The race to the top has officially reopened with the release of the latest monthly WBFSH rankings (validated up to May 31). In the showjumping discipline, the 12-year-old Holsteiner gelding Bull Run’s Jireh (born Uno 56, Uriko x Colman) continues his incredible run at the very top of the world. Bred by Timm Peters and campaigned by the USA’s Kristen Vanderveen, the gelding commands the individual Breeder Ranking with 1,146 points.
The WBFSH World Top 3 (Individual Jumping)
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Bull Run’s Jireh (Holsteiner – Uriko x Colman) | Breeder: Timm Peters – 1,146 points
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Gangster Montdesir (Selle Français – Kannan) | Breeder: Haras Montdesir – 1,125 points
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Golden Boy DK (Selle Français – Diamant de Semilly) | Breeder: E.A.R.L. Haras d’Ick – 1,107 points
Studbook Standings & Top 3 Ambassadors
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1. Selle Français (SF) – 6,205 points: The French studbook dominates the rankings. Their points are heavily propelled by their leading top three ambassadors: world number two Gangster Montdesir (1,125 pts), world number three Golden Boy DK (1,107 pts), and Dynastie de Beaufour (1,020 pts).
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2. Holsteiner Verband (HOLST) – 5,114 points: Claiming the second spot, the Holsteiners rely heavily on their absolute world leader and top ambassador, Bull Run’s Jireh (1,146 pts), followed by their second and third strongest anchors, Cloudio (843 pts) and Theo 160 (830 pts).
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3. Belgian Warmblood (BWP) – 5,090 points: Trailing by a mere 24 points, the BWP is breathing down the Holsteiners' necks. Their elite top three ambassadors fueling this podium charge are Otello de Guldenboom (997 pts), Pallieter vd N.Ranch (955 pts), and Hello Jefferson (941 pts).
Meanwhile, in the dressage category, the Dutch KWPN studbook takes a commanding lead with 12,747 points, leaving the competition far behind.
