LEE PEARSON - RIDER PROFILE
Date of Birth:
Rides for: Britain
Based in: Staffordshire
Horses Competing: Rolette, Alfredo II, Mercurius, Vento and Give Me Remus (to name just a few).
Website: http://www.leepearson.co.uk
Biography
Lee is possibly one of the most vivacious personalities in equestrian sport and his disability has certainly not held him back. At the Bejing Olympics 2008 Lee once again proved his dominance of Paralympic dressage when he won three gold medals, a truly invincible performance. This year's success followed the three gold medals he won at the Paralympics in Athens and another three won at the Sydney Paralympics! Lee has won the National Dressage Championships against able-bodied riders and in January 2005 was awarded an O.B.E for his services to equestrian and disabled sport. Lee was awarded a C.B.E in the 2009 New Years Honors list. In 2007 Lee became the 1st Chairman of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Athletes Commitee and he's made countless appearances on national and regional TV and in countless newspapers - so much so, he's now rather famous!
Barnsby Interview
Highlight of career to date?
9 Paralympic Gold Medals (18 Gold Medals in total including European, World and Paralympic Championships). National able-bodied elementary champion 2003.
All time favourite horse and why?
I like and sometimes dislike all of my horses!
What do you enjoy most about your chosen discipline?
I like and sometimes dislike all of my horses!
Favourite Barnsby product and why?
My made to measure saddles by Johnny Hammond, and slip free numnahs - the grip pads
Other hobbies / interests?
Showing breeding Dachshunds.
Who is your hero/person you most admire and why?
My mum!!!
All time favourite film?
Pricilla Queen of the Desert!!
