Date of Birth
January 1983
Born
Enfield, London
Lives
Bishop’s Stortford, Hertfordshire
Background
Originally starting out at his local Pony Club, Ben has come up through the showjumping squads, representing Great Britain at Pony, Junior and Young Rider European Championships before being named as part of the senior European squad in 2009.
Winning both the Hickstead Derby and the Speed Derby in 2005, Ben’s Senior Championship team debut for Great Britain came at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing. He has represented Great Britain at 26 Nations Cups and was the leading rider at Olympia in 2011.
Championship history
2012 Olympic Games: Team Gold (Tripple X III)
2011 European Championships: Team Bronze (Tripple X III)
2009 European Championships (Robin Hood W)
2008 Olympic Games: Team 5th (Rolette)
2004 Young Rider European Championships: Team Gold (Alfredo)
2003 Young Rider European Championships (Clouds Away)
2001 Junior European Championships (Ocior)
1998 Pony European Championships: Team Gold (Dusty Boy)
1997 Pony European Championships: Team Gold (Dusty Boy)
For a full biography and competition history please visit the British Showjumping website
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