Post by Mia on May 21, 2010 22:18:57 GMT
The History Behind The
Milton Diamond Stud
The Milton Diamond Stud was originally created in 1999. Although the stud has slightly changed over the years the name has always been the same. I came up with the name 'Milton Diamond Stud' as I wanted the name to have a meaning. So I named the stud after my all time favorite show jumper 'Milton'.
Milton was a horse ridden by the famous rider John Whitaker. The great grey won many International events in show Jumping, and was well known for his famous leap into the air that brought everyone to their feet at the prize giving ceremonies. Born in 1977, Milton was bought as a weanling by Caroline Bradley from the breeder John Harding-Rolls. Son of the International show jumping stallion the Dutch bred Marius out of an English mare Aston Answer (by Any Questions), who had competed at Grade A national level and who herself was out of a show jumping mare Pennywort (1970 Foxhunter Champion) by Top Walk, Milton was bred to jump. When Milton was young Miss Caroline Bradley told her parents he would be her Olympic mount. She trained him until her death in 1983, after which many offers were made to her parents to buy the talented grey. Stephen Hadley rode Milton for a short time, before he became a mount of the world-renowned international rider John Whitaker.
It was with John Whitaker, between the years 1985 to 1994, where Milton was most successful. The grey had many international victories, and became the first horse outside the racing world to win more than £1 million in prize money. Throughout his career, Milton rarely touched a rail or refused a fence. The gelding was a favorite with the crowd, many times ending a successful round with a great leap into the air. It was clear that he loved being a show jumper. Milton was retired in 1994 at the Olympia Horse Show, He gave his fans one last 'leap in the air' before being lead away to start his retirement. Although it was a time to celebrate his career as a show jumper it was clear that Milton's presence in the arena would be greatly missed. He was adored by all.
John once said about Milton, "Simply The Best"
Sadly, Milton died July 4th,1999 at the age of 22, Milton was euthanized due to intestinal complications (colic). He was buried on the Whitaker's farm in Yorkshire, England
Although it has been over 10 years since Milton has passed away the memories of him live on in everyone's heart who had the honor of seeing his breathtaking performances. He will never be forgotten,
There will always be a show jumping legend and his name is....
MILTON
Milton Diamond Stud
The Milton Diamond Stud was originally created in 1999. Although the stud has slightly changed over the years the name has always been the same. I came up with the name 'Milton Diamond Stud' as I wanted the name to have a meaning. So I named the stud after my all time favorite show jumper 'Milton'.
Milton was a horse ridden by the famous rider John Whitaker. The great grey won many International events in show Jumping, and was well known for his famous leap into the air that brought everyone to their feet at the prize giving ceremonies. Born in 1977, Milton was bought as a weanling by Caroline Bradley from the breeder John Harding-Rolls. Son of the International show jumping stallion the Dutch bred Marius out of an English mare Aston Answer (by Any Questions), who had competed at Grade A national level and who herself was out of a show jumping mare Pennywort (1970 Foxhunter Champion) by Top Walk, Milton was bred to jump. When Milton was young Miss Caroline Bradley told her parents he would be her Olympic mount. She trained him until her death in 1983, after which many offers were made to her parents to buy the talented grey. Stephen Hadley rode Milton for a short time, before he became a mount of the world-renowned international rider John Whitaker.
It was with John Whitaker, between the years 1985 to 1994, where Milton was most successful. The grey had many international victories, and became the first horse outside the racing world to win more than £1 million in prize money. Throughout his career, Milton rarely touched a rail or refused a fence. The gelding was a favorite with the crowd, many times ending a successful round with a great leap into the air. It was clear that he loved being a show jumper. Milton was retired in 1994 at the Olympia Horse Show, He gave his fans one last 'leap in the air' before being lead away to start his retirement. Although it was a time to celebrate his career as a show jumper it was clear that Milton's presence in the arena would be greatly missed. He was adored by all.
John once said about Milton, "Simply The Best"
Sadly, Milton died July 4th,1999 at the age of 22, Milton was euthanized due to intestinal complications (colic). He was buried on the Whitaker's farm in Yorkshire, England
Although it has been over 10 years since Milton has passed away the memories of him live on in everyone's heart who had the honor of seeing his breathtaking performances. He will never be forgotten,
There will always be a show jumping legend and his name is....
MILTON
