The Man behind the Mike: Mike Tucker: The Voice of Equestrianism

Mike Tucker was born into a life of farming and horses. His passion and hard work enabled him to progress from international groom to successful international event rider, top level Eventing official and television commentator. Jane Wallace’s book began as a collaboration but she was forced to finish without its main character after his untimely death. But Wallace has succeeded in creating both a biography and a tribute to Tucker, marshalling both Mike’s words and those of his friends and colleagues. A fitting tribute. A fantastic book which gives a tremendous insight of the late Mike Tucker. The Man Behind the Mike should be on everyone''s read list – a superb tribute to someone who gave so much to the sport. ''The Man Behind the Mike'' is a wonderful tribute to Mike Tucker, giving us fascinating insight to his life in horses from those who knew him best. A mix of autobiographical quotes and those from friends an colleagues, it interweaves into a rich tapestry so fitting for a man whose voice and personality was known and loved throughout equestrianism. The text is a delightful portrait of a man who lived an extraordinary and very full life. This is a skilled portrayal, making the reader feel they know the man and yet are left feeling disappointed they never had the opportunity to get to know him in person. Jane Wallace’s biography of commentator and all-round countryman Mike Tucker is yet another great read from Quiller. It is a book that will no doubt get reread time after time, and each time I will no doubt learn a little more. Buy this book you will enjoy it. What a thoroughly enjoyable read, it is entertaining, enlightening, educational, hilarious and, at the same time, successfully maintains his privacy. Mike would have loved this book... Reading it was a rollercoaster of emotions but it is so uplifting and a perfect all-round tribute to someone I feel very privileged to have known. Mike Tucker was born into a life of farming and horses. His passion and hard work enabled him to progress from international groom to successful international event rider, top level Eventing official and television commentator. The pinnacle of Mike''s career as a commentator was covering Nick Skelton''s Gold Medal at the Rio Olympics in 2016 for the BBC.

In `The Man Behind the Mike'' we learn about Mike''s family history and the connection with the Badminton Estate where his grandfather farmed; The Beaufort Pony Club, a huge influence in his life with many top level riders being members; a visit to Australia, staying with the Roycroft family, which proved to be a pivotal moment in his efforts to become a successful event rider; and about Mike''s second place at Badminton, which laid the foundations of his credibility as a rider and commentator. 

• | Author: Jane Wallace
• | Publisher: Quiller Publishing Ltd
• | Publication Date: Sep 27, 2018
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• | Binding: Hardback
• | ISBN-13: 9781846892684
• | ISBN-10: 1846892686