Robert Whitaker (rider)
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Robert Whitaker is an international showjumper who rides for the British Team. Robert is the son of the John Whitaker, nephew of Michael Whitaker
and cousin of both Ellen
and William Whitaker. Robert was born on January 26, 1983 and lives in Huddersfield, Yorkshire.
Robert has represented the British Team many times from junior pony level to the senior ranks. He is a prospect for both the next Olympics and other international show jumping classes. One of Robert's career highlights to date was becoming the British Open Champion at the inaugural British Open Show Jumping Championships
in 2003. He has since been crowned champion again in 2008 and 2009. He has now won the title a total of 3 times.
Robert has ridden many horses at the highest level. Some of his many horses include Lacroix, his winner at the British Open, and Finbarr, a very successful puissance specialist. He has also previously ridden the horse Arko, now competing successfully with Nick Skelton
.
Michael Whitaker
Michael Whitaker is a British Olympic equestrian rider, who competes in the sport of show jumping.- Biography :Younger brother of John Whitaker, Michael Whitaker began competing on ponies at the age of 7 years...
and cousin of both Ellen
Ellen Whitaker
Ellen Whitaker is a British female show jumping rider, ranked 16th by the British Showjumping Association for September 2011. She is the daughter of rider Steven Whitaker and niece of riders John Whitaker and Michael Whitaker...
and William Whitaker. Robert was born on January 26, 1983 and lives in Huddersfield, Yorkshire.
Robert has represented the British Team many times from junior pony level to the senior ranks. He is a prospect for both the next Olympics and other international show jumping classes. One of Robert's career highlights to date was becoming the British Open Champion at the inaugural British Open Show Jumping Championships
British Open Show Jumping Championships
The British Open Show Jumping Championships were launched in 2003 and have been held indoors during April of every year since.For the first four years they were held at Sheffield Arena before moving to the NEC Arena, Birmingham in 2007....
in 2003. He has since been crowned champion again in 2008 and 2009. He has now won the title a total of 3 times.
Robert has ridden many horses at the highest level. Some of his many horses include Lacroix, his winner at the British Open, and Finbarr, a very successful puissance specialist. He has also previously ridden the horse Arko, now competing successfully with Nick Skelton
Nick Skelton
Nicholas "Nick" Skelton is a British Showjumper with over 30 years experience.-Biography:...
.