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Reigning Champion Robert Whitaker in poll position for the British Open Final!

Yorkshireman Robert Whitaker is top of the current British Open Championship leader board after today’s third round. Robert finished fourth on Casino in the penultimate round but it was enough to keep him in poll position pulling ahead of his cousin Ellen, who now lies four points behind him. Tomorrow the top twenty riders on [...]

DAY 3

Earlier today I rode Rooney IV in the Accumulator, we finished 7th just behind my dad, John, I then took him to the Parelli Zone to take part in another demonstration. He was feeling good and I hope the techniques are going to help him to feel more relaxed especially when we are competing at [...]

Cousin Ellen Challenges Robert’s Champion Crown!

Robert Whitaker continued his successful campaign to regain the British Open title by claiming third place on new ride USA Today in today’s second leg of the Championship race. However, he now ties with his cousin Ellen on the top of the leader board as she produced a foot perfect double clear to snatch first [...]

DAY 2 – What a day!

Another great day but I am feeling exhausted! USA Today was superb in today’s 2nd leg of the Championship and we came third. Ellen took first with Ocolado which means we are now tied at the top of the leader board. I need to keep the pace up if I want to get my hands [...]

DAY 2 – Morning catch-up!

Well yesterday went really well! I won two classes including the 1st leg of the Championship so feel on track to regain the title! Saying that so much can happy in this competition and with two more rounds before the final I have still got my work cut out. The opposition is also really strong. [...]

Three Times Champion Robert Whitaker Looks Set to Retain his Title – Again!

Robert Whitaker made the perfect start in his quest to regain his British Open Championship title by winning the opening leg and claiming the illustrious early top spot on the leader board. This puts Robert in the perfect position to take what would be an astonishing fourth Championship title, and third in a row, if [...]

DAY 1

I’m looking forward to getting stuck into the 1st leg of the Championship tonight; I’m riding Casino who my father rode at the British Open last year. Casino is a sharp, fast horse who will suit the speed class tonight. USA Today who jumped brilliantly to win me the Midland Masters earlier will jump in [...]

 

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