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British Showjumping is the Great Britain governing body for the equestrian sport of showjumping. It provides the competitors for Team GBR in international competition and sets the rules under which affiliated competitions are held. [1] It is one of the 16 organisations which form part of the British Equestrian Federation. [2]
The All England Jumping Course at Hickstead, widely known as Hickstead, is an equestrian centre in West Sussex, England, principally recognised for its showjumping events. It hosts two international competitions: the Al Shira'aa British Jumping Derby Meeting [1] and the Agria Royal International Horse Show. Opened in 1960, Hickstead was the ...
The British Open also hosts national show jumping classes and is the Final for the BSJA Winter Grand Prix and the BEF Under 23 Classic and Championship. In 2011 the British Open Show Jumping did not run because the organizer had not had one profitable year in the last eight years.
The British Jumping Derby meeting – known for sponsorship reasons as the Al Shira'aa Hickstead Derby Meeting – is an annual showjumping event held since 1961 at the Hickstead in June every year. It is considered one of the premier events in the equestrian calendar. [1] [2] [3] [4]
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Show jumping is a part of a group of English riding equestrian events that also includes eventing, hunters, and equitation. Jumping classes are commonly seen at horse shows throughout the world, including the Olympics .
He is a member of the Whitaker show jumping dynasty involving his father, his uncle John Whitaker, as well as his cousins Robert, William and Ellen Whitaker. [17] [18] He has two sisters Katie and Molly. [19]
Whitaker has represented the British Team many times from junior pony level to the senior ranks. [1] One of Whitaker's career highlights to date was becoming the British Open Champion at the inaugural British Open Show Jumping Championships in 2003. He has since been crowned champion again in 2008 and 2009.