Piggy French of Great Britain riding Quarrycrest Echo
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Piggy French’s elite eventing star, Quarrycrest Echo has been sold to the Riding Club Crane for Toshiyuki Tanaka to ride. The 13-year-old chestnut Irish Sport Horse gelding was bought off Jayne McGivern and will go into 2020 representing team Japan.
French and “Red” have together had an immensely successful partnership, representing Britain on multiple occasions at some of the sports most elite competitions. Some of the combinations top results include winning the CCI4*-S at Hartpury in August last year, as well as placing 10th individually at last year’s World Equestrian Games of Tryon.
French shared a post on Facebook about the decision, which read:
“Jayne McGivern and I are very sad to announce the sale of Quarrycrest Echo to continue his career with Toshiyuki Tanaka and Team Japan. Red has been an absolute superstar for both of us over the past few years, taking us all over the World to some of the biggest and best events in our sport. Firstly, I would like to thank Red for everything he has given me as my friend and partner in all the great days we enjoyed together. Secondly, I would like to thank Jayne for her tremendous support both past, present and future. She has been instrumental in helping me achieve my goals after the last few years and we are both looking forward to many more years of success together. This was a very difficult decision for both of us but we would like to wish Toshi and Team Japan the very best of luck with him in 2020 and beyond. He has been an outstanding horse for Jayne and I and we sincerely hope he is the same for his new connections.
Red’s departure will without doubt leave a big hole in my yard but I am fortunate to have some lovely horses, both old and new, who I believe can step up to fill the gap he leaves behind. 2020 is a huge year for me and everyone else in our sport and I am hugely excited and motivated to continue my preparations towards representing Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics.
Thank you, Red, for everything.
Piggy x”
EQ Life wishes Quarrycrest Echo all the best with new owners and connections.
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