REWARDING consistency appears to be the basis of the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) rankings, which sees Limequest Chesall, Balmoral Sensation, and Desperados FRH notching up the most points in the past 12 months.

Although equestrian fans may not identify quite on the same scale with this trio as with the Rio Olympics gold medal trio of Big Star (101st), La Biosthetique FBW (third) and Valegro (40th), their consistent points-earning ability in FEI competitions sees them top their respective show jumping, eventing and dressage rankings.