It’s been a thrilling month for Rob and his string of impressive horses, coming from back-to-back Hickstead shows during June and July. At the Derby show, all the horses were happy to be back at our favourite local show and enjoying being at the historic venue. 5-year-old Strike A Pose impressed in the age classes,…
What a show Rob and the horses had out in Geesteren, Netherlands with all the horses outdoing themselves every day. Super stallion Vermento showed off around the 3* 1.50 classes on the grass arena. Not only did he not touch a pole all weekend but came home with 8th place and 2nd in these huge…
Last week, Rob and the team headed out to Belgium for the 4* show at Sentower Park. Quick off the blocks, I’m Special Too Dhh set the tone for the week being careful and clear in the 4* 1.35 for 8th place. Evert put in an excellent performance in the 4* 1.50 Ranking to qualify…
It was fantastic to be back out on the continent, with Rob and the team in Hamburg, Germany with Evert and I’m Special Too DHH for the 4* Show. I’m Special Too DHH was quick off the blocks, landing in silver position in the 4* 1.40. ‘Wim’ then went on to compete in the 4*…
Rob and his team headed down to Vejer for a month in the Spanish sun. With four weeks on tour, we were excited for the young horses to start learning the trade more and give the opportunity for our 9-year-olds to step up to some bigger classes. During the first week, all of the horses…
The first international show of the year for Rob was on home soil in England at Keysoe International- and the horses definitely started their year how they mean to go on! No one touched a pole on Thursday, with I’m Special Too Dhh clear in the 2* 1.30 whilst Equine America Pia picked up 6th…
For the last show of the year, it was great to head to another international English show – Keysoe 2*. Both Vermento and I’m Special Too Dhh performed really well, jumping some great rounds and getting more experience under their belts. These talented 8-year-olds have been putting in their hours and keep getting better and better every time they step into the ring. I’m Special Too topped off the…
This week was the second week Rob and the team spent out in Belgium for the 2* show at Sentower. Vermento kicked off the week with a super clear round in the 1.40, schooling around for a steady clear. The next day, he sped around the 2* Ranking class to just finish off the podium in 4th place –…
Rob headed to Belgium with Vermento, I’m Special Too and Trix to kick off two weeks in Sentower Park. Thursday was full of clear rounds, with Trix flying around the 7-year-olds and I’m Special Too schooling around the 2* 1.40. Both horses stepped up the pace on Saturday, with I’m Special Too Dhh jumping into the money for 11th place in a…
We have made the decision to retire Catwalk IV at the age of 18. With countless wins, Nations Cups, World Cups and 5* appearances, he’s easily one of the best horses Rob has had the honour of riding. Rob has had the ride on the mighty Catwalk since 2011, and the pair have recorded 23…
It is always an honour to be invited to jump at the iconic Horse of the Year Show, so the team were delighted to pack the lorry up and head to the NEC Birmingham this weekend. Vermento was impressive as ever, jumping some classy rounds in the 3* competition, and even picking up 11th place in the Grandstand Welcome Stakes. He’s a very exciting stallion for…
ROBERT WHITAKER landed his fourth Arena UK major grand prix title by a fraction with Vermento, a stallion son of Argento and bred by Robert’s father, John, at Arena UK Major Showjumping Championships, Lincs (20-26 September). Read the rest of the article from Horse and Hound here
This week we headed to the Arena UK Festival for their week-long show with I’m Special Too Dhh, Vermento, Bourani and Ilany. On Tuesday, the horses set the tone for the week, all jumping clear in their classes. Vermento qualified for the Grand Prix with his clear round but it was Bourani who picked up a placing in the Foxhunter. On Thursday, Rob topped the podium twice; with Bourani winning the Foxhunter…
Week two at the Science Supplements Hickstead All English Showjumping Tour did not disappoint with the whole team at Robert Whitaker Equestrian impressed once again. Friday was a day full of clear rounds. Faye Potter’s Bourani was clear and fast in the 1.20 Open to claim 7th place, qualifying for her final, with Ilany also jumping a fabulous round in the same class. Up and coming…
After a quiet couple of weeks for the team, it was great to be back at Hickstead to kick off a busy two weeks for the Science Supplements All England Showjumping Tour. On Thursday, Bourani schooled brilliantly round the 1.20 Open, just tapping a pole in the first round, whilst Ilany pulled out a double clear, showing off some great speed and agility in the jump off – leaving them both just out…
It was great to be back at the London leg of the Longines Global Champions Tour – there’s nothing like the atmosphere that comes with jumping in the middle of your capital city.
A short but sweet show at Pyecombe this weekend with Robert Whitaker Equestrian only going on Sunday.
This week at Hickstead, the team returned to one of their favourite venues for the Royal International Horse Show. It was a week packed full of great performances for both horses and riders.
It was fantastic to be back at the Great Yorkshire County Show which always proves to be a fun family event mixed with some top class showjumping.