The Horse & Hound Podcast 150: Showjumper Jack Whitaker

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London Horse Show showjumping: Jack Whitaker and Valmy De La Lande
Jack Whitaker riding Valmy De La Lande to win the Longines Christmas cracker at the London International Horse Show in 2021.
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On our 150th episode of The Horse & Hound Podcast, in partnership with Scoot Boots, we speak to seven-time youth showjumping medallist Jack Whitaker, who is now making a name for himself in the senior sport. He talks about the pressures and advantages of growing up in the legendary Whitaker family, and what he looks for in a top horse. We hope you will enjoy listening.

Episode 150 of our popular audio service The Horse & Hound Podcast, in partnership with Scoot Boots, is now live.

Gemma Redrup
Gemma Redrup
Former web features editor, point-to-point editor and digital racing editor

Gemma is an experienced journalist, who was a member of H&H staff from 2014 to September 2025. She is passionate about all equestrian sports, including racing and point-to-pointing. She has enjoyed riding out for top trainers Nicky Henderson and Charlie Appleby and took part in a charity Flat race at Epsom in August 2018. Gemma’s has reported from numerous five-star events around Britain and Europe, as well as European championships.