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.