Mike Tucker
British equestrian rider and commentator
About Mike Tucker
Lived 1944 – 2018 (aged 73). Mike Tucker was a British equestrian, sports commentator, farmer and event rider.
Michael Edward George Tucker (30 November 1944 – 28 March 2018) was a British equestrian rider, who was better known more as Britain's main equestrian (eventing) commentator.
Career He competed in eventing.
He was on the board of British Eventing from 1999 to 2005. He worked with the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI). He designed horse eventing courses. In April 2017 Tucker announced that he was retiring from commentating bowing out at the 2017 Badminton Horse Trials.
Personal life He lived in Cotswold District at Long Newnton. He was a beef farmer, with Wagyu cattle. He was married to Angela. He took part in the Duke of Beaufort's Hunt.
He died suddenly on 28 March 2018 at the age of 73.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mike Tucker?
British equestrian rider and commentator
When was Mike Tucker born?
Mike Tucker was born on 30 November 1944 in Chipping Sodbury.
When did Mike Tucker die?
Mike Tucker died on 28 March 2018.
What was Mike Tucker's occupation?
Mike Tucker was an equestrian, sports commentator, farmer and event rider.
What nationality was Mike Tucker?
Mike Tucker was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mike Tucker (equestrian)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Tucker. https://biography.guide/mike-tucker-equestrian/
MLA: "Mike Tucker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-tucker-equestrian/.
Chicago: "Mike Tucker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mike-tucker-equestrian/.
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