I feel lucky that I found my talent, not unlucky that I was born with a disability. When I’m on a horse, I’m more worried about what the riding hat is doing to my hair than what my bent legs and arms are doing. What riding has given me is respect. Lee Pearson Read Quote
I’ve stayed in the best hotels in the world, but you could put me in prison, and I’d still have fun. Lee Pearson Read Quote
If you don’t like something, change it. My parents expected me to stay in my office job as an administrator at the Co-op because I’m disabled, but I said no and changed my whole life. Lee Pearson Read Quote
I’ve thought about adopting, but I’m a bit paranoid that because I’m gay and disabled I’d be put straight off the list. My mother thinks that I would jump the queue because they like minorities adopting. I have great genes, though, and I would like to pass them on. Lee Pearson Read Quote
I’m a gay disabled man who has become very successful. I don’t get up in the morning and think I’m inspirational; I just get up thinking that I love horses. Lee Pearson Read Quote
I’ve got a quad bike, which I’ve raced against neighbours. You could give me a go-kart with a lawnmower engine – I’d still have fun. I like jet skis, speedboats, all the boys’ toys. Lee Pearson Read Quote
Whether I’m riding a horse or driving a car, I’m feeling them, judging what they’re doing, trying to work out what I can take them up to. Lee Pearson Read Quote
For me, Paralympic sport isn’t about being the best human being. It’s about being the best human being with that particular level of disability. Lee Pearson Read Quote
I understand when people think dressage is boring. But while your standard horse is like driving a Fiesta, our horses are like driving Formula One cars. I can’t breathe without the horse reacting. You are training another being to become really responsive and athletic and powerful. Lee Pearson Read Quote
