Derek Ricketts

Born the 30th January 1949 Derek Rickets has had a long illustrious history in the sport of showjumping, with numerous wins internationally with a list of famous horses that include Coldstream, Beau Supreme and many others. Along with Coldstream, Derek Rickets represented Great Britain at many international events including Nations Cup competitions. When Derek retired from the showjumping arena he world become a well respected trainer, he would also take over the role of chef d`equipe for the British national team.

Below you can watch a video of Derek Ricketts riding the talented showjumper Coldstream.


Derek Ricketts with Hydrophane Coldstream at Hickstead in 1977. The horse was a latecomer to show jumping having previously been an eventer. He always looked to be judging his fences accurately, not wasting energy by jumping higher than necessary. The partnership were British team stalwarts earning Gold in the inaugural World Team Championship in 1978.

Derek Ricketts

Born 30th January 1949 Derek Ricketts was an international show jumping rider, on his retirement from the show jumping ring Derek Rickets became a successful trainer of the next generation of show jumpers and was given the job of team manager for the British Show Jumping Team, after a run of poor results Derek Ricket was sacked as manager at the beginning of 2010

Equine Riders

Derek Ricketts Horses

Coldstream

      Corals Morning Glory

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Born 1971 Corals Morning Glory is a show jumping horse competed by Derek Ricketts, produced as a young horse Corals Morning Glory was the winner of the 1980 Foxhunter championship.

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Derek Ricketts Competition Results

01 - Horse Of The Year Show, Foxhunter - 09/10/1980 - Corals Morning Glory

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1 - Dublin, World Cup Qualifier - 02/08/1980 - Coldstream

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1 - Dublin, World Cup Qualifier - 02/08/1979 - Coldstream

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1 - World Equestrian Games, Team - 01/06/1978 - Coldstream

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