Ian Stark OBE was recently one of six Scottish sportsmen inducted into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame at the City Chambers in Glasgow.

Graeme Obree (cycling), Ian Stark OBE (equestrianism), Graeme Randall MBE (judo), Richard Corsie MBE (lawn bowls), Steve Hislop (motorcycle racing), and K G MacLeod (cricket and rugby) are the latest Scots to be recognised for their sporting endeavours.

Launched in 2002, the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame has been developed through a unique partnership between sportscotland and National Museums Scotland to recognise and celebrate Scotland’s rich sporting heritage. By providing a public record of Scotland’s greatest sportsmen and women, the hall aims to inspire younger generations and promote a culture of Scots recognising and celebrating Scottish success across a range of sports.

Congratulating the 2010 inductees, Louise Martin CBE, chair, sportscotland and chair of the selection panel, said: “I am delighted that today will see a further six sporting legends inducted into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame. Their achievements are nothing short of outstanding and it is absolutely right that they should be honoured by the nation for their contribution to sport.

“Throughout their careers Graeme, Ian, Graeme, Richard, Steve and KG have all demonstrated the determination and dedication it takes to succeed in their chosen sports. By celebrating their success today, I hope that we can inspire future generations to emulate their heroes and create their own place in Scotland’s sporting history.”

Ian won 18 medals including four Olympic silver medals, three European Eventing Championship titles and winning Badminton Horse Trials three times. He is also renowned for being the only person to take first and second place at Badminton in the same year when in 1988 he was first with Sir Wattie and took second with Glenburnie.

Awarded an MBE in 1989 and further honoured with an OBE in 2001, Ian continues to be involved in the sport as a coach, lecturer and a course designer.