Robert Whitaker (equestrian)
Robert Whitaker (born 26 January 1983 in Huddersfield) is an international showjumper who rides for the British Team.
Career
Robert has represented the British Team many times from junior pony level to the senior ranks.[1]
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.[2]
Robert has ridden many horses at the highest level. Some of his many horses include Lacroix, his winner at the British Open,[2] and Finbarr, a very successful puissance specialist.[1] He has also previously ridden the horse Arko, now competing successfully with Nick Skelton.
Personal Life
Robert is the son of the John Whitaker, nephew of Michael Whitaker and cousin of both Ellen and William Whitaker.
Whittaker married Kate Jackman in Barbados, on January 13, 2015. They have a daughter, Evie.[3]
Horses
current:
- Lacroix
- Omelli (*1996) Stallion Father: Burggraf, Mother's Father: Kelly, Owner: Tim Gredley
- Cleopatra VI (*2002), Mare, Father: Skippy II, Owner: Tim Gredley
- Varmisch (*2002), Mare, Father: Hattrick, Mother's Father: Larmisch, Owner: Tim Gredley
- B F Utopia (*1996), Stallion, Father: Lord Z, Owner: Gredley
former show horses:
- Arko
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Robert Whitaker, accessed August 8, 2009.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Third British Open Win to Robert Whitaker, accessed August 8, 2009.
- ↑ "OB & Marketing Solutions". http://clickonhorse.com/''. OB & Marketing Solutions. Retrieved 19 March 2015.