beef farmer and now a regular steward at County Shows, who was one of the first over, Harvey Smith and the infamous Tom Brake on his famous mare, Lizzawake, who was known to be a great water jumper, who issued the challenge, followed. According to Dennis, Harvey landed in the river, however, when Peter Webb reminded Harvey of this during a recent lunch party at the home of Ben and Cherry Van Praagh, who have been great supporters of the drag, he denied all knowledge! And probably gave a ‘Harvey Smith’ sign at the very thought.

 

Harvey Smith and David Broome, who were all out on the day a £100 bet was offered to those brave enough to jump the river on the Hickstead Showground. History relates that those brave enough to take up the challenge included Dennis Fisher – a West Sussex

Famous faces with the Mid Surrey Farmers Draghounds

Over the years many famous and interesting people have come out with the Drag and I apologise now for any missing personalities! Show Jumpers: Nelson Pessoa – the Olympic gold medal winning rider from Brazil.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Event riders: British Olympic team member Mary Gordon Watson has been a keen visitor.

Racing Personalities: Gay Kindersley (who was also a Master), Ryan Price who insisted
on riding in a cloth cap, Josh Gifford, trainer and Valda Embericos owner of Grand National
winner Alderniti.

Political Personalities: Lord Shawcross, Attorney General, Lord Soames MP.

Polo players: Johnny Kidd whose son Jack now plays regularly at Hicksteads’ Polo grounds.