Meet John Whitaker’s ride Equine America Unick Du Francport: ‘Frank loves a tea!’

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John Whitaker GBR riding Unick du Francport during The Santa Stakes (Class 03) at The London International Horse Show at the ExCel London in the UK, on the 16th December 2021
John Whitaker GBR riding Unick du Francport during The Santa Stakes (Class 03) at The London International Horse Show at the ExCel London in the UK, on the 16th December 2021
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All roads lead to Royal Windsor Horse Show this week (12-15 May) and the legendary British rider John Whitaker is one of the star names lining up for the show’s five-star international jumping classes. We went behind the stable door with his top horse Equine America Unick Du Francport to find out from his groom Kerry Finch what “Frank” is like to look after.

EQUINE AMERICA UNICK DU FRANCPORT, 14yo French-bred gelding by Zandor out of Peche Du Heup (Helios De La Cour II)

Jennifer Donald
Jennifer Donald
Showjumping and racing editor

Jennifer is passionate at showjumping and her role as H&H’s showjumping editor has taken her around the world reporting from shows and interviewing riders, connections and those involved behind the scenes. Since joining H&H from BBC Sport in 2005, she has written on every subject across the equestrian sphere — from turnout rugs to stable management — and has interviewed gold medallists, world champions and winners galore. She also has first-hand experience of working in the equestrian industry as a riding instructor and yard manager.