13-year-old horse rider who is aiming to be the 'Lewis Hamilton of Equestrianism' | Burnham and Highbridge Weekly News
A 13-YEAR-OLD horse rider is already aiming for the Olympics - and to be the 'Lewis Hamilton of Equestrianism'. Rupert Hyde is heading for the top of his sport and to be as successful as the Formula One champion. Born in London to black British dad James, 49 and white mum Katie, 50, Rupert isn't a natural fit in the often white elitist world of horse riding. But he is determined to succeed and his horse-riding ability has already won him a scholarship to one of Britain's top public schools. He wants to represent his country at the Olympics and is already regularly winning show jumpi...