Egyptian Rider Wins Longines FEI Jumping World Cup

CAIRO, Nov.19 (SEE)-  After wining the World Cup qualifier in Thermal in the United States, Egyptian rider Nayel Nassar  and his longtime partner Lordan led another victory gallop after winning the $135,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup in Las Vegas (USA).

Nassar, 27, and his 14-year-old Hanoverian gelding were fastest in a six-horse jump-off set by Anthony D’Ambrosio . The pair used their natural foot speed and tidiness to their advantage, coming through the timers in 34.57 seconds, over a second fastest than their closest competitors. It was an international podium, with Wilhelm Genn from Germany earning runner-up honors (35.73 seconds).

The Egyptian Champion stated post competition “It was a fast jump-off,”“Wilhelm set a really tough time to beat, and he was really efficient everywhere on a horse that has a bigger stride than mine. I just knew I had to be nice and neat in the turns and not go too crazy down the long lines.”