

Among the qualified riders are debutants Gilles Thomas and Daniel Coyle, who have made a significant impact during the current season. Thomas is already shining at the highest level, with several Grand Prix wins and a team gold medal at this year’s FEI Jumping European Championships. The Belgian was also a finalist at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

In the history of the Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final, Steve Guerdat stands out for his remarkable achievement of winning the class three times, each with a different horse: Jalisca Solier (2010), Alamo (2018), and Venard de Cerisy (2023). His victories remain milestones in a competition that continues to celebrate excellence, determination, and outstanding skills in show jumping.