Show jumping stands out as the most lucrative discipline in equestrian sports, with the top thirty riders earning significantly more than their counterparts in dressage and eventing. This financial dominance is driven by a high volume of international competitions and frequent participation in major events offering substantial prize money. Leading riders typically manage large, professional stables and maintain consistent high-level performances throughout the season, rather than relying on isolated successes.

Interestingly, while the average earnings per horse in show jumping are lower than in dressage, this is compensated by the greater number of starts and overall competition frequency, highlighting a business model focused on scale and regular participation. In 2025, Scott Brash topped the earnings chart with over €3.5 million from competing with eight horses, followed by world number one Kent Farrington, who earned approximately €2.47 million with nine horses.