But Andy Murray still won his third BBC Sport Personality of the Year trophy.

Skelton was later asked whether he was aware Murray's wife had voted for him and responded: "I'm very pleased with her actually. But she didn't vote enough times." Image source, Nick Skelton ...

He also owned Russel II – with whom Nick represented Great Britain at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing – and other showjumpers, who he enjoyed with his wife Pat and daughter Lisa.

Nick Skelton (GBR) of Britain on his horse Big Star celebrates his gold medal. REUTERS/Tony Gentile Purchase Licensing Rights, ... he revealed that even his wife Kim had voted for the show jumper.