Kent Farrington held the lead from start to finish in front of the home crowd in Fort Worth, Texas, despite a knockdown in Sunday’s first round. The victory was the 45-year-old’s first; last year he finished fourth. It remains to be seen whether this win will also propel him to the top of the world rankings, ahead of Scott Brash.
“Winning the World Cup Finals means a lot to me because I grew up watching the finals. I didn’t get to compete in the top-level events, but we had recordings of the World Cup Finals on videotape—I got one every year,” Kent says.
“I watched them so many times that the tapes wore out, so being here now to win is really meaningful to me. I’m extremely proud to have my name engraved on this trophy.”
“I think it’s important [to note] that I rode two horses here, both of which brought me victory. I couldn’t have done this without Toulayna on the first day—she won, too.”
“I have two exceptional mares, and thanks to them, I’m here now winning this championship.”
Kent, who runs a training stable in Wellington, Florida, won two gold medals at the 2011 Pan American Games and a team silver medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics. At the 2014 World Championships, Kent won a team bronze medal.
Daniel Deusser and Otello de Guldenboom, Katie A. Dinan and Out of the Blue SCF, and Rene Dittmer and Cody 139, with one time penalty, moved ahead of Kevin Staut and Steve Guerdat, who had been eliminated. Richard Vogel Ganster on Montdesir, who also recorded a clear round and finished ninth, was named Sunday’s class winner.
Daniel won the final in 2014 and also made it to the podium in 2007 and 2016.
“My expectations were high—that’s why I came here,” said Deusser.
“I got off to a great start on the first day, but on the second day I fell a little behind the leaders because of a fall. Today, I have to say that Otello de Guldenboom gave it his all. He really gave it his all, and I have to say I’m very proud of him.”
For 35-year-old Katie, this is her first podium finish of her career.
“I’m speechless when it comes to my horse,” she said.
“It was absolutely incredible every single day—it jumped flawlessly on Thursday, Friday, and in both rounds today. I owe it all to it.”
This 12-year-old offspring of Verdi TN was born, raised, and trained in the United States, which made the result even more meaningful for the rider.
The Zen Elite FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final was won by Britain’s Becky Moody and Jagerbomb, who were competing in their first-ever final, with an impressive score of 88.330 percent. Christian Simonson of the United States and Indian Rock placed second (83.810%), and Poland’s Sandra Sysojeva and Maxima Bella placed third (80.770%). Sweden’s Patrik Kittel narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth with Touchdown (80.260%).
Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final, April 7–12, 2026, Fort Worth, TX (USA)
Final Results, April 12
1) Kent Farrington, USA 4 penalty points
2) Daniel Deusser, GER 7
3) Katherine A. Dinan, USA 9
4) Rene Dittmer, GER 9
5) Kevin Staut, FRA 10
6) Steve Guerdat, SUI 16
Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™, third leg
160 cm, two rounds, 27 starters
1) Richard Vogel and Ganster Montdesir, GER 0 penalty points
1) Kathrine A. Dinan and Out of the Blue SCF, USA 0
1) Daniel Deusser and Otello de Guldenboom, GER 0
4) Rene Dittmer and Cody 139, GER 1
5) Marc Dilasser and Arioto du Gevres, FRA 4
5) Kevin Staut and Visconti du Telman, FRA 4
5) Kent Farrington and Greya, USA 4
Full results: https://www.longinestiming.com/equestrian/2026/the-fei-world-cup-finals-fort-worth-fort-worth-tx
