Fan Guide for the 2025 US Equestrian Open of Jumping

Andre Thieme

33% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%

Paule S 11 years old

Andre Thieme of Germany will be riding Paule S, an 11-year-old horse currently holding an Elo rating of 688. This rating sees the pair sitting at 273rd in the world based on Elo and 37th in the German standings. The highlight of their partnership on ratings so far has been a 15th place finish in La Baule in 2024. Andre Thieme is ranked 49th on the FEI Athlete World Rankings.

Current Rating Ranked 25th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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688

160

1 4

25%

Highest Rated Performance 15/La Baule/2024

155

16 0 0 0

66

Rider FEI Ranking

150

49th

2

8

Christian Kukuk

49% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%

Checker 47 15 years old

Representing Germany, Christian Kukuk will be competing with Checker 47, a 15-year-old horse with an Elo rating of 758. This rating puts the duo at 23rd in the global Elo rankings and 6th among German horses. Christian Kukuk and Checker 47's highest-rated performance came in 2024 when they secured a 1st place in Paris. Christian Kukuk's individual ranking on the FEI Athlete World Rankings is 6th.

Current Rating Ranked 3rd in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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758

160

0 4 4 4 0 0

8

49%

Highest Rated Performance 1/Paris/2024

155

122

Rider FEI Ranking

150

6th

16

Erynn Ballard Ezarka De Belheme 11 years old

16% Predicted Jumping Clear Chance Field Average: 33%

Representing Canada, Erynn Ballard will be competing with Ezarka De Belheme, a 11-year-old horse with an Elo rating of 541. This rating puts the duo at 2512th in the global Elo rankings and 66th among Canadian horses. Erynn Ballard and Ezarka De Belheme's highest-rated performance came in 2025 when they secured a 20th place in Ocala. Erynn Ballard's individual ranking on the FEI Athlete World Rankings is 27th.

Current Rating Ranked 40th in this class Clear Rate (160+) at 5*/160+ (horse only)

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541

160

7

6

0%

Highest Rated Performance 20/Ocala/2025

155

10 10 12

36

Rider FEI Ranking

150

27th

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