Rise & Fall: How did CHI Geneva affect the Elo Ratings?

Equestrian fans gathered in Geneva last weekend for one of the most prestigious competitions in the world of showjumping. With a significant prize pot up for grabs and the prominence of winning on a stage like this, the greatest horses and riders gathered in the Swiss city. Naturally, this congregation of the sport’s brightest stars has been reflected in the EquiRatings Jumping Elo Ratings. Who has managed to boost their Elo and who do we see drop down the ratings?

The Climbers

Finn Lente
+20 | 723

After a Top 10 finish in the Grand Prix qualifier on Thursday, José Maria Larocca’s Finn Lente left all the fences upright over a tough Rolex Grand Prix track. Unfortunately, the pair exceeded the time allowed and therefore missed their spot in the jump-off. Despite that, they finished 11th ahead of a number of strong competitors. A feat that offered them an Elo boost of 20 points, the highest we have seen this weekend. 

United Touch S
+ 18 | 749

United Touch’s victory in the Rolex Grand Prix of Geneva is one that will go down in history. With a jump-off round that has been cemented into the minds of any jumping enthusiast, Richard Vogel piloted the stallion to their first Rolex Grand Prix win. They had already finished eighth in the Grand Prix qualifier two days prior, which also contributed to their 18 Elo point boost.

Toulayna 
+ 15 | 721

Toulayna’s weekend in Geneva has been more than worth the trip overseas from the USA. At just nine years of age, Toulayna has gained, not only valuable experience, but also 15 Elo points. Thanks to their victory in the Grand Prix qualifier on Thursday, Toulayna’s Elo boost has allowed her to enter the Top 100 Elo-rated horses in the world right now. She now ranks as the fourth highest-rated nine-year-old horse in the sport today.

The Sliders

For some horses, the weekend in Geneva did not quite go to plan.