For decades, this likeably controversial and straight-talking character held the nation in thrall, ascending the ranks of a traditionally stuffy, upper-class sport to reign in an era when showjumping was prime-time viewing and the leading riders became household names.
Outspoken? Yes. Rebellious? Often. But Harvey will always be remembered for the immense contribution he made to the sport, not only as the ultimate showman but as an Olympian who represented his country with fierce patriotism and whose desire never to be beaten drove him to win more than 50 grands prix, four Hickstead Derby titles, six championship medals and a swathe of prestigious trophies.
So it’s almost incomprehensible that this astute horseman has never had a riding lesson in his life.
“I just learnt through common sense and natural ability I suppose,” says Harvey, who still lives a stone’s throw from where he grew up in West Yorkshire.
His parents Walter and Ethel ran the family construction business and Harvey briefly joined.” the industry, but he developed an early affinity with horses thanks to neighbouring farmer Jack Baker.
“I used to ride the local milk pony, whom he took to shows nearby,” he says. “I went down the farm every spare minute I had.”
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