Jayden Brown and Quincy B claimed victory in the highly anticipated CDI3* Grand Prix at EBM Dressage by the Sea, scoring 72.044%. The event's second day featured close competitions across multiple classes, including youth divisions. Brown noted the win's special significance as Quincy B's return to Willinga Park post-Olympics.
Day two of EBM Dressage by the Sea delivered elite performances and tight contests at Willinga Park. In the CDI3* Grand Prix, Jayden Brown and Quincy B topped the class with an impressive 72.044%. “Quincy really rose to the occasion today,” Jayden said. “But what made it even more special was that this was his first time back competing at Willinga Park since Paris [Olympics]. Terry Snow’s vision was always to see a Willinga Park horse compete at the Olympics, and to have achieved that — then come back here and win today with Ginette Snow watching — was incredibly meaningful.”
Emma Flavelle-Watts and Scarlatti Mio VSR took second place on 70.022%, competing in a snaffle under new FEI rules. The pair led early after setting the benchmark. Mary Hanna and Ivanhoe secured third with 69.500%, delivering a precise test.
Other classes saw strong results. In the Mulawa Performance Horses CDI2* Intermediate A, Megan Keir and Revelwood Queens Country won with 66.882%, despite some green mistakes, followed by Susan Elekessy and Callum Park Damascus on 66.736%, and Maddison Foster and Revelwood Desmond on 65.353%.
The Equestrian NSW CDI1* Prix St Georges was closely fought, with the top three at 69%. Robbie McKinnon and QS Sierra edged out victory on 69.441%, ahead of Jayden Brown and Leopold on 69.265%, and Lisa Martin and Vilaggio on 69.206%.
In the McKinnon’s Sport Horses CDN Intermediate I, Matthew Lord and Carool Charmer led with 71.863%, earning 8.0s for extended trot and tempi changes. Jayden Brown and Grets placed second on 71.716%, scoring 74.118% from judge Orsolya Hillier, while Rebecca Rooke and BB Niccolo finished third on 71.471%.
Jessica Dertell and Osaka dominated the Construction Control Medium Championship, winning the 4.2 on 73.649% with 9.0s for extended canter. “I’m so excited for what the future holds! Osaka is going from strength to strength,” Jess shared.
Youth divisions commenced with solid scores. Jessica Dertell and Kilimanjaro won the CDI-U25 Intermediate II on 68.765%. Rosie Heagney and MSJ Nemo topped the Rockwell Information Services CDI Young Rider Team Test on 68.676%, including 73.235% from Jane Ventura at C. Marley Ara Yates and Secret Rose claimed the 4Cyte CDI Junior Team Test on 70.050%, with the top seven above 66%. Milla Greenway and SPB Robert Redford won the Future Farms CDI Pony Team Test on 66.534%.