King Solomon III

Olympic surprises: when events don't go to plan

No matter how meticulous the preparations, floods, technical glitches and form upsets have all become part of Olympic folklore. For some riders this has meant a last minute call-up

King Solomon III retires from affiliated competition aged 23

Mary King's Olympic partner, who went on to star in the dressage arena with Paula Lee, has been retired from affiliated competition

Dressage rider sought for Mary King's King Solomon III

Rider Paula Lee has qualified King Solomon III for the 2009 British Dressage South West Summer Regionals — but is unable to compete the horse herself because she is pregnant