Straker, Karen (1964–)
Straker, Karen (1964–)
English equestrian. Name variations: Karen Dixon. Born Sept 17, 1964, in UK; dau. of Elaine Straker (her trainer); sister of Matthew and Nick Straker (equestrians); m. Andrew Dixon; children: 2.
On Running Bear, was Jr. European champion (1982); at Seoul Olympics, won a silver medal in team 3-day event (1988), on Get Smart; on Get Smart, won team silver at Stockholm World Games (1990) and team gold and individual bronze at Europeans (1991); came in 6th at Barcelona Olympics; on Too Smart, won British Open championship (1994). Received MBE.
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