Finnbob
Well-Known Member
Just following on from the Katie Price thread got me wondering about your opinion on the Whitakers? Obviously we all know how amazing Michael and John are but the ones I'm really talking about are the next generation. Just wondering whether people think they are naturally talented riders or whether anyone born into world class horses and training etc would reach their level?
Just thinking if I was an owner and was looking for a young rider would I pick the local talented but poor kid who keeps their horses in a rented field and hacks to local shows etc or would I give the ride to one of the little whitakers (or other showjumping family!) where the horse would have a perhaps not so talented rider but the facilities and training and finances where it may go further. My fictional good horse could be just what the 1st kid needed to get their name out there and move them up the ranks and make a name for themselves etc but I think 95% of people would give the ride to the 5* yard
Not trying to cause an argument here, just wondering peoples opinions really, are they all born with an amazing horsey talent gene or are they the product of amazing training from day one (from horses and humans!)
Will be interesting to see what other people think...
Just thinking if I was an owner and was looking for a young rider would I pick the local talented but poor kid who keeps their horses in a rented field and hacks to local shows etc or would I give the ride to one of the little whitakers (or other showjumping family!) where the horse would have a perhaps not so talented rider but the facilities and training and finances where it may go further. My fictional good horse could be just what the 1st kid needed to get their name out there and move them up the ranks and make a name for themselves etc but I think 95% of people would give the ride to the 5* yard
Not trying to cause an argument here, just wondering peoples opinions really, are they all born with an amazing horsey talent gene or are they the product of amazing training from day one (from horses and humans!)
Will be interesting to see what other people think...