An encouraging start to the American show jumping and eventing year by Irish-bred horses and their sires has boosted the presence of the Irish horse on the high-profile scene there. And there was an equally visible Irish presence in the 2013 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) rankings, with Master Imp and Cruising once again leading the way.

These American rankings are based on points earned in their licensed competitions by USEF-recorded horses and owner-members and so provide much to glean from their publication.