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FEI GANDINI WORLD JUMPING RIDERS RANKINGS
Top Ten Final participating field

The 47th edition of the FEI Gandini World Jumping Riders Rankings decides on the participating field of the Top Ten Final to be held in Geneva (SUI) Palexpo arena on 11 December 2004 at 20.45.

The qualified riders are:
1. Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum (GER)
2. Ludger Beerbaum (GER)
3. Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA)
4. Marcus Ehning (GER)
5. Beezie Madden (USA) (will not participate to the Final)
6. Toni Hassmann (GER)
7. Markus Fuchs (SUI)
8. Otto Becker (GER)
9. Ludo Philippaerts (BEL)
10. Robert Smith (GBR)
11. Michael Whitaker (GBR)

The 4th Top Ten Final, open to the best 10 riders of the FEI Gandini World Jumping Riders Rankings, is organised with the support of Rolex and Gandini. The first two editions saw the victory of Ludger Beerbaum (GER), with Goldfever in 2001 and Gladdys S in 2002. Rodrigo Pessoa (BRA) and Baloubet du Rouet won the 2003 edition.

Six nationalities are represented in the Top Ten of the FEI Gandini Riders Rankings of this month. No 5 of the rankings, the American Beezie Madden will not come to Geneva, leaving her place to No 11 of the FEI Gandini World Rankings, Michael Whitakers, who already confirmed his participation. German Lars Nieberg (placed 12th) is the reserve rider.

It is the third time after 1995-96 and 2001-02, that the Geneva Horse Show has been distinguished as the "World Best Indoor Show" of the season. This title is awarded by a vote of the international riders, who select the best Indoor and Outdoor shows for the yearbook "l'Année Hippique". The Organising Committee and the 700 volunteers of CSI-W Geneva have been praised by the riders for the excellence of the installations and organisation, the diversity of the programme and their great sense of hospitality.

During a press conference in Geneva this morning, the new Director of the Organising Committee, Sophie Mottu, presented the 44th edition of CSI-W Geneva, which is being held in Geneva Palexpo exhibition halls since 1991. The size of the world's biggest indoor arena has been further increased to 88 x 51 meters (about 4500 sqm). On thousand seats have been added to bring the total capacity of the arena to 7600 seats. Fifty-nine riders from 17 nations will participate in 22 competitions, including the 4th leg of the FEI World Cup Western European League, which will take place on Sunday 12 December at 14:00.

Spring has brought excellent news for the Geneva International Horse Show: the confirmation that the fourth edition of the Top-10 world final will once again take place in the city at the outflow of the Rhone this December!

A wonderful reward for the organisers of the Geneva International Horse Show: The International Jumping Riders' Club (IJRC) voted in favour of this event in Geneva organising the fourth edition of the Top-10 world final.

The Geneva International Horse Show is reaping the rewards for its efforts. In fact, the mandate to organise the Top-10 world final is not renewed by tacit agreement, and the Geneva event must demonstrate its competence on each occasion to fend off the growing competition.

This final, held once a year, permits the ten best horsemen and women on the planet to compete in the same event. The two first editions were won by Ludger Beerbaum of Germany, with Goldfever in 2001 and with Gladdys’S in 2002. Last year Rodrigo Pessoa with Baloubet du Rouet won this final.

The fourth edition of the Top-10 world final will thus assure the organisers in Geneva of the best horsemen and women on the planet being present. This will certainly delight the public at Palexpo, where the event draws always a large audience.

Like the first three editions, the 2004 Top-10 world final will be presented by the watchmaking firm Rolex and Gandini. It is noteworthy that Rolex has been sponsoring the Geneva International Horse Show since the 1996 final.

Les dix cavaliers du Top Ten

Le classement provisoire de la FEI World Cup Jumping 2004/2005

Après trois épreuves (Oslo, Helsinki et Vérone):