John is based in Huddersfield, West yorkshire, has been competing at international level for many years, his outstading achievments have been recognised when he was awarded the MBE for his services to show jumping in 2007. The Los Angeles Olympic Games saw John with Ryans Son winning a team silver medal. His most famous partnership was with Milton, winning team gold and individual silver at the 1987 European Championships and team gold and individual gold in 1989.
| Date | Event | Horse | Medals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Olympic Games | Ornellaia | |
| 2011 | European Championships | Team bronze | |
| 2008 | Olympic Games | Peppermill | |
| 2007 | European Championships | Team bronze | |
| 2006 | World Championships | Peppermill | |
| 2000 | Olympic Games | Calvaro Z | |
| 1998 | World Championships | Heyman | Team bronze |
| 1997 | European Championships | Team bronze | |
| 1996 | Olympic Games | Welham | |
| 1995 | European Championships | Team silver | |
| 1993 | Europeans Championships | Team silver | |
| 1992 | Olympic Games | Milton | |
| 1991 | European Championships | Team silver | |
| 1990 | World Championships | Henderson Milton | Team bronze, individual silver |
| 1989 | European Championships | Milton | Team gold, individual gold |
| 1987 | European Championships | Milton | Team gold, individual silver |
| 1984 | Olympic Games | Ryans Son | Team silver |
| 1983 | European Championships | Ryans Son | Team silver, individual silver |