Whitakers take over Nations Cup team in Rome

The squad for the third leg of the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup competitions comprises three Whitakers, whose ages span four decades.

Experienced

Showjumping performance managerDi Lampard has selected JohnWhitaker MBE, his brother Michael, and their nephew William. John is taking his talented stallion Argento, while Michael will ride Amai II and William is on Fandango III.

Joining the Whitakers out in Romeare Ben MaherMBEon Diva II and Holly Gillott and Dougie Douglas, who jumped a clear round in the first leg of the series in Lummen last week (3 May).

Qualifying points

This Nations Cup is the first in the series where Britain will be competing for qualifying points.The competition takes place at the Rome CSIO5* show on Friday 22May. This will be followed by the Grand Prix on Sunday.

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