The Horse & Hound Podcast 180 with Robert Whitaker: ‘Winning the King’s Cup three times is amazing – and I think we can do it again’
Robert Whitaker won Hickstead’s King George V Gold Cup for the third time this season – and is eyeing up a fourth title next year
In episode 180 of The Horse & Hound Podcast, which is sponsored by Equine America, top British showjumper Robert Whitaker talks to our showjumping editor Jennifer Donald about his third King George V Gold Cup win at Hickstead, what life was like growing up in a famous showjumping dynasty and how his partnership with the talented Vermento came about.
In this episode, Robert explains that he rode Vermento’s dam, a tall hot black mare called Vicky, in classes up to 1m50. He talks about how mother and son are different and why his father John Whitaker’s stallion Argento was a great match for her when they decided to put her in foal.
“Vicky was quite hot, so it was a good combination with Argento as he’s got a very good brain”
Robert Whitaker on Vermento’s breeding
To hear more about Robert’s early life in the Whitaker family, how a trip to Spruce Meadows helped set Vermento up for Hickstead this year and why he thinks they can equal his uncle Michael's record of four King’s Cups at Hickstead next year, listen to the podcast.
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Carol is an experienced journalist and editor, who is also a passionate amateur rider and dedicated horse owner, having ridden since childhood. She has a particular interest in the emotional well-being and ethical training of horses, alongside veterinary matters, having garnered extensive first-hand experience of numerous equine health conditions through more than 30 years of horse ownership.