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Laura Collett’s New Rides

Laura Collett, the 4* event rider, has gained two new rides, Parkfield Quintessential and Finduss PFB; both of which are currently working at 3* level.

Both horses were previously ridden by Holly Woodhead. Woodhead’s recent move to Ireland to join the River Lodge Equestrian Team, which produces event and show-jump horses, meant she has had to give up the rides. Both horses are, and will remain, owned by Parkfield Breeding.

The horses have a successful history with their previous riders. Parkfield Quintessential, the 10-year-old gelding by Quicksilber achieved 6^th in the World Championships for six-year-olds at Le Lion d’Angers, with Zoe Wilkinson. After less than a year with Holly Woodhead, Parkfield Quintessential finished 3^rd in the eight and nine-year-old CIC3* at Blenheim, in 2017.

Finduss PFB was also ridden by Wilkinson and Woodhead. The partnerships saw Finduss PFB finishing in the top-10 in the CCI* at Tattersalls, in both 2016 and 2017. Finduss PFB has only moved up to competing at 3* this year.

On social media, Collett credited Woodhead for her work with the horses, and wished her luck in the role she is undertaking in Ireland;

I feel very lucky to get to rider on such super horses the @hollyWoodhead2 has produced amazingly still can’t believe my bestie is moving to Ireland but I know she will do fab in her new role at RLE (River Lodge Equestrian)”.

Collett and Parkfield Quintessential have already competed together. The partnership placed 2^nd in their first competition together; the Open Intermediate at Great Witchingham (30^th June). Collett also competed with Finduss PFB, taking 6^th in the eight-year-old section at Great Witchingham.