Olympic champion comes to Exmoor


9th December 2004



Lecture Demonstration from Internationally Acclaimed, Olympic Champion Mary King - 27th Feb 2005.

February brings an exciting opportunity to see the International three day event rider and Olympic Champion, Mary King in action at the Calvert Trust’s indoor riding arena, near Blackmoor Gate.Over two hours, Mary King will be giving an inspirational and educational lecture demonstration on event riding.

What’s more, Mary hopes to bring along her Olympic Horse, King Solomon – giving you the chance to see this Olympic pair showing their skills. Following the demonstration there will be a buffet lunch, where Mary will be answering questions and signing autographs.

“Having opened the Trust's equestrian centre in 1997, we are delighted to welcome Mary back to the Calvert Trust. All of us are really excited about hosting this demonstration and are looking forward to watching Mary work her magic”, said Chris Slater, centre Director.

The demonstration will take place on Sunday 27th February at Calvert Trust Exmoor, near Wistlandpound and starts at 11 o’clock.

Tickets are available from the Calvert Trust Exmoor or the Farmers Den Simonsbath, though seats will be limited so book early to avoid disappointment.

Prices are as follows: ·

Two hour lecture demonstration: £22 per person·

Demonstration plus light buffet lunch: £25 per person.

All tickets include a free entry into a raffle with various equestrian prizes on offer.

Mary King Fact File…
  • Team Silver on King Solomon III at the Athens Olympic Games 2004
  • 4 European Team Gold Medals (1991, 1995 & 1997, 2003)
  • 1 World Team Gold Medal (1994)
  • Winner of Badminton (twice) and Burghley Horse Trials
  • 3 times British Open Champion (1990, 1991 & 1996)
  • Represented GB at the Sydney, Atlanta and Barcelona Olympic Games

For Mary King's website click here

The Calvert Trust indoor Arena


About Calvert Trust Exmoor

An outdoor activity centre with the ethos of Challenging Disability Through Outdoor Adventure, Calvert Trust Exmoor provides people of all abilities the opportunity to achieve in the outdoor environment - proving “it’s what you can do that counts”. With our own riding centre, we offer riding for both disabled and able bodied people in the North Devon and Exmoor areas, as well as entertaining over 2500 guests annually. All funds raised from this lecture demonstration will help Calvert Trust Exmoor to continue to raise smiles and help people build self-confidence and achievement through riding.

For further information and tickets call Calvert Trust Exmoor on 01598 763 221
or email the centre on
or The Farmers Den in Simonsbath on 01643 831151, Email
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