On the 141st episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to legendary showjumping brothers John and Michael Whitaker. They talk about their childhood together, pretending to be each other and what keeps them going in showjumping. We hope you will enjoy listening.
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On the 141st episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, we speak to legendary showjumping brothers John and Michael Whitaker. They talk about their childhood together, pretending to be each other and what keeps them going in showjumping. We hope you will enjoy listening.
“We did a milk round together for four or five years with a boy and cart before school” – John Whitaker on growing up with Michael in the early days“I will always ask John for his thoughts if I get a new horse as it’s good to have his feedback” – Michael Whitaker on getting advice from his brother, John
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Horse & Hound Podcast: episode 141
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