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Bigwood's Quinn G Completes FEI WBSFH Hat-trick
- Written By: British Dressage
- Published: Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:34
Fiona Bigwood's dazzling mare Quinn G completed a FEI WBSFH World Breeding Championship hattrick, earning her third consecutive title as a now seven-year-old in supreme company in Verden (7 - 10 August 2025), making the show one to remember for the British riders in action. 
A visit to the FEI WBSFH World Breeding Championships for Young Horses is a must-have item on the bucket list of any dressage fan. British Dressage has been lucky enough to celebrate winners previously in the form of history-making mare Woodlander Farouche under Michael Eilberg, as well as Lottie Fry's multiple victories representing the Netherlands with KWPN stallion stars Glamourdale and Kjento. This year, more history was made as Fiona Bigwood returned to claim a second title of her own, with her wonder horse Quinn G flying the flag for her home nation of Denmark. Whilst the horse represents their land of birth, we can be immensely proud of the efforts of those in the saddle representing British Dressage, handling the pressure of the big occasion with grace and showing the beauty of the horse-human bond.
After winning as a five-year-old in 2023, with Betina Jaeger in the saddle, and as a six-year-old in 2024, the Danish Warmblood mare Quinn G completed the trio of FEI WBSFH World Championship wins in Verden, securing the seven-year-old title in supreme style. Owned and ridden by Fiona Bigwood, the combination repeated their clean sweep of victories in 2024, winning the qualification round on a score of 80.177%, before earning 81.650% in the final. Judged by Sven Rothenberger and Henning Lehrmann in the young horse seats at C, the duo rewarded Quinn with 9.2 for trot, 8.8 for walk, 9.2 canter, 8.5 submission and 9.2 for perspective. Paired with impressive test riding scores of 73.857% and 73.143%, their final mark would place them three marks ahead of the second placed combination of Leonie Richter and Most Wanted Nero Van Bellin (Morricone x Donnerball).
Riding under the Danish flag and quota, British Olympic medallist Fiona Bigwood did an admirable job of handling the high pressure and expectations surrounding a two-time World Champion: “I hardly slept last night. I know her basics are good, she does pirouettes and changes with ease. I really wanted to show her off today because she is such a good horse and has so much quality in all three gaits.”
Bronze was claimed by Lottie Fry with the impressive KWPN stallion Ilegro, competing for the Netherlands and a nephew to world-record holder Valegro. “I knew I was riding an amazing horse with talent for the Grand Prix, but I thought this might have been a little too soon for him. I’m so proud of how he coped in that arena. He never misses a beat and gives the most incredible feeling,” said Lottie about the horse that looks set to follow in the footsteps of her team superstars. Ilegro is sired by Inclusive, who Lottie campaigned previously at Grand Prix level.
Dannie Morgan's Fever Tree held his own amongst the best seven-year-olds in the world. The Foundation-sired gelding earned a high placing of fourth in the Small Final, with a score of 74.988%. Bred by David Stone, the bay powerhouse has been a superstar on the national circuit, and the judges recognised his ability for the future - rewarding an 8.8 for trot, 8.2 for canter and 8.3 perspective.
Jezz Palmer also enjoyed arena time in Verden, presenting Martin Price's five-year-old Premier (First Date x Governor) in another uber competitive age category. The gelding proved consistent throughout the week, placing just outside the top twenty on day one with 78.600% before going on to earn ninth in the Small Final, with another great score of 77.600%. Here the high marks praised the KWPN's outstanding walk, which received a creditable 8.5 from an experienced panel of judges analysing paces at C in Patricia Wolters (NED) and Knut Danzberg (GER).
Congratulations to Fiona, her team and family on an amazing result, as well as to Lottie Fry, Anne and Gertjan Van Olst on their podium placing and super horse. Our congratulations also go to Dannie Morgan, Jezz Palmer and their owners and connections on a good showing in Verden, with great experience gained and much to look forward to in the future.
Results - top three and British combinations
5YO Preliminary Test
1. Mette Sejbjerg Jensen and Proud James, 89.600% (NED)
2. Linda Weiß and Viva Diamond OLD, 87.000% (GER)
3. Merita Hagren and Ferdinand de Fontaine, 86.800% (GER)
21. Jezz Palmer and Premier, 78.600% (GBR)
5YO Consolation Final
1. Bart Veeze and Roman Empire, 89.800% (NED)
2. Beatrice Hoffrogge and Because of you OLD, 88.600% (GER)
3. Jessica Lynn Thomas and So Special 12, 84.200% (GER)
=9. Jezz Palmer and Premier, 77.600% (GBR)
5YO Final
1. Mette Sejbjerg Jensen and Proud James, 90.600% (NED)
2. Linda Weiß and Viva Diamond OLD, 89.200% (GER)
3. Mette Sejbjerg Jensen and Straight Horse Leonardo, 87.400% (DEN)
6YO Preliminary Test
1. Anne Troensegaard and Slangerupgaards Saffron, 92.200% (DEN)
2. Anders Sjöbeck Hoeck and Brandtbjergs Divya, 92.000% (DEN)
3. Dinja Van Liere and Red Viper, 90.000% (NED)
6YO Finals
1. Dinja Van Liere and Red Viper, 90.400% (NED)
2. Anders Sjöbeck Hoeck and Brandtbjergs Divya, 90.000% (DEN)
3. Greta Heemsoth and Endorphin FRH, 88.600% (GER)
7YO Preliminary Test
1. Fiona Bigwood and Quinn G, 80.177% (DEN)
2. Charlotte Fry and Ilegro, 77.634% (NED)
3. Cecilie Hedegaard and TSF Gaspard ND, 77.075% (GER)
17. Dannie Morgan and Fever Tree, 72.983% (GBR)
7YO Consolation Final
1. Leonie Richter and Most wanted Nero von Bellin, 77.049% (NED)
2. Franz Trischberger and Zewano OLD, 76.977% (GER)
3. Femke de Laat and Nashville SW, 75.982% (NED)
4. Dannie Morgan and Fever Tree, 74.988% (GBR)
7YO Final
1. Fiona Bigwood and Quinn G, 81.650% (DEN)
2. Leonie Richter and Most wanted Nero von Bellin, 79.307% (NED)
3. Charlotte Fry and Ilegro, 78.650% (NED)
Photo © FEI/Leanjo de Koster – DigiShots
