The new FEI Jumping U25 Ranking highlights a fiercely competitive young generation, with clear trends emerging at the very top. The top five combines French dominance with strong challenges from Belgium, the United States and Ireland. Small position changes underline how closely matched this leading group has become as the season progresses.
At the top of the ranking remains Nina Mallevaey, who continues to lead the U25 standings with 2788 points. Mallevaey also held first place in the previous ranking, and her ability to defend that position speaks volumes about her consistency.
In second place sits fellow French rider Antoine Ermann with 1993 points. Like Mallevaey, Ermann was also second in the previous ranking, confirming a remarkably stable top two for France.
The third position is occupied by Thibeau Spits, who has climbed from fourth to third place with 1876 points. Spits’ upward move reflects a series of strong international performances, like the World Cup win in Mechelen, that allowed him to overtake his closest competitors. His position places him directly behind the French duo and highlights Belgium’s strength within the U25 elite.
Just off the podium, in fourth place, is Skylar Wireman, who now totals 1752 points. Wireman also improves her position, moving up from fifth in the previous ranking to fourth. Her steady progression underlines the competitive pressure within the top five, where even small gains can result in immediate ranking shifts.
Completing the top five is Tom Wachman, who has made one of the most notable jumps. Wachman rises from seventh to fifth place, reaching 1750 points. His climb into the top five reflects a strong closing phase of the season and places him right on the heels of the American rider ahead of him, with only a marginal points difference separating fourth and fifth.