Career
He represented Britain at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, 2009 European Championships, Windsor, and 2012 London Olympics. He began riding at the age of eight. Educated at Saffron Walden County High School.
After finishing school he trained with Liz Edgar before travelling to Switzerland to further his education with Beat Mandli.
In 2008, Ben competed at the Olympic Games with Rolette. In 2010, CSI5*-West s"-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands: On 26 March, Maher and Wonderboy III took the top spot in the feature class of the opening day.
This was the 1.50m Rabobank Prijs. In 2011, CSI5*-West Basel, Switzerland: Oscar took 4th prize in a speed-class.
CSI5*-West Zurich, Switzerland: Maher and Robin Hood West came 2nd in the Rolex FEI World Cup Qualifier.
CSI3* Lummen, Belgium: Tripple X III came 2nd. CES5* European Championships, Madrid, Spain: The British team of Nick Skelton (Carlo) (104/0/0). Guy Williams (Titus) (701)/(12)/0.
Ben Maher (Tripple X III) (276/4/4).
And John Whitaker (Peppermill) (566/4/8) took Team Bronze. Ben and Tripple X III also took 12th position individually.
CSI5*-West Olympia Horse Show, London, United Kingdom: Ben and his home-bred Tripple X III came 1st in the Rolex FEI World Cup.