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Following his success on Gentlemen VH Veldhoff in the June show, Robert returned to Hickstead for another week of fierce competition. This time on Vermento, Robert cleared the jump off in a lightning-fast 38.88 to win the Al Shira'aa King George V Gold cup. It's the second time Robert's cinched victory in the class, having previously won in 2023.

Robert and Vermento win yet another Hickstead title

Robert becomes the third Whitaker to win the iconic Hickstead Derby, following in the footsteps of John, Michael and William. 

Robert and Gentlemen VH Veldhof were one of only four clears who successfully made it to the jump off. 

Robert described it as a magical day with a special horse. The pair aren't done yet... Next stop Bolesworth!


Robert and Gentlemen VH Veldhof win the Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby!

John Whitaker MBE has been a top International show jumper for over 40 years, alongside his wife Clare and daughters Joanne and Louise they run a successful business for competition horses at Heyside Farm.

John and Unick du Francport were part of the 3rd placed team in the Longines FEI Nations Cup of Switzerland.

Joined by Harry Charles, Jack Whitaker and Joe Stockdale, Great Britain were the only team to jump two clears in the first round, courtesy of  John and Unick du Francport and Harry Charles riding Casquo Blue. 

These clears were two of only 8 clear rounds in the first round across the 8 nations.

An unfortunate 2 fences from the team in round 2 left the British team on a final score of 12, just under 2.5 time penalties behind The Netherlands who finished in 2nd place, also with a final score of 12.

The competition was won by Switzerland who finished on 8 penalties. 





A podium finish in the Nations Cup of Switzerland

Join us for an insightful interview with John Whitaker as he launches his new book. Plus, watch Robert Whitaker ride Vermento, a super-special homebred from John’s stallion Argento, a former winner of the King George V Gold cup and a member of the winning Nations Cup team at Hickstead in July.

Ticket price includes a signed copy of the book (RRP £18.99)

Date: Wednesday 27th November 2024

Location: Merrist Wood Arena, Surrey GU3 3PE

Doors open: 7pm

Evening starts: 7.30pm

£49.00

Book your tickets here: https://www.horseandrideruk.com/shop/an-evening-with-john-whitaker-and-friends/

An evening with John Whitaker and friends

In a career spanning six decades, John Whitaker has been to six Olympic Games, four World Equestrian Games finals, three World Championships and has represented Great Britain on more than 200 Nations Cups.

His story is one of incredible success, heart-breaking loss, near-death injury and lost opportunity. 

For every equestrian and horse enthusiast this is a must-read book about a rider who’s become the most admired horseman in the world.

You can purchase your copy here:

 https://www.johnwhitakerthelegend.com/



John Whitaker - The Legend. On sale now

Photo Credit - Boots and Hooves Photography

The British Team triumphed in the Agria Nations Cup of Great Britain at The Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead today.

8 Teams took on the challenge this afternoon, and John and "Frank" had the crowd on their feet with their incredible double clear, helping to take the win alongside team mates Tim Gredley, Ben Maher and John's son Robert Whitaker.

You can read the full report from World of Showjumping here:


https://www.worldofshowjumping.com/Nations-Cup-events/Brilliant-Brits-win-the-Agria-Nations-Cup-of-Great-Britain.html

A podium finish in the Nations Cup of Switzerland

09 June 2022

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An evening with John Whitaker and friends