Basel, Switzerland – January 11, 2024 – With five more qualifiers to go, highlighted by the leg in Basel (SUI) next Sunday, soon followed by Leipzig (GER) and Amsterdam (NED) still in January, then Bordeaux (FRA) and Gothenburg (SWE) in February, the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western European League race is heating up as the season winds down.

After nine legs, Ben Maher (GBR) leads all riders of the most competitive Longines FEI Jumping World Cup League, securing first place by having tallied a total of 72 points so far. He is closely followed by the current #1 rider in the world, Henrik von Eckermann (SWE), who has 68 points. As the best young rider in the world, Harry Charles (GBR) has confirmed his high status, rounding out the top three with 55 points.

Standings – Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Western European League after 9 legs

Place / Rider / Country / Total / Points

1) Ben Maher (GBR) – 72

2) Henrik von Eckermann (SWE) – 68

3) Harry Charles (GBR) – 55

4) Kevin Staut (FRA) –53

5) Julien Épaillard (FRA) – 47

Text: Jumper News, no reproduction without permission.

Source: Longines Timing

Photo: © FEI / Massimo Argenziano

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