Riley Whittaker is a junior equestrian and a 3rd generation family member of Whit Acres Farm in Norwell, MA. She has been raised in an honest, extremely hard-working, and dedicated equine family. Riley has been riding since she was 2-years old mostly under the instruction of her mother, Kristen Whittaker. She is extremely proud of her accomplishments listed below but most importantly, proud of her real-life education in partnership, harmony, dedication, and sportsmanship. Riley says she promises to always remember to honor each horse in every moment. She also believes in what is right and good for the horse gives inspiration to be an honest and true competitor.
As a student at Norfolk County Agricultural High School where Riley is majoring in Agricultural Mechanics, she finds herself hoping to apply all that she has learned in her equine experience along with her academic schooling. Riley is striving to invest in continuing education equine opportunities to further her talent and feel in horsemanship. She also hopes that school will provide her with the knowledge to develop and care for Whit Acres Farm. Riley hopes that her past, present, and future will push her to be the best that she can be for herself, her horses, and the people that she want to assist in their own horsemanship journey.
Riley Whittaker
USEF Youth Advisory Member, representing Western Dressage Association
Western Dressage Association of America, in-person show, Guthrie OK
2022 2x-Divisional Champion, 9x World Champion, Reserve Champion, Intro & Basic Jr o 2021 4x World Reserve Champion, Intro Jr
2019 World Top 5, Intro Jr
2018 World Top 10, Intro Jr
WDAA International Online Challenge, virtual show
2024 Divisional Reserve Champion Intro & High Point Mangalarga
2022 Divisional Champion Intro, 3rd Basic, High Point Qrt Pony, High Point Jr Rider o 2021 Divisional Reserve Champion Intro & High Point Qtr Pony
WD Youth Guest, Gelinas Farm in Pembroke NH 3-day Youth Camp, 2023 & 2024
Hanover Hunt & Riding Club, 2010-present
Various titles in Western Eq & Pleasure, Hunt Seat Eq & Pleasure • Hanson Riding Club, since 2010- 2019
Various titles in Western, Hunt Seat, Showmanship, and Trail
YEDA, Youth Equestrian Development Association, Briggs Stable, Hanover MA, 2018-2019
2019 YEDA National Elementary Reserve Champion, Eden Park Complex, Sunbury OH
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