John Hales

[Snow Falcon]

Sad news announced of his passing. Great supporter of show jumping and racing. Only watched his joy the other week when Protektorat won.

 

[lar]

I thought he looked rather frail when they interviewed him after Protektorat's victory but still loving life and his racing.
One Man was one of my favourite racehorses ever (I properly cried when he died)

 

[silv]

Did he not have a team of show hunters too?

 

[AdorableAlice]

Did he not have a team of show hunters too?

I didn't see him or notice any hunters with his name or sponsorship on them in all the years I had hunters on the go, his daughter Lisa had a team of showjumpers.

Huge loss to the racing world.

 

[Clodagh]

He always seemed such a lovely man who genuinely loved his horses and watching their many achievements.

 

[Jeni the dragon]

Such sad news as he's been such a huge supporter of racing and showjumping.

 

[humblepie]

Very sad. He did seem to love his horses and lovely that Protektorat won the other week.

 

[Snowfilly]

Very sad news. He loved his horses and did well by racing and by showjumping. A proper gentleman.

 

[Velcrobum]

Such very sad news.

 

[Kadastorm]

Sad day and a loss to British Racing. I always loved seeing John being interviewed as he adored all his horses.

I hope he has been reunited with One Man.

 

[humblepie]

Lovely piece in the Racing Post.

 

[minesadouble]

Did he not have a team of show hunters too?

I think Lisa Hales had Working Hunters, I'm sure she won HOYS WH many years ago.

I always loved John Hales, he seemed like the perfect owner, I was saddened to read this news.

 

[Maddie Moo]

John Hales’ funeral was led today by his National winner Neptune Collonges.

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