British squad for FEI Nations Cup in Rome confirmed
Ben Maher's Tripple X III has been selected for the British Nations Cup squad for the first time
Michael Whitaker
Michael Whitaker is one of the best known names in showjumping. He has won an astonishing 15 championship medals during a 40-year career in the saddle.
Michael is one of the senior members of the Whitaker family showjumping dynasty, and began competing at the young age of seven. Michael trained with legendary Swedish coach Lars Sederholm when he was 16, the age at which he made his international debut. At the age of 20 he became Hickstead Derby’s youngest winner in 1980 and went on to win it three times in succession with his great horse Monsanta.
Michael Whitaker has ridden in five Olympic Games, the first time being in 1984 and most recently in Rio in 2016. Michael has competed in more than 20 FEI World Cup finals, finishing second in 2005.
In 2013, Michael helped Britain win team gold at the Europeans with Viking as well as playing a vital role when gaining team qualification for the Rio Olympics at the 2015 Europeans in Aachen. Britain fnished fourth to claim their Olympic spot.
Michael Whitaker lives in Nottinghamshire with his wife Melissa and three children. Oldest son Jack Whitaker is a rising star on the international showjumping circuit.
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Denis Lynch takes final World Cup qualifier
Ireland's Denis Lynch earns his place in next month's Rolex FEI World Cup Jumping Final in Germany where GB will be represented by Michael Whitaker
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Guy Williams and Michael Whitaker win for Britain at Bordeaux
Two British riders were on top form last weekend in France, with Guy Williams and Michael Whitaker both winning classes
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Michael Whitaker wins World Cup qualifier at Olympia
An emotional Michael Whitaker emerged triumphant from the 16-strong jump-off in the Rolex World Cup qualifier on GIG Amai
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Germany win WEG team showjumping gold; Britain ninth
Germany scored an easy victory in the team showjumping at WEG tonight, while Michael Whitaker and Scott Brash perform best of the British riders
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Britain qualifies for team showjumping final at WEG
Britain is lying 10th after the first two legs of the team showjumping competition at the World Equestrian Games, with a good performance from Scott Brash this afternoon
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WEG blog: I've lucked in with showjumping in the sunshine
H&H reporter Pippa Roome blogs about the amazing fences in the showjumping, and last night's dinner
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Britain on track to qualify for WEG team showjumping final
Robert Smith jumped another clear round this morning at the World Equestrian Games, with David McPherson notching up just four faults
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British showjumpers disappointed on first day at WEG
The British team lies ninth after the speed leg of the showjumping competition at the World Equestrian Games, while the home side leads after taking first and second spots
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Michael Whitaker takes over ride on Pilgrim II
David McPherson's former ride has returned to the UK after stints with Norwegian and Dutch riders
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Marcus Ehning wins Rolex World Cup Final in Geneva
German showjumper Marcus Ehning wins his third Rolex World Cup Final
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Michael Whitaker shares his World Cup final hopes
The sole British representative at this weekends Rolex FEI World Cup final is feeling upbeat about his chances
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Michael Whitaker can ride again for the British Olympic team
It's an extra happy birthday for the showjumper who turns 50 today, as he learns of a successful appeal to the British Olympic Association
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Banned vet certified Whitaker horse vaccinations
A vet certified that horses on Michael Whitaker’s yard were fully vaccinated for the 2007 Horse of the Year Show, despite having been banned from practising the previous day, a tribunal has heard
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William Whitaker's former ride Arielle returns to the UK
William Whitaker's former ride Arielle is back in the UK, with Essex-based rider Daniel Neilson — one of a number of horses to change hands this month
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£500K sponsorship deal for Michael Whitaker
Gillespie Investments Group is sponsoring Michael in the build-up to the 2012 Olympics
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Whitaker family unstoppable at Olympia Horse Show
The Whitaker family triumphed in all of the show jumping classes on the first jumping day at the Olympia Horse Show
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Michael Whitaker speaks out about four-month competition ban
Michael Whitaker shares his frustration about his four-month ban from competition after winning the Christmas Pudding stakes at the Olympia Horse Show
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Michael Whitaker continues winning streak after ban
Michael Whitaker continued his fantastic return to form at the weekend, winning the fourth leg of the Rolex FEI World Cup jumping series in Verona, Italy
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Michael Whitaker wins in New York on return from doping ban
British Olympic show jumper Michael Whitaker came back to form with a win after his four-month ban
