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John and Equine America Unick Du Francport were part of the winning Nations Cup Team at The Royal International Horse Show this afternoon.

You can read the full report from Hickstead here:

https://www.hickstead.co.uk/news/2023/great-britain-storms-to-nations-cup-victory/

A Nations Cup win at the Royal International Horse Show

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

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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.

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