Top 20 Equestrian celebrities in England
Here is the latest list of the world's top 20 Equestrian celebrities [Updated February 7, 2023].
Mark Phillips was born
on September 22, 1948
in England.
Horseman who won Olympic gold in the team three-day event at the 1972 Olympics as well as silver in the same event at the 1988 Olympics.
Mark Phillips worked as a columnist for the equestrian magazine "Horse & Hound."
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Sophie Christiansen was born
on November 14, 1987
in Berkshire, England.
In 2013 she was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
Gracie Tyte was born
on November 18, 2003
in England.
She vlogs about her experiences at various showjumping events on her YouTube channel, Pony Nuts, which includes a wide variety of other content for horse lovers.
Ellen Whitaker was born
on March 5, 1986
in England.
She published a computer game called Ellen Whitaker: The Horse Mystery.
Kate Lewis was born
on April 11, 1999
in England.
She has been sponsored by Blue Chip Feed.
Jess Hewlett was born
on May 14, 2002
in England.
She competes with five horses Cruise, a Dapple Grey, Buddy, a Bay Roan, Bob, Piebald, Fudge, a Dapple Grey, Brian, a Miniature Shetland Foal, Skewbald, and two donkeys named Charlie & Jacko.
Benjamin Atkinson was born
on September 9, 1993
in England.
In addition to his Instagram, he also runs a YouTube channel which features clips of his riding and performances as well as training videos and other montages that he posts to his over 2,000 subscribers.
Ben Atkinson was born
on September 9, 1993
in England.
Equine stunt rider and trainer who specializes in training horses for film, television and various live events. He became the subject of increased media attention in 2015 due to his relationship with Poldark actress Eleanor Tomlinson.
He was the horse and cart driver for the 2011 drama Wuthering Heights.
Deborah Criddle was born
on May 10, 1966
in England.
After going medal-less in the 2008 Paralympics, she again returned to the podium in 2012, with one gold and two silvers.
Charlotte Dujardin was born
on July 13, 1985
in London, England.
Became widely considered as the best dressage riders in the world, winning all major titles and world records in the sport.
Carl Hester was born
on June 29, 1967
in England.
He won his first European Championship gold medal at the 2011 Team Grand Prix competition.
Mary King was born
on June 8, 1961
in England.
She became a two-time gold medalist at the World Equestrian Games.
Nicola Wilson was born
on October 1, 1978
in England.
In addition to her Olympic competition, she took part in the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky, U.S., and at the 2011 Badminton Horse Trials.
William Fox-Pitt was born
on January 2, 1969
in England.
He became Britain's first rider to win five different four-star events in 2011.
Pippa Funnell was born
on October 7, 1968
in England.
She was the first woman to become the number one-ranked eventing rider, and after retiring from the sport, wrote a series of pony-related children's books.
John Whitaker was born
on August 5, 1955
in England.
He won four gold medals at the European Championships: in 1985, 1987, and 1989 in the jumping team event, and in 1989 in the jumping individual event.
Ben Maher was born
on January 30, 1983
in England.
He has won a number of team and individual medals at Grand Prix events and European Championship competitions.
Tim Stockdale was born
on August 12, 1964
in England.
He hosted the series "Only Fools on Horses" for Sport Relief and has taught many famous people to show jump.
Ben Hobday was born
on April 28, 1989
in England.
He was diagnosed with cancer on June 2015 and completed chemo in September of that same year.
Harry Meade was born
on July 4, 1983
in Bath, England.
His career nearly came to a premature end when he shattered and dislocated both elbows during a fall in 2013. The next year, he returned to riding and came third in the Badminton Horse Trials.
