Jack Whitaker takes the reins on top stallion from his cousin Ellen: ‘I’m excited about him’

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Arena UK Winston, previously ridden by Ellen Whitaker, now with Jack Whitaker
PHP0GP August 31, 2018 - Gijon, Spain, 31.8.2018, Sport, Springreiten, NATIONS CUP CSIO GIJON 2018. Bild zeigt Ellen Whitaker GBR riding Arena Uk Winston...***31/08/18, Gijon, Spain, Sports, Showjuping, NATIONS CUP CSIO GIJON 2018. Image shows Ellen Whitaker GBR riding Arena Uk Winston. (Credit Image: © AFP7 via ZUMA Wire)
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At the recent World Cup Final in Leipzig, Germany (7-10 April), 20-year-old Jack Whitaker finished a brilliant fifth, just one penalty point off the podium, riding Equine America Valmy De La Lande.

But the talented young rider also used the show to make his international debut with a new horse — the 13-year-old stallion Arena UK Winston, who has been a top ride for Jack’s cousin Ellen Whitaker for the past seven years.

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.