Will Coleman Climbed to Third in FEI Rankings
The American rider secured the third spot following strong performances at major equestrian competitions.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Equestrian
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Will Coleman has risen to third place in the FEI Eventing World Athlete Rankings with 500 total points. His advancement follows high-level results across several prestigious international events.
Why it matters
The FEI ranking system highlights consistent performance across the sport, with Coleman's rise reflecting the competitive success of U.S. athletes on the global stage. The United States now holds three of the top six positions in the world standings.
Will Coleman currently holds 500 points in the FEI standings, trailing Boyd Martin with 528 and Tim Price with 534 points. The ranking system is calculated using an athlete's best six results over a rolling 12-month period.
The players
Will Coleman
He is an American equestrian athlete currently ranked third in the world for eventing.
Tim Price
He is a top-ranked New Zealand eventing rider currently holding the world number one position.
Boyd Martin
He is a prominent American equestrian who previously held the world number one ranking.
Caroline Pamukcu
She is an American equestrian athlete currently ranked sixth in the global FEI eventing standings.
The details
Coleman's ranking improved after he won the Kentucky Three-Day Event with Diabolo on a score of 28.1. He also earned points with a fourth-place finish at the FEI Eventing World Championship in Aachen and a seventh-place result at Defender Burghley with a score of 47.2.
Timeline
May 2025: Boyd Martin first reached the world number one ranking.
April 2026: Coleman and Diabolo won the Kentucky Three-Day Event.
August 2026: Coleman competed at the World Championships in Aachen.
September 2026: Coleman finished seventh at the Defender Burghley event.
October 6, 2026: The FEI Eventing world rankings were updated.
Season Trajectory
The current standings underscore the dominance of North American riders, with U.S. athletes occupying half of the top six spots. This shift reflects a strong competitive season as riders aim to maintain high point totals across major international events.
Coleman's third-place ranking confirms his status as a top contender for upcoming major eventing championships based on his cumulative points from his best six outings. With 500 points, he remains within striking distance of the top two spots in the world.
The takeaway
Maintaining a top-three world ranking requires consistent top-ten finishes across multiple prestigious CCI5*-L events throughout the calendar year. Riders must manage their horse's schedule carefully to maximize points while ensuring peak performance at the highest levels of competition.
Further reading
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