Australian rider Jayden Brown has paid tribute to his “amazing” Olympic ride Quincy B, who has left his yard to be sold.
Owner Willinga Park, in New South Wales, has confirmed that the 12-year-old Hanoverian gelding, with whom Jayden helped the Australian team to ninth place at the Paris Olympic Games, is on the market.
“Olympic dressage horse Quincy B will be offered for sale, marking the next chapter for the much-admired horse,” a spokesperson for the venue said.
“They are open to accepting offers from suitable buyers who can support Quincy B’s continued success and wellbeing.”
Jayden has played a major role in the venue’s high-performance programme since he started there in 2020. He competed at the 2022 World Championships with Willingapark Sky Diamond, as well as in Paris.
Jayden congratulated those who had been selected for this year’s World Championships and wished them luck, adding that Willinga Park had withdrawn Quincy B from selection on 10 July.
“I am disappointed not to be joining our team in Aachen, however I am proud of the results Quincy B and I achieved during our qualification campaign,” he said.
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“I hope that together we showed Australian riders that it is possible to achieve one of the strongest qualifying positions for our team as a combination based in Australia.”
Quincy B and Jayden Brown: top results
Jayden and Quincy B have had a fabulous year, winning all five of the grands prix and freestyle classes they have contested.
“I am grateful for many years riding and training Quincy from a young horse through to grand prix and the opportunity to represent Australia on our team at the Paris Olympics,” Jayden said. “Quincy left us yesterday [14 July] and will be stabled locally while he awaits export to Europe to be sold.
“Quincy has always held a special place in my heart and his ability to charm ‘his girls’ in the stable will be missed. I wish nothing but the best for an amazing horse who truly deserves the best in life.”
“Quincy has always held a special place in my heart”
Dressage rider Jayden Brown
The Willinga Park spokesperson said the decision is part of a “gradual wind-down” of its high-performance programme, as it focuses on hosting equestrian events and offering vet services, accommodation and hospitality.
“Quincy B has been owned by Willinga Park for seven years and has become one of Australia’s most recognised dressage horses, including representing Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with Jayden Brown,” the spokesperson said.
“Quincy B has been an exceptional horse for Willinga Park and Australian dressage, and we are incredibly proud of what he and Jayden achieved together.
“We thank Jayden for his professionalism, dedication and care, and wish him every success in the next stage of his career.”
Eleanor is an experienced journalist who spent over eight years working for local and national newspapers before joining H&H as news editor in March 2016. Passionate about equine welfare and exposing the truth, Eleanor has reported on all aspects of the industry, from Brexit to anti-bullying campaigns, and from dressage rules to mules. Her sport of choice is showjumping, in which she competes her own horses, and she also enjoys reporting at local jumping shows through to international championships.
