Sam Lissington and Ricker Ridge Sooty GNZ. Photo by Tilly Berendt.
A big shout to Samantha Lissington (NZL), who made her top 10 debut in the FEI World Rankings this month. Samantha’s been on a hot streak in 2025, amassing points to climb up the rankings, totaling 334 points as of the August 1 update. The top six of the best-ranked in the world remain unchanged from July, with Harry Meade (GBR) holding steady in world #1 position. Boyd Martin is the top-ranked for the U.S., and Cosby Green is also making moves in the standings as the other U.S. rider in the top 20, currently 13th.
You can view the full list of current FEI World Rankings here. These rankings are updated monthly.
U.S. Weekend Events
GMHA Festival of Eventing (VT): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Volunteer]
Otter Creek Summer H.T. (WI): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Volunteer]
Fair Hill International Recognized H.T. (MD): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Volunteer]
WindRidge Farm Summer H.T. (NC): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
Woodside Summer H.T. (CA): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Volunteer]
Masterson Equestrian Trust YEH/NEH/OEH Qualifier (KY): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring]
Major International Events
NAF Five Star Hartpury International (UK): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times/Scoring] [Schedule] [CrossCountry App XC Maps] [Live Stream]
Links & Reading
USEA Eventing Coaches Program Launches ECP Ambassador Program in 2025
How to Stop Your Horse from Swapping Leads
Calories for Horses: Enough, Too Many, Right Type?
Help your horse fit in: how to introduce a horse to a new herd without stress or conflict
German Shortlist for European Junior Eventing Championships in Strzegom announced
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Video Break
This week, the iconic Dublin Horse Show celebrates its 150th anniversary. You can catch all of the action live on H&C+.
