The 11-Year-Old Generation: US Show Jumping’s Next Olympic Wave

It’s not often that a generational cohort emerges so clearly, but the United States has something brewing that should among their 11-year-old generation of showjumpers. A standout group of horses poised to shape the future of Team USA—and perhaps even the Olympic stage in Los Angeles 2028.

A Generation Taking Shape

There are six standout names in this class of 2014: Greya, Toulayna, Bisquetta, Out Of The Blue SCF, Gypsy Love, and Kick On. With a spread of riders that includes legends like Kent Farrington and Laura Kraut, and a new wave of talent like Katie Dinan, Alessandra Volpi, and Lillie Keenan, this group reflects both depth and balance in US show jumping.

 “This isn’t a flash of form. It’s a foundation being laid for Olympic success.”

Greya and Toulayna, both piloted by Kent Farrington, sit at the top of the list with Elo ratings of 770 and 764 respectively. These two have already delivered consistency and class at the top level and Greya sitting firmly among the Top 10 rated horses in the world currently. But the group doesn’t stop there.

Bisquetta, currently rated 739, has emerged as one of Laura Kraut’s top prospects after a runner-up finish in the US Equestrian Open Jumping Final Rolex Grand Prix of Wellington a couple of weeks ago, while Katie Dinan’s Out Of The Blue SCF (722) was the only combination to jump double clear on the final day at World Cup Finals in Basel the following week.

Further down the list, Gipsy Love (Alessandra Volpi) and Kick On (Lillie Keenan) round out the top five with ratings of 710—after both having produced solid championships at World Cup Finals in Basel..

Building Toward 2028

It’s early days, but the signs are promising. Each of these six combinations has already made an impact at five-star level, and their current Elo ratings reflect both performance and potential. There’s also space for additional stars to emerge—the US system has shown its ability to integrate elite horses through ownership changes and smart management.

With a little over three years until LA, the groundwork is being laid now—and this generation is giving Team USA a reason to believe.