Michael Whitaker

Michael Whitaker was born and raised in his parents’ farm in Yorkshire.He has a bigger brother John Whitaker. Their mother taught them how to ride in their farm. Michael soon started competing on ponies when he was seven years old. He became quickly a very experienced rider and started competing on big horses where he earned a reputation as a strong and determined rider. Michael Whitaker became the youngest ever winner of the famous Hickstead Derby when he was 20. In September 1993 Michael took over from his brother John as the world’s Number One for the first time in his career. Later in 1999 Michael was the highest placed British rider in the World Cup. He beat his own record in 2001. Michael Whitaker is one of the leading british showjumping riders of all time and he has competed in The Olympic games four times as well as 10 European Championships and 3 World Championships. He won many medals along the way. Michael Whitaker has also won many championships each year like the King Cup and the Hickstead Derby 4 times.