Tag: Robert Whitaker

On Vacation & Winning! Robert Whitaker Delivers Masterclass Performance in the $24,950 Open Grand Prix with Yalambi’s Ikon

Ocala, Florida, USA – January 04, 2024 – The Grand Prix Ring at Hits Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida, was treated to a special surprise during the $24,950 Open Grand Prix on Saturday, January 4, 2025, as legendary athletes John and Robert Whitaker (GBR) joined spectators and […]

Robert Whitaker Tastes Victory in the €56,800 Marqués de Riscal Trophy CSI 5*-W

La Coruña, Spain – December 07, 2024 – The A Coruña CSI 5*-W continued with a high level of competition. On Saturday afternoon, the indoor arena of Casas Novas was full of equestrian fans who were ready to enjoy the first 5 stars class of this second day, […]

One Step Higher: Robert Whitaker & Vermento Victorious in the Grand Prix of Ascona CSI 4*

Ascona, Switzerland – September 15, 2024 â€“ Robert Whitaker (GBR) had great performances at the 2024 edition of the CSI Ascona. After finishing second with Vermento in the €55,500 Kataltherm Service Prize CSI 4*, Whitaker and the 11-year-old black stallion climbed one step higher on the podium. The dynamic duo claimed […]

Great Britain Wins the €200,000 Agria Nations Cup CSIO 5* on Home Soil at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – July 26, 2024 – At the halfway stage, first-drawn Great Britain was the only team to still have a clean sheet, with pathfinder Ben Maher (GBR) with Exit Remo, Tim Gredley (GBR) on Medoc De Toxandria and anchorman John Whitaker (GBR) with Equine America Unick Du […]

British Team Named for the €200,000 Agria Nations Cup of Great Britain CSIO 5* at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – July 11, 2024  – Olympic champion Ben Maher (GBR) – who heads to Paris straight after the Agria Royal International Horse Show – has been selected with Exit Remo, alongside his 2023 team-mates John Whitaker (GBR) with Unick Du Francport and Tim Gredley (GBR) on Medoc […]

Robert Whitaker & Evert Excel in the Mystic Rose Prize CSIO 5* at Aachen

Aachen, Germany – July 07, 2024 – His father has won the Rolex Grand Prix in Aachen and his uncle. This year is Robert Whitaker’s (GBR) premiere appearance at the CHIO Aachen. His victory in the €28,200 Mystic Rose Prize CSIO 5* was good preparation for his first Grand […]

Three Riders Share the Agria Derby Trial Honors at Hickstead

Hickstead, England – June 21, 2024  – Last year’s Agria Derby Trial winners Robert Whitaker (GBR) and Carlos Ribas (BRA) once again shared the honours in today’s class – and they were joined by 2022 winner William Funnell in a three-way split for first place. Theirs were the only […]

British Get off to a Perfect Start at the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ Final

Barcelona, Spain – September 28, 2023 – Team Great Britain got off to a flying start when topping today’s first round of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢ Final at the Real Club de Polo in Barcelona, Spain with the only zero scoreline of the afternoon. Foot-perfect […]

Robert Whitaker & Vermento Victorious in the Longines King George V Gold Cup CSIO 5*

Great Britain’s Robert Whitaker Won Sunday’s Longines King George V Gold Cup after Delivering the only Double Clear of the Competition on Vermento.  Hickstead, West Sussex, England – July 30, 2023 – The win came two days after the Brits won the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cupâ„¢, with Robert’s father John part […]

Robert Whitaker & Evert Ride for the Win in €35,600 LVM Prize CSI 4* at Hagen

Hagen, Germany – April 23, 2022 – Rarely does a Whitaker come to the tournament alone. At Horses & Dreams meets Canada on Saturday, a member of one the great equestrian clans made a name for himself: Robert Whitaker (GBR), son of the legendary John, 39 years young […]

Robert Whitaker & Catwalk IV Race to Win $250,000 Agria Prize CSI 5* at Gothenburg Horse Show

Gothenburg, Sweden – Thursday, February 21, 2020 – Robert Whitaker (GBBR) and Catwalk IV were victorious in the SEK $250,000 Agria Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Gothenburg Horse Show CSI 5*-W at Scandinavium Arena in Gothenburg, Sweden. The Brit and the 17-year-old bay Holsteiner gelding (Colman x Corleone) kept all the poles […]

Don’t Miss the Action: Olympia’s Live TV and Streaming Schedule

London, England – December 18, 2019 – Olympia, The London International Horse Show CSI 5*-W has announced the live TV broadcast and streaming schedule which will take the Show out beyond the four walls of the Olympia halls. High viewing demand is anticipated for the Show which has […]

Robert Whitaker & Dekato Dash for the Cash in €25,250 NH Collection Prize CSI 5* at Casas Novas

La Coruña, Spain – December 13, 2019 – Great Britain won in style and power in class yesterday afternoon during the CSI Casas Novas – A Coruña CSI 5*-W/2* at the Casas Novas Indoor Arena.  It was double podium for Robert Whitaker (GBR) and Guy Williams (GBR)  in […]

Robert Whitaker & Catwalk IV Soar to Win €103,000 Land Rover Grand Prix CSI 5*-W at Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland – October 26, 2019 – The world’s top riders took the center stage in Helsinki on Saturday afternoon when it was time for €103,000 Land Rover Grand Prix CSI 5*-W. Seven riders made it to a jump-off and despite a very challenging and fast course, the jump-off […]

Riders for Longines Global Champions Tour of London CSI 5*

Top equestrians and their horses are already in town for a showdown during the Longines Global Champions Tour of London CSI 5* at Royal Chelsea Hospital in England. The most traditional name in the noble sport will once again be represented as three of the Whitaker family members […]

Robert Whitaker & El Wee Widge Top €27,000 Longines Christmas Cracker CSI 5* at Olympia

An Olympia victory was just what the doctor ordered when, two weeks after having his appendix removed, Robert Whitaker (GBR) produced a masterful performance in a 13-horse jump-off for Friday’s main class, The €27,000 Longines Christmas Cracker CSI 5* during Olympia – The London International Horse Show CSI […]

Pénélope Leprevost & Gain Line Jump to Gold in €275,000 LGT Private Banking Grand Prix of Ascona CSI 5*

  Pénélope Leprevost (FRA) & Gain Line won the €275,000 LGT Private Banking Grand Prix of Ascona CSI 5* yesterday during the Longines CSI Ascona 5* in Ascona, Switzerland. Pénélope Leprevost (FRA) & Gain Line  Leprevost and the 12-year-old chestnut Hannoverian gelding (Stolzenberg x Raphael) were the only […]

Robert Whitaker & Cash Sent Hit the Jackpot in SEK $850,000 Gothenburg Trophy CSI 5*

Robert Whitaker (GBR) & Cash Sent claimed first place in the SEK $850,000 Gothenburg Trophy CSI 5*, presented by Volvo yesterday during the Gothenburg Horse Show CSI 5*-W in Sweden. The Brit and the 11-year-old bay gelding (Verdi x Niveau) earned the coveted trophy by overcoming all the […]