{"id":19992,"date":"2026-04-10T14:21:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T14:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dressagetoday.com\/?p=19992"},"modified":"2026-04-10T22:08:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T22:08:26","slug":"becky-moody-and-jagerbomb-are-victorious-in-the-2026-zen-elite-fei-dressage-world-cup-final-grand-prix","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dressagetoday.com\/news\/becky-moody-and-jagerbomb-are-victorious-in-the-2026-zen-elite-fei-dressage-world-cup-final-grand-prix\/","title":{"rendered":"Becky Moody and Jagerbomb Are Victorious in the 2026 Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup Final Grand Prix"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As the applause was dying down after Becky Moody (GBR) and Jagerbomb entered the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, a fan exclaimed \u201cwe love your outfit.\u201d The playful comment momentarily broke Moody\u2019s focus before the start of her test, but she couldn\u2019t help but laugh. The light moment set the tone for a lovely performance from Moody and Jagerbomb. The pair impressed the judges to earn 76.761% to win the Grand Prix of the Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup Final. She was joined on the podium by Christian Simonson (USA) and Indian Rock in second place and Patrik Kittel (SWE) and Touchdown in third place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Moody and Jagerbomb Shine in Thursday’s Grand Prix<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When asked about the highlights of her test during the press conference, Moody was self-deprecating and pointed out how she wanted to improve the rein back and canter pirouettes. It was fellow competitor Kittel who explained what the highlights were in Moody and Jagerbomb\u2019s test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe horse looks really happy,\u201d Kittel said of Moody\u2019s Jagerbomb. \u201cHe looks in such a great harmony. He has his ears to the front, the neck is beautiful and he\u2019s beautiful in the mouth. Becky rides with super small aids. It just looks very harmonious, and that’s what we want to see in this sport today.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moody added her praises for \u201cBomb,\u201d saying he seems to enjoy enthusiastic crowds. While she is proud of him and considers him to be like her child, she noted that he isn\u2019t the flashiest horse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Becky Moody (GBR) and Jagerbomb show off their extended trot during Thursday’s Grand Prix. \u00a9Amy K. Dragoo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI always say he’s a horse who\u2019s not exceptional at anything, but he’s just really good at everything,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moody has made her trip across the pond worthwhile with Thursday\u2019s win. The trip to Texas marked her first time traveling overseas and competing in the U.S. The 2026 FEI World Cup Finals became a target event for Moody and Bomb for them to get the experience of flying and competing outside of Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was amazing traveling. He took it all in his stride,\u201d Moody said of Bomb. \u201cHe came off the transport here quite nice and pingy, so that was good. And he has been super cool to work with all week.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Simonson and Indian Rock Slide Into Second Place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Despite it being Simonson\u2019s first FEI World Cup Finals, he delivered a stellar performance with the talented Indian Rock. They earned a score of 75.413% to clinch second place. The pair had a slight error at the beginning of their test when \u201cRocky\u201d backed up in the opening halt and salute. Simonson thought Rocky was a bit surprised by the large Longines watch banner at the end of the ring during their halt, but after that, they were all business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Christian Simonson (USA) and Indian Rock perform a canter pirouette. \u00a9Amy K. Dragoo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe moments I was so happy with were the piaffe, passage and the [canter] pirouettes,\u201d Simonson said. \u201cAll in all, I’m just so happy with the trust we had throughout that test and what we developed together. I just love him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking back on his FEI World Cup Final thus far, it feels like a dream come true for Simonson. \u201cIt feels a bit surreal to even say that I’m here at World Cup final, let alone to get to be here with two people [Moody and Kittel] that I really admire and have watched for so long. Rocky was amazing tonight,\u201d Simonson said. \u201cThe crowd really was special tonight. Going around the ring, I could hear people chanting and screaming, which I think it’s really fun for the sport. Also, it’s an honor to represent my country here, to be a Zen Elite rider.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Kittel and Touchdown Land in Third Place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kittel shared a similar sentiment to Simonson about the crowds. Like Moody, the fans were getting Kittel pumped up before the start of his test with plenty of cheering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Patrik Kittel (SWE) and Touchdown demonstrate their piaffe. \u00a9Amy K. Dragoo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNormally I don’t smile when I go around the ring, but then someone else is like, \u2018We love you, Patrick!\u2019 And I just smiled from ear to ear even before I started, so it’s just nice to see the people in the audience so with you because that’s what it’s all about,\u201d Kittel said. \u201cWe want to present our horses that we work with every day, that we love every day, that we train with every day for this audience, and when they can take in what we give, that’s the best feeling.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kittel had a fluid test with Touchdown, delivering for the enthusiastic crowd. They had nice piaffe and passage work and smooth flying changes. Kittel seemed thrilled at the end of his test with lots of pats for Touchdown and fists pumping in the air. They tallied a score of 72.869% to finish third.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Competition Continues Saturday<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All combinations will move on to Saturday evening\u2019s Grand Prix Freestyle to decide the winner of the 2026 Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup Final. The musical freestyles are always entertaining for dressage fans, and if Thursday was any indication, the crowd will be adding excitement to the already electric atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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