The Whitakers

[JoJo_]

Is it just me or is there a never ending list of Whitaker showjumpers? I just found out about some going whitaker kids going through the pony ranks. Someone should make a family tree to put on the internet. I dont know whos dad is who.

 

[katie_southwest]

I get confused about whos dad is who..who is brother/sisters and who are cousins....theres too many!

 

[JoJo_]

I'm watchin canter banter on H&C and just saw George Whitaker. Whos son/brother is he? Mind bogglin.

 

[scotsmare]

So many Whitakers, so little prizes for the rest of us......

 

[katie_southwest]

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So many Whitakers, so little prizes for the rest of us......

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Haha true

 

[Thistle]

And there are two lots of them, the Whitakers and the Whittakers (horsebox people)

 

[Ezme]

on the olyimpa coverage they did acctually put up a family tree of them. george is the other brothers son i think.. (not micheal, john or stephen)

 

[RedVendetta]

This should help, copied it from Equestrianism website, written May 2007:

Going clear: The Whitaker family from John and Michael to Jack and James

John and Michael

The first and third sons of the late Donald and Enid Whitaker have been stalwarts of the British team ever since winning Olympic silver medals in Los Angeles in 1984. Their two brothers, Steven and Ian, are both accomplished horsemen whose children are now making names for themselves in show jumping.

John and Clare's Family

Louise (26), Robert (24) and Joanne (19):

Robert is the third best Briton in 32nd place on the world rankings. The two ahead of him are also Whitakers - his uncle Michael (4th) and his father John (26th). Robert's elder sister, Louise, is mainly concerned with bringing on young horses.

Steven and Carol's Family

Ellen (21), Joe (19), Thomas (16) and Donald (14):

Ellen was runner-up in the 2004 British Jumping Derby. She was selected for the senior team at the 2005 European Championships, but was unable to compete because her horse was sick. Joe was a team-mate of William's at last year's Junior European Championships when they won bronze medals. Thomas won the junior show jumping title at the Horse of the Year Show last October.

Michael and Melissa's Children

Jack (5), Molly (4) and Katie (2):

They are already riding ponies and they enjoy watching their father jump. Jack, who will be six this year, is expected to ride at his first show this summer.

Ian and Alison's Family

William (17), George (14) and James (9):

William became the reigning Junior European Show Jumping Champion in Athens last year. He made an impressive debut at World Cup shows this year, jumping a double clear to finish third in the Grand Prix at Vigo. Both George and James enjoyed success with their ponies last season.

 

[JoJo_]

That makes more sense. So who is Dominique Whitaker? She not related? I saw her competing in some pony class on H&C not long ago and was like damn another one lol.

 

[JM07]

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That makes more sense. So who is Dominique Whitaker? She not related? I saw her competing in some pony class on H&C not long ago and was like damn another one lol.

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Do you mean VERONIQUE???

micheals first wife????

 

[JoJo_]

No its Dominique. Shes a young girl. Saw it with my own eyes. Maybe like 13. If thats Michael's first wife there is def somethin wrong going on lmao.

 

[c7mlm]

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That makes more sense. So who is Dominique Whitaker? She not related? I saw her competing in some pony class on H&C not long ago and was like damn another one lol.

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dominique is jordans younger sister, they are they whittakers (horseboxes)

 

[JoJo_]

Ooohh ok not related then.

 

[Tinker_Belle]

There's loads of Whitakers. It's a dynasty! Fair play to them though, they graft.

 

[YorksG]

They do graft and always have, started out with Mum's riding school and Dad's farm, all the boys worked from when they could walk! I knew Donald and to say that he knew the value of sixpence is an understatement! Having played dominoes for 10p a corner with him, I can also say that he hated to loose or pay up.

 

[Cop-Pop]

I always imagine them living in a giant house for some reason

I love watching them jump - they are so good at what they do

 

[YorksG]

They may live in big houses now, but they grew up in a typical West Yorkshire mixed farm. Not big or posh. When you've seen the hills they grew up with you know why they are so good at the Derby Bank