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Twenty-three-year-old Ellen is the daughter of Carol and Stephen Whitaker, and the niece of international riders John and Michael. As a member of the famous Whitaker "show jumping" family, she was born with the sport in her blood.
Ellen grew up on the family farm near Barnsley in South Yorkshire where she began to ride as a toddler. She still lives there today with her parents, her brothers, Joe, Thomas and Donald and her dog Lucy.
Ellen is currently ranked 13th in the UK and is working hard to achieve her goal of attending the 2012 Olympics.
Stephen Whitaker and his brothers, John, Michael and Ian, were brought up by their parents Donald and Enid. Donald was a farmer, and although he didn't ride, he had a good eye for buying horses. It was the brothers' mother Enid who taught her sons to ride and so began the Whitaker legend.
Today Stephen trains Ellen and her brothers to ride, as well as competing himself when he can.
Carol is at the centre of her family and their show jumping careers. Without her they would fall apart!
Carol was herself a talented show jumper who put aside her own career to bring up her children. She has dedicated her life to supporting Stephen, Ellen and the boys and ensures they arrive at the right shows, at the right time and with the right horses!
Currently aged 21, Joe is ranked 7th in the UK's Top Young Riders list and was a member of the Junior European Championship team that won the bronze medal in 2006. As well as competing, Joe spends much of his time coaching other riders and is a registered coach for the Active Rider Horsecmps, Clinics and World Equestrian Coaching organisation
Thomas, aged 19, is currently ranked 29th in the UK's Top Young Riders list and recently came first in the Horse Deals Young Riders Final at Arena UK on Hosire Des Chaines.
Donald is following hot on his siblings' heals and at 17 is beginning to get his name known in the show jumping world for his own talent, as well as for being a member of show jumping's most famous family.
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How many Equestrian Whitaker's are there?
At least 7.
What is Ellen whitaker family called?
they are called the Whitaker family they include: John Whitaker, Michael Whitaker, Steven Whitaker, Carol Whitaker, Robert Whitaker and finally Ellen Whitaker. sorry there are more im sure but that's all i know! x
Has any of Ellen whitakers family have any horses?
The Whitakers are the most famous equestrian family in the world! Brothers John Whitaker & Michael Whitaker have been the cornerstone of the British show jumping team for the last 30 years, and between them have won hundreds of prestigious showjumping tournaments. Ian Whitaker & Steven Whitaker are both highly accomplished horseman in their own right too. Between them, these 4 brothers have produced 13 children, all of whom own, ride and compete in the equestrian field. The youngest of whom, William Whitaker, In 2006 won the Junior European Show Jumping Championship in Athens, and continues to place highly in every competition he enters. The Whitakers are a phenomenal showjumping dynasty!
What is a whitaker?
whitaker, is the last name of a very famous show jumping family, there is Ellen whitaker, Robert whitaker, James whitaker and many more!!
Famous equestrian person?
John Whitaker who was a showjumper who rode a horse called Milton who won approx 1 million pounds in prize money! xx
Is Ellen whitaker Welsh?
no, she lives in Yorkshire with the rest of her horsey family.
What has the author Dorothy Fauquier Whitaker written?
Dorothy Fauquier Whitaker has written: 'Ancestors of the Fauquier family of New Jersey' -- subject(s): Genealogy
Which character did Johnny Whitaker play the part of?
Jody Davis on Family Affair
What actors and actresses appeared in Equestrian Acrobats - 1937?
The cast of Equestrian Acrobats - 1937 includes: The Cristiani Family as Themselves Pete Smith as Narrator
How is Ellen whitaker and Michael whitaker related?
Ellen Whitaker is Michael Whitaker's niece. Michael Whitaker is Ellen Whitaker's Uncle.
Is john whitaker related to Ellen whitaker?
Ellen Whitaker is the daughter of rider Steven Whitaker and is niece of riders John Whitaker and Michael Whitaker.
Which of member of the royal family has competed at the Olympics?
Princess Anne in Equestrian events
