London, England – December 18, 2023 – John Whitaker (GBR) made the last day of the 2023 London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W even more exciting, winning the opening Jumping class of the day – €20,000 – securing his second victory of the event. Eighteen competitors came forward to take on the five-round competition, featuring six vertical tests of increasing height.
Advancement to the next round was granted only to those who successfully cleared each fence, and by the fifth round there were only three combinations remaining. While the crowd showed support for the two runners-up; Duarte Seabra (POR) from Portugal and Switzerland’s Adrian Schmid (SUI), they erupted in celebration when Whitaker and Sharid successfully cleared the final fence, standing at an impressive 1.90 meters (6ft 3in).
Speaking on his win, an emotional Whitaker said: “It wasn’t easy, it’s never easy. I was a little too fast in the second round, and got a bit lucky, but the last two rounds felt perfect. Sharid is exceptionally good at the Six Bar he won at Horse of the Year Show in October and it was great to win the class today.”
Final Results – €20,000 Six-Bar Challenge CSI 5*-W
1) John Whitaker (GBR) & Sharid – 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 / 0
2) Duarte Seabra (POR) & Hello Mr. President – 0 / 0 / 0 / 4
3) Adrian Schmid (SUI) & Deva v. Schloesslihof – 0 / 0 / 0 / 4
Source: Press Release (edited) from Niki McEwen / Revolution World for the London International Horse Show
Photo: © London International Horse Show / Ashley Neuhof
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