What happened to Ellen Whitaker?

[Pigeon]

I would have loved to be born in life of someone like Ellen Whitaker or Emily King, what a Silver Spoon. Others have to rely achieving from nothing, which makes it the richer journey.

I actually wonder if this is not a very difficult existence. Both Ellen and Emily King have obviously had some difficult years. Look at poor Rath too, whilst I would love to have expensive horses, I wouldn't want to trade places with him! So much pressure to do well, but if you do succeed, it is only because of that silver spoon.

 

[SpottyMare]

Good luck and all the best... we all make our own fortune at the end of the day regardless of where we start out. And whatever Ellen may have been up to, or not, in the past I wish her all the best for the future too.

Life is too short to worry about what other people are getting up to.

Absolutely this

 

[Goldenstar]

Clearly my post has roused many opinions.

I would have loved to be born in life of someone like Ellen Whitaker or Emily King, what a Silver Spoon. Others have to rely achieving from nothing, which makes it the richer journey.

I have no respect for anyone relying on a family name to be a celebrity, without truly earning it.

If I've come across as sexist/judgemental etc, so be it.

Sexist / judgmental yes ,
Mean spirited and bitter also spring to mind.

 

[MargotC]

Just as a general observation I think "relying on a family name to be a celebrity" doesn't apply to the world of horses and certainly not when you get up in the classes. You do have to RIDE your horse(s). It's a skill. It takes practice and determination.

And following on from that, most riders are actually not "celebrities". Some are household names in horsey families... and that is about it. You do not see their bodies smeared across the tabloid pages however much I am getting tabloid vibes from certain input on this thread.

 

[Fun Times]

1. If you put me on one of her horses and sent me into the sj ring, I would look a right ****.
2. If you put me in a smart red showjacket, I would look a right ****.
3. If you tried to interview me live on T.V after a sj round, I would look a right ****.

She looks a right **** for drink driving. But that doesn't mean she isn't good at her job.

Hmm, it has starred out my naughty word, which for the avoidance of doubt wasn't the really really naughty four letter word, it was a much more civilised word!

 

[MrsMozartletoe]

... Dyed blond hair, body piercing, bling and getting on like a tart doesn't cut the mustard within such a disciplined, focused and horse orientated family.

 

[maggiestar]

You lot talking about Ellen's blonde hair are sooo shallow - can we please talk about what happened to Henry Cavill instead?!

 

[Spilletta]

Clearly my post has roused many opinions.

I would have loved to be born in life of someone like Ellen Whitaker or Emily King, what a Silver Spoon. Others have to rely achieving from nothing, which makes it the richer journey.

I have no respect for anyone relying on a family name to be a celebrity, without truly earning it.

If I've come across as sexist/judgemental etc, so be it.

It sounds like someone born into a successful family shouldn't bother to try their hand at following in their elders' footsteps because they won't have truly earned any success that they may have. Those who achieve from nothing, and become successful, and go on to have children: their children will be in the same situation in that they may as well not bother either. If I knew how to add a head-scratching, confused smiley, I'd put it here!

As others have already said, no one can help the circumstances into which they are born. And horses don't judge our backgrounds.

 

[Nativelover]

You lot talking about Ellen's blonde hair are sooo shallow - can we please talk about what happened to Henry Cavill instead?!

😂😂👍 I believe he was concentrating on superstardom and they grew apart splitting up about 3-4 years ago now!

 

[jhoward]

Pushed the red button. Certain people should be ashamed of themselves, but of course they will justify their words. They always do.

I do not belong here, i been the victim of serious bullying on yards, and am in the process of writing an e book on what has happened to me. Why would i want to come on a forum and read bullying posts ?

Thank god i am now safely away from the reach of these idiots.

Ps I hope the family thinks about a libel suit... hho should have stamped this out a long time ago.

then dont, leave dont log in it is A forum, opinions will be cast and if you post such things you will open up yourself to more attention, may be that is what you want.

there are many people here and i suspect that a tiny percentage of people on this thread may well of dealt with the EW in real life so actually cast a truthful opinion.

they would be right.

 

[Illusion100]

Ellen made me cringe all round, what else can I say.

Shoot me.

Competing at high levels involves crazy amounts of pressure, so many voices and opinions. That's just the way it is.

Currently I have no respect for her and appreciate why her Father kicked her out.

If Ellen returns and achieves to the same level off her own back, I will negate and apologise.

 

[silv]

Ellen made me cringe all round, what else can I say.

Shoot me.

Competing at high levels involves crazy amounts of pressure, so many voices and opinions. That's just the way it is.

Currently I have no respect for her and appreciate why her Father kicked her out.

If Ellen returns and achieves to the same level off her own back, I will negate and apologise.

Gosh, you seem to have a real problem with her, have you met in real life. I hope she is not reading all the nasty comments.

 

[risky business]

Pushed the red button. Certain people should be ashamed of themselves, but of course they will justify their words. They always do.

I do not belong here, i been the victim of serious bullying on yards, and am in the process of writing an e book on what has happened to me. Why would i want to come on a forum and read bullying posts ?

Thank god i am now safely away from the reach of these idiots.

Ps I hope the family thinks about a libel suit... hho should have stamped this out a long time ago.

Bit of an over reaction don't you think?

No one forces you to look at that forum, don't like a post click the back button. Sounds like your trying to use this post to advertise your ebook.

 

[Illusion100]

Gosh, you seem to have a real problem with her, have you met in real life. I hope she is not reading all the nasty comments.

I have my opinion of her, not a problem with her.

 

[Illusion100]

Bit of an over reaction don't you think?

No one forces you to look at that forum, don't like a post click the back button. Sounds like your trying to use this post to advertise your ebook.

I didn't even know there was a 'red button' to push!

 

[Flicker]

Some of these posts are quite vitriolic. People make mistakes.
We post on here under the cloak of anonymity. I wonder whether some of the more vociferous posters would:
A) be happy to see someone else posting such strong pronouncements about someone they loved;
B) be prepared to say the same things in public without the veil of anonymity.

Maybe two points to consider before taking to the keyboard?

 

[NOISYGIRL]

Just that really.

She used to be such a household name with children idolising her, but now she is not seen at all.

Someone update me!

I was thinking the same thing myself while watching Olympia the other day

 

[NOISYGIRL]

I was thinking the same thing myself while watching Olympia the other day

Also what was the name of the horse she used to ride and where is it now ? black I think it was

 

[dibbin]

Also what was the name of the horse she used to ride and where is it now ? black I think it was

That would have been Locarno - not sure where he is now. I remember watching her jump Ladina B in the Puissance at Olympia, she did NOT look like an easy horse to ride!

 

[5379]

Interesting values here. I'm of the generation who were expected to be able to still drive responsibly AFTER a couple of drinks so I wouldn't castigate anyone who is now deemed to be a criminal for doing just that. The current law has altered the social lives of people living in rural areas out of all recognition - taxis are not really an option in remote areas, unless it is a really special occasion.
Most riders I know know how to party - blond highlights or not.
I am convinced you need more than good connections to get on a top horse and win.
Just my musings....

Interesting values indeed!! Perhaps if you have ever been to the scene and had to deal with the carnage of an accident caused by a drink driver and had to knock on someone's door and tell them their loved had been killed by a drink driver you may feel that 'altering the social lives' of people would maybe be worth it.
I don't know though, maybe you don't think that drinking soft drinks is too much of a sacrifice to make to prevent so one being killed by a drink driver.

 

[honetpot]

Interesting values indeed!! Perhaps if you have ever been to the scene and had to deal with the carnage of an accident caused by a drink driver and had to knock on someone's door and tell them their loved had been killed by a drink driver you may feel that 'altering the social lives' of people would maybe be worth it.
I don't know though, maybe you don't think that drinking soft drinks is too much of a sacrifice to make to prevent so one being killed by a drink driver.

I do not think he was condoning it just musing how things have changed over forty years. When I was in my teens every one drank and drove home, its a bit like now the amount of people you see trying to drive safely and use a mobile phone, I even saw a bus driver turning a corner using one. Eventually hopefully this will be seen as socially unacceptable thing to do.
I too have seen what happens after an accident, the trouble with alcohol is makes usually sensible people take risks they would not normally do when they are sober, that can not be said usually of someone driving while using a phone.
So everyone this Christmas take your time and drive safely however rushed or impatient you feel, get there late rather than not get there at all.

 

[puppystitch]

Yes, I knew I'd seen her there and hadn't imagined it! I thought it was odd she was riding him as he must be 19 now, and retired from competition for a good few years.
Did she retire in the end, or was it just a big faulting round? or was she eliminated?
I can't quite remember, but I always loved Locarno growing up.

She was in the Speed Derby too, came a cropper after the bank.

 

[rachk89]

You are using religion to defend the vitriol directed at one person who is not here to defend herself?

Really is that what religion is, glad I'm not particularly religious then because I am a much nicer, forgiving and more tolerant in the first place person than you are by the looks of things.

I ain't even religious I am saying that could be a reason for why someone doesn't like the way another person dresses. What was said was wrong but jumping all over that person and ganging up on them is also wrong. Tell them to maybe rethink how they phrase things in future and move on. Making fun.of them? It's quite petty and childish.