David Lee Pearson, Commander of the Order of the British Empire is a 10-times paralympic games gold medallist having represented British para-equestrianism in Sydney, Athens, Beijing and London.
Background
Pearson was born with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita and first came to public attention in 1980 when then-British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher carried him up stairs in 10 Downing Street having awarded him a "Children of Courage" medal.
Career
He also has six world-championship and three European titles. He currently lives in Bagnall, Staffordshire. He turned professional after he was inspired by the Atlanta Olympics.
Lee Pearson Commander of the Order of the British Empire currently is the title holder of 34 Gold medals at European, World and Paralympic level
Pearson runs his own dressage yard in Staffordshire and teaches many around the country.
Membership
He was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (Administration Member of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2001 New Year "for services to Disabled Sports".