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16 Australian dressage combinations within the top 250 in the world

It comes as no surprise that Isabell Werth and Weihegold OLD remain the number one combination, however there are a number of Aussies making their way up the rankings...

Adele Severs

Published 6 Mar 2019

Mary Warren and Mindarah Park Raphael, pictured here competing in the CDI4* events at Dressage by the Sea. The pair are now ranked at 250 in the world.

© Roger Fitzhardinge

By Equestrian Life

The lastest FEI Dressage World Rankings have been released, and it comes as no surprise that Isabell Werth and Weihegold OLD remain the number one combination. Isabell also holds third and fourth spots with Bella Rose and Emilio respectively.

Defending series champion, Germany’s Isabell Werth, won today’s ninth and penultimate leg of the FEI Dressage World Cup with Weihegold ©FEI/Stefan Laf

Germany’s Isabell Werth and Weihegold, who are the current world number one combination.

© FEI/Stefan Laf

Laura Graves and Verdades, who have enjoyed success on home soil at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) and booked a rematch with Isabell at the World Cup Final in Gothenburg, are a close second in the rankings. Fellow Americans Kasey Perry-Glass and Dublet, who have also produced some outstanding performances at the AGDF in recent weeks, are in fifth place — moving up from eighth the previous month.

Helen Langehanenberg and Damsey FRH, Charlotte Dujardin and Mount St John Freestyle, Dorothee Schneider and Sammy Davis Jr., Edward Gal and Glock’s Zonik, and Jessica Von Bredow-Werndl on TSF Dalera BB round out the top ten.

The highest ranked Australian combination is Kristy Oatley and Du Soleil in 37th (up from 39).

Kristy Oatley and Du Soleil - © Michelle Terlato

Kristy Oatley and Du Soleil at WEG, 2018.

© Michelle Terlato

There are also 15 other Australian combinations who are currently within the top 250 in the world: Sue Hearn and Remmington have risen from 143 last month up to 114; Rozzie Ryan and Jarrah R have risen from 140 to 119, and Rozzie is also ranked 192 with Adonie; Alycia Targa and CP Dresden are ranked 178 up from 205, Dirk Dijkstra and AEA Metallic are ranked 189 up from 316; Hayley Beresford and Rebana W are ranked at 203; Gitte Donvig and Sancette are ranked at 210; Lesley-Anne Taylor and Amicelli Gold are ranked at 224; Holly Cutler and Diva Royale are ranked at 235; Tristan Tucker and Zephir are ranked at 244; and Briana Burgess and Sissi are ranked at 248.

Rozzie Ryan and Jarrah R at Willimga Park Dressage by the Sea CDI4* © Roger Fitzhardinge

Rozzie Ryan and Jarrah R at Willinga Park Dressage by the Sea CDI4*.

© Roger Fitzhardinge

Mary Warren and Mindarah Park Raphael, who enjoyed great success at Willinga Park’s Dressage by the Sea, are now ranked at 250… up from 727! These rankings include results from 1 March 2018 – 28 February 2019, and therefore don’t include Mary’s results on the last few days of competition at Willinga Park where she won the Grand Prix Special and Freestyle CDI4*.

There are also a number of combinations who are no longer together, who hold high rankings — Alexis Hellyer and Bluefields Floreno are still at 98, Shannan Goodwin and Aristede are ranked at101, and Mary Hanna and Boogie Woogie are ranked at 151.

FULL RANKINGS HERE

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