Becky Moody winner of the 2026 World Cup. Jagerbomb’s ears are behind Becky. © 2026 Ken Braddick/DRESSAGE-NEWS.com

By KENNETH J. BRADDICK

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 11, 2026–Becky Moody on her home-bred Jagerbomb captured the 2026 dressage World Cup Saturday the rider’s first time in the annual championship.

The British rider and her 12-year-old gelding were awarded a personal best 88.830% for their Grand Prix Freestyle performance to the tumultuous acclaim of 6,000 spectators in this city of cowboys, cattle, Tex-Mex and high school football. One of the five judges gave Becky a mark of 90%.

Christian Simonson, the 23-year-old American who was competing in his first senior championship, was reserve on Indian Rock on a score of 83.810%, also a personal best. He received resounding applause from the home country crowd that were witnessing World Cup Finals in dressage and jumping for the first time in Fort Worth.

Poland’s Sandra Sysojeva on the 10-year-old Maxima Bella, youngest horse in the competition and her second Final, placed third on 80.770%.

Becky Moody on Jagerbomb celebrating victory in the 2026 World Cup. © 2026 Ken Braddick/DRESSAGE-NEWS.com

“It’s just pretty crazy,” said Becky who was on Britain’s medal-winning teams at the Paris Olympics in 2024 and the European Championships last year.

“I mean, it was just insane to be part of such a cool competition. The crowd in there were absolutely something else.

“I’m wondering if they’re available for hire. We’re going to take them everywhere.”

Christian Simonson on Indian Rock in the World Cup Freestyle. © 2026 Ken Braddick/DRESSAGE-NEWS.com

Christian Simonson, who is based in Wellington, Florida, commented: “At the end of my test, looking up and seeing this wall of people standing up, applauding Rocky, and it was super special. It’s something I’ll never forget.

“This whole week has been a childhood dream come true, and unbelievably surreal.”

Being in cowboy country, he said, “it’s really special to see horse culture, whether it’s dressage or jumping, or in this case, cutting and reining.

“I think so many people that just have an inherent love of horses and to see that not only in competition, but all around the city and celebrated with art and competitions… I think it’s really special to see and as a fellow horse lover it’s quite cool to be a part of it.”

The music for Indian Rock was to highlight his nickname of “Rocky,” he said, was developed on American classics based on the Rocky movies.

“We just really wanted the music also to show how powerful he is of a horse. So I also had a really fun time listening to my music.”

Kevin Kohmann of USA riding Dünensee in the third straight World Cup Final for the pair. © 2026 Ken Braddick/DRESSAGE-NEWS.com

Becky’s goal for the summer are to earn a place on Britain’s team forthe World Championships in Aachen, Germany in mid-August.

For Christian and Rocky it’s the U.S. Championships next month in Ocala, Florida where a squad will be selected to go to Europe ahead of the World Championships.

Results:

Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final – Grand Prix Freestyle

RankCompetitorScoreEHCMB 1.

Becky Moody (GBR)

Jagerbomb

88.330% 88.200 90.325 87.175 86.450 89.500 2.

Christian Simonson (USA)

Indian Rock

83.810% 85.150 83.300 85.400 80.925 84.275 3.

Sandra Sysojeva (POL)

Maxima Bella

80.770% 80.225 80.100 82.275 79.025 82.225 4.

Patrik Kittel (SWE)

Touchdown

80.260% 78.900 83.075 80.550 79.525 79.250 5.

Raphael Netz (GER)

DSP Dieudonné

79.245% 80.300 79.825 78.225 76.900 80.975 6.

Julio Mendoza Loor (ECU)

Jewel’s Goldstrike

78.645% 79.500 78.850 77.400 79.250 78.225 7.

Alexa Fairchild (BEL)

Fairplay

78.005% 76.775 77.725 77.825 76.500 81.200 8.

Moritz Treffinger (GER)

Fiderdance

77.360% 78.200 77.700 78.200 74.700 78.000 9.

Kevin Kohmann (USA)

Dünensee

76.730% 73.350 76.475 78.650 79.175 76.000 10.

Benjamin Ebeling (USA)

Bellena

74.965% 75.225 77.300 73.625 73.925 74.750 11.

Thamar Zweistra (NED)

Kingsdale

74.685% 73.675 71.975 78.125 73.900 75.750 12.

Justina Vanagaite-Samuile (LTU)

Nabab

73.245% 71.650 73.875 73.600 75.225 71.875 13.

Morgan Barbançon (FRA)

Sir Donnerhall II OLD

72.460% 70.375 73.450 73.600 71.575 73.300 14.

Bettina Kendlbacher (AUT)

Broadmoars Don Alfredo AWO

72.010% 70.475 72.850 72.700 71.650 72.375 15.

Serena Ireland (AUS)

Royalty R

68.545% 68.450 67.550 70.625 67.275 68.825 16.

Yessin Rahmouni (MAR)

Kind Of Magic

64.635% 61.125 64.925 68.325 64.600 64.200 Find details on Equestrian Hub