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Show Jumping - Jessica Kurten Climbs to World No .2 Spot
 

THE latest world rankings in show jumping released by the FEI (Federation Equestre Internationale) today (Wednesday) show that Ireland's Jessica Kurten is in second place behind Germany's Marcus Ehning.

Kurten, who hails from Cullybackey in Co. Antrim, now holds the highest position in the world rankings achieved by an Irish rider since the FEI/Gandini Jumping Riders' World Ranking List was introduced six years ago.

The 36 year-old rider has been steadily climbing the world table in recent months, but a run of major successes in Grands Prix and other classes last month has now catapulted her into the top end of the rankings. The World Ranking List published today shows that Kurten has now overtaken former World Champion and current Olympic Champion, Brazil's Rodrigo Pessoa, who trails behind her in third place.

Over 1600 international riders compete for places in the FEI/Gandini Jumping Riders' World Ranking List