Highs and lows of Hickstead's Royal International *PICTURES*
All eyes were on the All England Jumping Course at Hickstead for a medley of top class action at last week's Royal International Horse Show
John Whitaker
John Whitaker is one of the most admired showjumping riders worldwide and is still going strong at the age of 63. He has competed in dozens of major international championships collecting 24 medals at Olympic, World and European championships during his long and successful career to date.
John was selected to represent Britain at the Rio Olympics with the talented, yet inexperienced, mare Ornellaia. The daughter of For Pleasure had been on great form ahead of selection. He ruled out his top ride Argento, despite the stallion winning at grand prix level this season, saying: “Argento is a great horse, he’s a real fighter but he has his limits and I don’t want to push him beyond them.”
John Whitaker has also won numerous major classes such as the Hickstead Derby. One of his most famous horses, Milton, was the first showjumping horse to win more than £1 million in prize money.
John is married to Claire and they have three children, Joanne, Louise and Robert.
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11 things we learnt from the Global Champions Tour of London *PICTURES*
If you missed this year's Global Champions Tour of London, we've rounded up a taste of the action — from grand prix tension to elaborate topiary and lobster lunches
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Second British horse ruled out of Europeans
Another top British horse has been ruled out of contention for the FEI European Jumping Championships next month
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John Whitaker narrowly misses out in Global Champions Tour of London
The home crowd was denied a third consecutive win by the narrowest of margins in an exciting jump off in the Longines Global Champions Tour (GCT) grand prix of London
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Brits win at Monaco Global Champions Tour
Scott Brash claims the grand prix du Prince De Monaco, while John Whitaker picks up the prix Monte-Carlo Bay
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Milton: 12 fascinating facts about our hero
We take a look at everything you need to know about this week's cover star, the legendary showjumper Milton
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British showjumpers on a roll in Nations Cup series [VIDEO]
John Whitaker helps British showjumping team snatch a crucial points-scoring victory in the Rome leg of the Nations Cup
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John Whitaker takes on two promising new horses
The British showjumper has two new horses, both of which will be seen in the colours of former FEI president Princess Haya’s Team Harmony
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8 things you might not know about Ryan's Son
Find out all about the late showjumping star Ryan's Son, who at first sight was considered a cart horse with big feet and a big head
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John Whitaker's greatest moments [PICTURES]
To celebrate John Whitaker taking charge as the guest editor of Horse & Hound this week, we’ve put together 14 of his greatest career moments — and added some he may wish were lost in the archives…
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John Whitaker meets Ludger Beerbaum
Showjumping legend John Whitaker is Horse & Hound’s guest editor this week (2 April issue) and he gave himself the assignment of interviewing world number two Ludger Beerbaum
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H&H guest editor John Whitaker: fun in the sun
The British showjumper reflects on his time guest editing Horse & Hound magazine and the draw of shows outside the UK
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Double win for John Whitaker at Hong Kong Masters
John Whitaker and Argento have landed an amazing $260,000 by winning two major classes at the Longines Hong Kong Masters
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Top riders set to guest edit H&H magazine
Find out who will be guest editing four special issues of H&H this year
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William Whitaker storms to grand prix victory
William Whitaker and Fandango win the €100,000 Glock's Grand Prix in Austria, while his uncle John also enjoyed success at the show
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Enid Whitaker dies aged 85
The matriach of the Whitaker dynasty passed away on Saturday 3 January 2015
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Sarah Jenkins: An incredible year for horse sport
H&H's content director Sarah Jenkins looks back on a remarkable year for equestrianism
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Bertram Allen wins at his first World Cup show [VIDEO]
The 19-year-old Irish rider won the grand prix on Sunday (9 November) with Molly Malone V
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Frenchman pips British showjumper to leading rider prize at HOYS
22 riders battled it out in the leading showjumper of the year grand prix at the Horse of the Year Show last night
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Where did it all go wrong? Disappointment for British showjumpers at WEG [H&H VIP]
British showjumpers crash out of WEG and miss qualification for 2016 Olympics
