Nick Skelton
British Ranking: 4
Age: 51
Lives: Warwickshire
At fifteen years of age Nick Skelton landed the job of a lifetime working for Ted Edgar. He had visited the Edgar yard for some advice about a difficult pony and ended up learning from Ted for the next 12 years. Following a fantastic career, Nick sadly had to retire in 2001 following an injury to his neck in September 2000. Two year later, however, Nick was given the all clear to start riding again and carry his great show jumping career further. Nick’s career highlights include winning 59 International Grand Prix’s, winning at Hickstead three times, and competing for team GB 160 times winning 13 Championship medals. He was also the World Cup Final winner in 1995 on his wonderful horse, Dollar Girl.
Recent Major Achievements:
2007 - CSIO La Baule: 5th Grand Prix (Russel)
CSIO St. Gallen: 2nd A7 (Arko III)
CSI5* Cannes: 3rd A7 (Arko III)
 Estoril: 1st Global Champions Tour Grand Prix (Arko III) Member of Nations Cup Team: St Gallen 8th (Arko III),
Aachen 8th (Russel), Hickstead 2nd (Russel); Dublin (Russel)       
CSIO5* Dublin: 2nd Puissance (Russel)
CSI5* Valkenswaard: 2nd Grand Prix (Arko III), 2nd A7 (Russel)
CSIO5* Spruce Meadows: 6th Grand Prix, 2nd A4 (Arko III), 1st 6 Bar (Russel)