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In 2006, Whitaker and her father were involved with a legal dispute over the ownership of thirteen horses, including her top horse Locarna; a few months later a deal was agreed. In 2007, Whitaker represented Great Britain in the European Championships and helped allow Britain to qualify for the Olympics after jumping triple clear.
The Summer Olympics have included 2,129 equestrian participants, including 1,751 men and 378 women, from 69 countries. [1] [note 1], of which 564 won a medal. As of the 2008 Olympics, 395 medals have been awarded to 31 NOCs. The oldest rider was 72-year-old Arthur von Pongracz of Austria at the 1936 Summer Olympics, while the youngest was 16 ...
Many of the top showjumping riders in the world compete annually, as well as many of Britain's finest, including Ellen Whitaker, Tim Stockdale, Ben Maher, Nick Skelton and many more. The event also has non FEI competitions including the Puissance , the six bar, accumulators, mini-major and the Markel Champions Challenge where jockeys compete at ...
Jack Whitaker (born 9 October 2001) is a British equestrian who competes as a show jumper. Early life [ edit ] Whitaker grew up in Nottinghamshire , where his parents run Whatton farm.
Michael Whitaker (born 17 March 1960) is a British Olympic equestrian rider, who competes in the sport of show jumping. He was ranked 5th by the British Showjumping Association in March 2014. He was ranked 5th by the British Showjumping Association in March 2014.
The FEI European Show Jumping Championships is the European Championship for the equestrian discipline of show jumping. First held in 1957 in Rotterdam, and on an annual basis, it is held every two years, in the years between Olympic Games and World Equestrian Games . Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals are awarded in both the individual and, since ...
The London International Horse Show, formerly the Olympia London International Horse Show, is one of the UK's biggest equestrian competitions. It is best known as the host of the UK legs of the FEI World Cup series in dressage, show jumping and driving, however it also has multiple other showjumping classes, as well as fun competitions such as ...
Ellis beat her personal record in the 400-meter race back to back, first at the semifinals for the Olympic trials on June 22, then at the finals the next day. She secured the top spot in the race ...