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The biography of Mary King

The biography of Mary King. by Josephine. Mitchell. Introduction.

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The biography of Mary King

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  1. The biography of Mary King by Josephine Mitchell

  2. Introduction • Lieutenant Commander M D H Thomson a Naval Officer was very proud when his daughter Mary Elizabeth ( King) was born on the 8th June 1961 in a small, sleepy village called Newark-on-Trent. Having suffered from a motorcycle accident before Mary was born he was delighted to have someone to brighten up his day.

  3. school mission Getting started Equestrian career Achievements Devastating News Conclusion

  4. School • Mary was a sporty and cheerful girl who attended Manor house independent school, Kings Grammar school and Evendine Court school of Domestic economy.

  5. Mission • At the age of six Mary fascinated by the local Vicars pony persuaded her mother to lead her around the lanes on it. She rode anything she could even a Donkey! • This is when she realised she wanted to become a professional rider and at the age of eleven whilst attending Badminton, with the local pony club, Mary decided she wanted to become a three day event rider too.

  6. Getting started • On leaving school Mary went to work for Sheila Wilcox a former European champion and this is where Mary claims she learnt all her skills! • Mary travelled before eventually settling and started working with horses from a rented yard supplementing her income with cleaning jobs. • Mary once said, “I’d rather be famous than rich”, as she secured her first sponsorship deal on the back of her success with Divers Rock ( a horse she had been offered good money for).

  7. Equestrian Career • Mary competed at the Badminton Horse Trials for the first time in 1985 coming 7th and finally won in 1992 on King William and again in 2000 on Star Appeal.

  8. Devastating News • Whilst exercising her horse in 2001 Mary suffered a fall and broke her neck, but this did no quash Mary’s determination and enthusiasm, within a year Mary was back competing successfully at international events.

  9. Achievements • Mary has not only succeeded at Badminton but also at other international and national equestrian events claiming many gold, silver and bronze medals for Great Britain. • We must not forget Mary’s personal life as horses can become quite an obsession! Mary married David King in 1995; they have two wonderful children Freddie and Emily, they live and work in Devon. • Mary is so famous she even has interactive computer games made about her!

  10. Conclusion • I particularly admire Mary for her commitment and determination to succeed in a career which is both challenging yet exciting and that can so often be dominated by men or people with lots of money, it gives me hope!

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