It was on the onsdagseftermiddagen, during the first competition class at the Scandinavium arena in Gothenburg, which is the accident.
Along with the horse, Argento, John Whitaker crashing down directly after a barrier. It looked nasty, but both horse and rider were quickly up again and left the track together.
After the case was examined John Whitaker by a doctor, and Argento by a veterinarian.
quickly found that the horse fared without any damage.
When it came to John Whitakers state of health, however, wanted the doctors to meet with him again on Thursday morning before they gave the green light for the continuation of contestants.
The new physician visit, confirmed the suspicions from Wednesday. In connection with the omkullridningen broke John the clavicle, and in consultation with the doctors took the John Whitaker that it was färdigtävlat in Gothenburg this time.
Whitaker is a great favorite with the Swedish ridsportpubliken ago he during the 80’s and 90’s had great success with the white sagohästen Milton.
this time was John Whitaker is not qualified for the world cup final in show jumping, but the organizers had invited him to participate in the other international hoppklasserna determined during the races which will run until Sunday.
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