Tiraspol, November 18. /Novosti Pridnestrovya/. In the Championship of the Moscow Region in show jumping, Pridnestrovian horseback rider Nikita Pogonya won with a clear lead all three courses of fences with barriers of 110, 115 and 130 cm on a mare Untsiya. The athlete made the best race at the most difficult distance with barriers of 130 cm in height, Radio 1 reports.
This course of fences is included in the adult tournaments program. Within the framework of the All-Union competitions, competing in the open class, the Pridnestrovian horseback rider was the only one of his peers who finished this race without penalty points. And, like the other 11 riders, he participated in a jump-off - an additional competition to determine the winner. As a result, Nikita Pogonya took 6th place after experienced horseback riders with high sports categories.
In December, the young rider has another competition. The second season of the MAXIMA MASTERS team tournament starts. The original format of the tournament has gained popularity. Teams consisting of athletes of different ages and backgrounds take part in the race. The team consists of one person each from such categories as children, amateurs, participants of the Silver and Golden Circle.
Stage 1 is scheduled for December 11-13. There are 5 stages in total. The final one will take place in mid-April. In addition, Nikita Pogonya will take part in the individual all-Russian MAXIMA MASTERS competition. There are also 5 stages here.
The athlete is a representative of the Tiraspol horse-racing club Reitsport - Eilenburg. Note that Nikita Pogonya is on try-out in the Russian national team and will prepare for the European Youth Championship, which will be held in 2021.
