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John and his brother Michael are two of the most famous names in British showjumping - largely due to the partnership between John and his famous grey Milton. John began riding at the age of six on the family farm and got his first taste of competition at eight years old. His mother Enid was keen on riding and his father Donald had working horses on the farm. He and his brother Michael used to deliver milk by horse and cart before they went to school, and he was also allowed to stay up late to watch equestrian events on television.
John achieved huge success winning medals at the World and European Championships during the 1980s and 1990s and Silver at the LA Olympics in 1984. One of his most famous horses was Milton, the first show jumping horse to win more than £1 million in prize money and one of the most loved and recognised horses is the history of show jumping.
John received an MBE from Her Majesty The Queen in 2007. He has competed in 39 major international championships collecting 24 medals. Incredibly, John returned to showjumping just one year after suffering a life-threatening brain haemorrhage in 2000.
Fast Facts
1980 World Championship Individual and Team Silver medallist with Ryan's Son
1982 World Championship Team Bronze with Ryan's Son
1983 European Team and Individual Silver medallist with Ryan's Son
1984 Olympic Team Silver medallist with Ryan's Son
1985 European Individual Bronze medallist with N.Hopscotch
1986 World Championship Team Bronze with N.Hopscotch
1989 European Team and Individual Gold medallist with Milton
1990 World Championship Individual Silver and Team Bronze medallist with Milton
European Team Silver medallist - 1991, 1995
Competed in 1992, 1996, 2000 and 2008 Olympic Games
Competed in the 1994 and 2006 World Championships
1998 World Championship Team Bronze medallist with Heyman
European Team Bronze medallist - 2011, 2007, 1997
Competed in 21 FEI World Cup Finals, winning in 1990 and 1991
2014 LGCT Lausanne Grand Prix Silver medallist with Argento
2015 LGCT Monaco Grand Prix Silver medallist with Argento
2015 LGCT London Grand Prix Silver medallist with Argento
| Rank | Competition | Horse | € |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | CSI1* Grand Prix Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.35 m) | Sharid | 10000 EUR |
| 47 | CSI5* GCL of Valkenswaard 2022 Round 2 - Individuals | Sharid | 96000 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.55 m) | Sharid | 96000 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition in two phases special (1.35 m) | Sharid | 2000 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.45 m) | Sharid | 25700 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.45 m) | Sharid | 26000 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.35 m) | Sharid | 1600 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.15 m) | Sharid | 1500 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.25 m) | Sharid | 5000 EUR |
| 6 | CSI5* GCL of Valkenswaard 2022 Round 2 | Equine America Unick du Francport | 0 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition in two phases special (1.20 m) | Sharid | 1500 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.35 m) | Sharid | 1272 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.35 m) | Sharid | 3000 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition with immediate jump-off (1.35 m) | Sharid | 25500 EUR |
| 47 | CSI2* Grand Prix Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.45 m) - Prize VAN DER HAEGE | Sharid | 26400 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.45 m) | Sharid | 5160 EUR |
| 47 | CSI5* GCL of Valkenswaard 2022 Round 1 - Individuals | Sharid | 53000 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition with immediate jump-off (1.35 m) | Sharid | 4000 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.25 m) | Sharid | 2500 EUR |
| 47 | CSIYH1* Youngster Tour Final Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.30/1.35 m) - Prize ROELOFSEN | Sharid | 5000 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competitionwith jump-off (1.15 m) | Sharid | 3500 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition in two phases special (1.10 m) | Sharid | 1000 EUR |
| 47 | CSI5* GCL of Valkenswaard 2022 Round 1 | Sharid | 0 EUR |
| 47 | Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard | Sharid | 300000 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.40 m) | Sharid | 2240 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition with immediate jump-off (1.35 m) | Sharid | 7045 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition in two phases special (1.30/1.35 m) | Sharid | 2000 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.45 m) | Sharid | 1530 EUR |
| 47 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.30/1.35 m) | Sharid | 3000 EUR |
