By KENNETH J. BRADDICK

Christian Simonson and his performances on Indian Rock as the outstanding American dressage partnership of 2025 has led to a meteoric rise to 15th in the world rankings for the 23-year-old rider.

With six victories in six Grand Prix starts and the highest CDI Grand Prix score by an United States rider in almost three years, Christian goes into 2026 as the top ranked American at No. 15, up from 151st a month earlier.