A legend in his own lifetime. King William was the first event horse to clock up more than 2,000 BHTA points. |
Making it look absolutely effortless – Badminton 1995 and William produces his usual characteristic clear, cross-country to finish in 14th place. |
“Happy to jump whatever he was pointed at”, remembers Mary King. |
Living up to his name, a regal King William waits his turn at the trot up at Badminton in 1995. |
As a youngster his rider remembers that William struggled with flatwork. However, as he matured, William showed a talent that often left him leading after the dressage, as demonstrated here at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. |
Of the three disciplines William found show jumping the hardest particularly at a three-day.At Blenheim in 1997, he finished third after accumulating 15 penalties. |
The ultimate water baby – William at Blenheim in 1997 proving that water was not a problem. |
The trophy everyone wants to win. Mary and King William celebrating their 1992 Badminton win. |
Eating up the ground between fences en route for bronze in the 1995 European Championships in Italy. |
When two become one – Mary and William demonstrating their unique partnership heading for home during their epic winning round at Badminton in 1992. |
King William – A life in pictures
