John Whitaker (equestrian)
- John Whitaker (equestrian)
John Whitaker MBE (born August 5, 1955) is a British equestrian and former Olympian. Horses he has partnered include Ryan's Son, Milton and Gammon in the sport of show jumping.
He has three children — Joanne, Louise and Robert. Robert Whitaker has successfully show jumped at the highest levels. John's niece Ellen Whitaker is also a prominent British show jumper and his nephew Joe is also an up and coming show jumper. His younger brother Michael Whitaker is also a show jumper.
John's wife Clare helps run the yard, arranging show entries and administration.They also run a buisness called John Whitaker International.
References
* [http://www.bsja.co.uk/_pdfs/WhitakerJ.pdf BSJA profile]
* [http://www.horsesport.org/biographies/browse/detail.htm?sub=&active=&rider_id=10001784&discipline=Jumping FEI Rider's Biography]
* [http://www2.ridsport.se/print-t.aspx?p=105451 European results from Swedish Equestrian Federation]
External links
* [http://www.john-whitaker.co.uk/ John Whitaker International]
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