Mullins to retire as Army show jumping chief

THE commanding officer of the Army Equitation School, Lieutenant Colonel Gerry Mullins, is to retire.

Thu, 04 Mar, 2004 - 00:00

John Tynan

The revelation was made last night by Lt Col Mullins, who said he made the decision after a medical check-up late last year prompted his doctor to recommend a radical change in lifestyle.

Last night, Lt Col Mullins, 50, said he was sad to be leaving the army, having joined in 1971 and entered McKee Barracks in 1973.

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