Moggre shines in Longines World Cup debut at Live Oak
March 11, 2019 (Via. World of Showjumping)
Brian Moggre (USA) made his World Cup debut a winning one, racing to victory with MTM Vivre le Reve (Ustinov x Chello II) in the $100,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Live Oak, the final leg of the 2018-2019 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League at the Live Oak International in Ocala, Florida (USA).
Moggre and his 10-year-old Westphalian gelding topped a six-horse jump-off, crossing the timers of the Olaf Petersen, Jr. (GER)-designed shortened course in an unbeatable 41.29 seconds. Andre Thieme (GER) and Aretino (Artani 2 x Caretino) finished second by a narrow margin with their 41.56-second time, while Sharn Wordley (NZL) and Casper were third (Contender x Baloubet du Rouet) with a time of 43.96 seconds.
Moggre, who turns 18 this year, is in his first year of eligibility to jump in World Cup competition. He also won Friday’s ranking class, which qualified him for Sunday’s World Cup event.
"I had a little bit of low expectations for myself—never for my horse, because he's amazing. I wanted to go and jump a clear round; that was my main goal. Once that happened, it was pedal to the medal in the jump-off," Brian Moggre said.
Moggre attributed stride and efficiency to his jump-off win, along with a superior effort from his horse over the course’s penultimate fence.
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