Ben began riding when he was eight and competed in pony classes from an early age. After leaving school, he began training with British rider Liz Edgar, before travelling to Switzerland where he spent two years riding for Swiss show jumper Beat Mändli.
Ben was a very successful Young Rider, helping the British Young Riders to a Team European Gold in 2004. Ben has since become a regular member of the senior British international team, competing in the 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2019 (individual silver and team bronze) European Championships, and the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympic Games.
Ben won Team Gold at the 2012 London Olympics after which he was awarded an MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) by Her Majesty The Queen. Ben has also won Team Bronze at the 2011 European Championships and Team Gold and Individual Silver at the 2013 European Championships.
Ben cites his hero’s as British rider Robert Smith and German rider Ludger Beerbaum.
Fast facts
2011 European Championship Team bronze medallist with Tripple X
2012 London Olympic Team Gold medallist with Tripple X
2013 European Individual Silver and Team Gold medallist with Cella
2015 FEI Nations Cup Final 2nd team with Diva II
2019 European Championships Silver and Team Bronze with Explosion W
Complete LGCT results here
Rank | Competition | Horse | € |
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33 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.55 m) | Point Break | 96000 EUR |
33 | Int. jumping competition in two phases special (1.35 m) | Point Break | 2000 EUR |
33 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.45 m) | Point Break | 25700 EUR |
33 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.45 m) | Point Break | 26000 EUR |
33 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.35 m) | Point Break | 1600 EUR |
33 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.15 m) | Point Break | 1500 EUR |
33 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.25 m) | Point Break | 5000 EUR |
33 | Int. jumping competition in two phases special (1.20 m) | Point Break | 1500 EUR |
33 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.35 m) | Point Break | 1272 EUR |
16 | CSI5* GCL of Valkenswaard 2022 Round 2 | Ici | 0 EUR |
33 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.35 m) | Point Break | 3000 EUR |
33 | Int. jumping competition with immediate jump-off (1.35 m) | Point Break | 25500 EUR |
33 | CSI2* Grand Prix Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.45 m) - Prize VAN DER HAEGE | Point Break | 26400 EUR |
33 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.45 m) | Point Break | 5160 EUR |
33 | CSI5* GCL of Valkenswaard 2022 Round 1 - Individuals | Point Break | 53000 EUR |
33 | Int. jumping competition with immediate jump-off (1.35 m) | Point Break | 4000 EUR |
33 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.25 m) | Point Break | 2500 EUR |
33 | CSIYH1* Youngster Tour Final Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.30/1.35 m) - Prize ROELOFSEN | Point Break | 5000 EUR |
33 | Int. jumping competitionwith jump-off (1.15 m) | Point Break | 3500 EUR |
33 | Int. jumping competition in two phases special (1.10 m) | Point Break | 1000 EUR |
33 | CSI5* GCL of Valkenswaard 2022 Round 1 | Point Break | 0 EUR |
33 | Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Valkenswaard | Point Break | 300000 EUR |
33 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.40 m) | Point Break | 2240 EUR |
33 | Int. jumping competition with immediate jump-off (1.35 m) | Point Break | 7045 EUR |
33 | Int. jumping competition in two phases special (1.30/1.35 m) | Point Break | 2000 EUR |
33 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.45 m) | Point Break | 1530 EUR |
33 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.30/1.35 m) | Point Break | 3000 EUR |
33 | CSI1* Grand Prix Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.35 m) | Point Break | 10000 EUR |
33 | CSI5* GCL of Valkenswaard 2022 Round 2 - Individuals | Point Break | 96000 EUR |
Rank | Competition | Horse | € |
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18 | Sand Arena: CSI1* 1.35m Table A-AC | Madame X | 3000 EUR |
18 | Grass Arena: CSI5* 1.45m - 2 Phases | Madame X | 25500 EUR |
18 | Grass Arena: CSI1* 1.10m - 2 Phases Special | Madame X | 0 EUR |
18 | Grass Arena: CSI1* GRAND PRIX 1.35m Table A with Jump Off | Madame X | 10000 EUR |
18 | 1 horse per rider 60 seconds per horse | Madame X | 0 EUR |
2 | Grass Arena: CSI5* GCL Round 2 1.55m | Explosion W | 0 EUR |
18 | Sand Arena: CSI2* Small Tour 1.35m Table A - AC - S16 | Madame X | 1600 EUR |
18 | Sand Arena: CSI2* Big Tour 1,45m Table A-AC | Madame X | 25700 EUR |
18 | Sand Arena: CSI2* Big Tour 1,45m - 2 Phases | Madame X | 5000 EUR |
18 | Grass Arena: CSI5* 1.45m Table A-AC | Madame X | 25500 EUR |
18 | Grass Arena: CSI1* 1.20m 2 Phases Special | Madame X | 1500 EUR |
18 | Grass Arena: CSI1* 1.15m Table A with Jump Off | Madame X | 3500 EUR |
18 | Sand Arena: CSI1* 1.25m - Table A-AC | Madame X | 2500 EUR |
18 | Sand Arena: CSI2* Medium Tour 1,40m Table A-AC | Madame X | 2200 EUR |
18 | Grass Arena: CSI5* 1.55m GCL Round1 - Individual Classification | Madame X | 55000 EUR |
18 | Sand Arena: CSI2* Medium Tour 1,40m Table A with IMMEDIATE Jump Off | Madame X | 7000 EUR |
18 | Sand Arena: CSIYH1* Young Horses 6yh - 7yh | Madame X | 2000 EUR |
18 | Sand Arena: CSIYH1* Young Horses FINAL 6yh - 7yh - Table A with Jump off | Madame X | 5000 EUR |
18 | Sand Arena: CSI1* 1.15m Table A-AC | Madame X | 1500 EUR |
18 | Sand Arena: CSIYH1* Young Horses 6yh - 7yh - Table A-AC | Madame X | 3000 EUR |
18 | Grass Arena: CSI5* 1.55m GCL Round1 | Madame X | 0 EUR |
18 | Grass Arena: CSI5* 1.50m Table A with Jum Off | Madame X | 95000 EUR |
18 | Sand Arena: CSI2* Small Tour 1,35m - 2 Phases | Madame X | 1210 EUR |
18 | Grass Arena: CSI1* 1.25m Table A with Jump off | Madame X | 5000 EUR |
18 | Grass Arena: CSI5* LGCT Grand Prix 1.60m Presented by NICHIHO | Madame X | 300000 EUR |
18 | Grass Arena: CSI5* GCL Round 2 1.55m - Individual Classification | Madame X | 95000 EUR |
18 | Sand Arena: CSI2* Medium Tour 1,40m - 2 Phases | Madame X | 1524 EUR |
18 | Grass Arena: CSI1* 1.35m - 2 Phases Special | Madame X | 2000 EUR |
18 | Sand Arena: CSI2* GRAND PRIX Big Tour 1,45m Table A with Jump Off | Madame X | 26200 EUR |
18 | Sand Arena: CSI2* Small Tour 1.35m Table A with IMMEDIATE Jump off | Madame X | 4000 EUR |
Rank | Competition | Horse | € |
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18 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.10m) | Winning Good | 1000 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.15m) | Winning Good | 1200 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.45m) | Winning Good | 26100 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.35m) | Winning Good | 1270 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.45m) | Winning Good | 25700 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.60m) | Winning Good | 300000 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.50m) | Winning Good | 93200 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.45m) | Winning Good | 25375 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.25m) | Winning Good | 2000 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.35m) | Winning Good | 8000 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.20m) | Winning Good | 1300 EUR |
18 | (6/7 yr old horses) Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.30/1.35m) | Winning Good | 3080 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.35m) | Winning Good | 4000 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.40m) | Winning Good | 1572 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.55m) | Winning Good | 93800 EUR |
18 | (6/7 yr old horses) Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.30/1.35m) | Winning Good | 5000 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.35m) | Winning Good | 1500 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.35m) | Winning Good | 3000 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.15m) | Winning Good | 3000 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.50/1.55m) | Winning Good | 60400 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.45m) | Winning Good | 25000 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition in two phases (1.45m) | Winning Good | 5160 EUR |
39 | Don Vito | 0 EUR | |
18 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.40m) | Winning Good | 1845 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.25m) | Winning Good | 5000 EUR |
18 | (6/7 yr old horses) Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.30/1.35m) | Winning Good | 2060 EUR |
18 | Winning Good | 0 EUR | |
18 | Int. jumping competition against the clock (1.35m) | Winning Good | 1500 EUR |
18 | Int. jumping competition with jump-off (1.40m) | Winning Good | 7120 EUR |