Following the recent passing of long-standing owner and top supporter of showjumping and racing, John Hales, aged 85, Nick Skelton shared his memories of the man who he credits for getting him back in the saddle after he broke his neck

“John was a great character, you couldn’t ask for a better owner,” said Nick Skelton said of his friend and owner John Hales, who died last week aged 85. John’s top showjumpers included Nick’s superstar Arko III, who won over £1m during his illustrious career and jumped at the Athens Olympics. He also owned Russel […]