Ben Maher facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ben Maher MBE
Maher in 2012
Personal information
Full name	Benjamin Richard Maher
Nationality	British
Discipline	Show jumping
Born	(1983-01-30) 30 January 1983 (age 42) Enfield, Greater London, England
Height	6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight	150 lb (68 kg)
Medal record Equestrian Representing  Great Britain Olympic Games Gold 2012 London Team jumping Gold 2020 Tokyo Individual jumping Gold 2024 Paris Team jumping World Championships Bronze 2022 Herning Team jumping European Championships Gold 2013 Herning Team Jumping Silver 2013 Herning Individual Jumping Silver 2019 Rotterdam Individual Jumping Bronze 2011 Madrid Team Jumping Bronze 2019 Rotterdam Team Jumping

Benjamin Richard Maher is a famous British show jumper. He was born on January 30, 1983, in Enfield, England. Ben is known for his amazing skill in guiding horses over tall obstacles.

He has represented Great Britain in many big competitions. These include the Olympic Games and European Championships. Ben has won several gold medals for his country. He is one of the most successful British equestrians ever.

Who is Ben Maher?

Ben Maher started riding horses when he was just eight years old. He went to Saffron Walden County High School. After school, he trained with Liz Edgar. Then, he traveled to Switzerland to learn more from Beat Mandli.

Early Success and Training

Ben quickly showed he was a talented rider. As a young rider, he won a team gold medal. This was at the European Championships in 2004. He became a regular member of the British team. He has even been ranked as high as second in the world!

Olympic and Championship Wins

Ben Maher has won many important medals. His Olympic gold medals are especially famous.

London 2012 Gold

At the London 2012 Olympics, Ben won a team jumping gold medal. He was part of Team GB. This was a huge win for Britain. It was their first team jumping gold in 60 years! He rode a horse named Tripple X III.

Tokyo 2020 Gold

Ben won another gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. This time, it was an individual gold medal. He rode his incredible horse, Explosion W. This made him an Olympic champion on his own.

Paris 2024 Gold

He continued his success at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Ben won another team jumping gold medal. This win made him one of Britain's most successful Olympic equestrians. He is tied with Richard Meade and Charlotte Dujardin.

European and World Medals

Ben has also won medals at other major events.

• He won a bronze medal at the 2011 European Championships in Madrid, Spain.
• In 2013, he won team gold and individual silver at the European Championships. He was riding his horse Cella.
• He also won a team bronze and individual silver at the 2019 European Championships.
• In 2022, he earned a team bronze at the World Championships.

A Look at His Career Highlights

Ben Maher has won many big competitions around the world. These are called Grand Prix events.

• In 2005, he won the Hickstead Derby in Great Britain.
• He competed at the 2008 Olympic Games with his horse Rolette.
• In 2010, he won the Puissance event at London Olympia. This is a special competition where horses jump over a very high wall.
• He won the Rolex FEI World Cup in London in 2011. He was riding Tripple X III.
• In 2013, he won the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London. He rode his mare Cella.
• He won two big events at the Winter Equestrian Festival in 2014. These were the Grand Prix and the World Cup Qualifier.
• Ben won the Rotterdam Nations Cup in 2015 with his horse Diva II.
• He won the Rolex CSI5* at the Winter Equestrian Festival in 2016 with Sarena.
• He also won the Rome Nations Cup in 2016 with Tic Tac.
• Ben won the Longines Global Champions Tour two years in a row, in 2018 and 2019.

Ben Maher and Tripple X at the Global Champions Tour in Cannes (June 2012)

Maher and Cella winning the Global Champions Tour Sunday Grand Prix in 2015

After his success at the London Olympics, Ben Maher was given a special award. He was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2013. This was for his great contributions to equestrianism.

His Amazing Horses

Ben Maher has ridden many fantastic horses throughout his career. Some of his most famous partners include:

• Tripple X III: His gold medal partner from the 2012 London Olympics.
• Cella: A grey mare he won many Grand Prix events with.
• Tic Tac: His partner at the 2016 Rio Olympics and a Rome Nations Cup winner.
• Explosion W: The incredible horse he rode to individual gold at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

Ben has ridden for different horse owners. Since late 2019, he has been riding for Charlotte Rossetter and Pamela Wright. They bought shares in Explosion W. Now, Ben rides new horses exclusively for them.

Where Ben Trains

Ben Maher spends part of his year training in different places. From late December to late March, he trains in Wellington, Florida, USA. During the summer, he trains in Europe. He is currently ranked as one of the top show jumpers in the world.

See also

In Spanish: Benjamin Maher para niños

• 2012 Summer Olympics and Paralympics gold post boxes