Mary King, British Olympic equestrian sportswoman who has represented Great Britain at six Olympics ran a training session for the Queen’s College Equestrian Team at Bicton Park. Eighteen riders were put through their paces and coached in the finer points of cross country, tackling some daunting fences, ditches and water jumps. Mary, assisted by her daughter, Emily, also an up and coming three day eventer, offered expert advice and encouragement to the young riders. Mary is currently training hard to make the British Olympic Team for Rio in 2016. If she succeeds, she will join an elite group of sportsmen and women to have appeared in seven consecutive Olympic Games.
