But British Equestrian Federation World Class performance director Will Connell said: "The riders wanted stronger management and leadership and that's what Rob is delivering."

[1] She lives on the family farm near Barnsley, South Yorkshire,[7] and attended Penistone Grammar School.

Whitaker was stopped by local Police in Knutsford, Cheshire at 02:00 after she had attended a charity ball.

Whitaker and Spanish showjumper Antonio Mariñas Soto have two sons together, born May 2014[9] and March 2016.

Among many others, some of her achievements are: Koch Media launched Ellen Whitaker's Horse Life video game for PC, Nintendo DS and Wii.