‘I’m enjoying building back up,’ says John Whitaker as he returns to competing after surgery

Legendary British showjumper John Whitaker on returning after his hernia operation, tight times in a two-star grand prix, and being caught out by British Showjumping’s national tack rules

John Whitaker (GBR) and Equine America Unick du Francport in The CSI 5* Longines Christmas Cracker at The London International Horse Show, Excel London, London, UK. December 19th 2025 ~ MANDATORY Credit Elli Birch/Bootsandhooves - NO UNAUTHORISED USE - 07745 909676

This week has been a busy one for the family ...