128 YEAR HARRY HALL

128-YEAR-OLD HARRY HALL IS STILL RIDING

The story of a British brand celebrating 128 years Short story competition with over £6000 worth of prizes to be won

During these uncertain times we all need a little reassurance for what tomorrow may bring. Having plans we can look forward to and goals we can work towards guides our focus and helps sustain momentum in life.

Which is why today Harry Hall is launching a new campaign “We’re Still Riding”. The aim is to share Harry Hall’s 128 year life story, and to hear stories from the public. With 4 different categories to enter, the winners will each take home a year’s worth of equestrian experiences and products worth over £1500.

“2020 is a year we won’t forget. Since the outbreak of Covid 19 and the arrival of lockdown, it felt like life was on hold. Everything was cancelled from the Olympics to the local shows. All our plans, dreams and goals were interrupted. However, as equestrians it’s second nature to adapt and overcome the many challenges that life throws at us. Our love for horses remains and that’s what keeps us busy as they still need our care and attention. Harry Hall has recognised and rewarded heroes throughout the pandemic - from front line workers to our beloved equestrian venues, yards and clubs. This time we’re turning our attention to today’s horse owners and riders” announced Harry Hall Managing Director Liz Hopper.

Write your short story (no more than 500 words) and enter the competition for your chance to win 1 of 4 £1500 prize packages.

• The Inspirational Story (achieving your goals through blood, sweat & tears)

• The Challenging Story (hankies at the ready)

• The Pinch Me Story (did that really happen to me)

• The Funny Story (you really couldn’t make it up)

Each category winner will collect a year’s worth of equestrian experiences which will make 2021 a year to remember. The We’re Still Riding Experience Package will consist of: • Autumn/Winter and Spring/Summer personalisation wardrobe for horse and rider worth £500.00

• 2 tickets for Badminton Horse Trials with car pass and parking worth £80.00

• 2 tickets for Bolesworth with car pass and VIP parking worth £70.00

• 2 VIP tickets for HOYS worth £70.00

• 2 tickets for Olympia worth £80.00

• A lesson every Quarter with one of the Harry Hall sponsored riders worth £400.00

• Dressage Rider Training series 1 Free

Subscription worth £197.00

• 6 months subscription to Horse &

Rider Magazine worth £25.50

• Adventures with Jenku – season of your choice worth £25.00

• Mulberry Tree at Home bespoke gift - worth £59.99

• 4 Seasons worm count package from

Westgate Labs worth £32.00

• Follow up stories in the Harry Hall newsletters, social media, blogs and

One Club Magazine

Prize package for each category is worth over £1500.00

How to enter Entries open on the 28th August 2020 and close on 30th September 2020. Write your story and head over to https://harryhall.com/riding-stories or the Harry Hall Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ harryhallriding/ and submit your short story along with a picture.

The winners will be chosen by 4 judges: Ian Stark, OBE; Tom McEwen, Great Britain team Eventer; Roly Owers, Chief Executive, World Horse Welfare; and one Harry Hall One Club Member. The winning stories will also feature in the spring edition of the Harry Hall One Club Magazine – who knows there might even be a book!

This is a very special campaign, celebrating the joys of horses and riding.

Harry Hall has been looking after Equestrians since 1891 and will continue to do so during these unprecedented times.

THE STORY OF HARRY HALL

Yesterday Way back in the 1870s a young man named Harry Hall began his career as a tailor (and was rather good at it). In 1891 he started his own business “Harry Hall Esq” a bootmaker and tailor - and so the story begins. After World War 2 horses started to become an animal of pleasure and leisure instead of being a workhorse or a war horse. Harry Hall Esq turned its focus to equestrian clothing as horse riding became a popular pastime. By the Swinging Sixties, the international equestrian elite were all dressed in Harry Hall - even the stables regiment at Buckingham Palace. Harry Hall Esq had well and truly arrived on the equestrian scene.

Today Today at Harry Hall the team continues the dedication and passion shown by the great man himself by offering affordable products and insurance policies as well as membership to the Harry Hall One Club. The Club provides members with an online community that supports one another through the ups and downs of horse riding and ownership. There are also some great member benefits and discounts on lifestyle and equestrian brands, monthly competitions and a free members’ magazine twice a year. The team is a friendly bunch and between them they own 12 horses, 10 dogs, 1 cat, 1 goldfi sh and not forgetting Happy the tortoise. They work hard to develop some of the very best equestrian brands and products just for you. All backed up by our wonderful customer service team that is always ready at the end of the phone, email or live chat to help you out.

Tomorrow Right now we are ‘holding our horses’ because coming very soon to www.harryhall.com is the next generation in rider wear. The design team, headed by Beth and Alice has been busy behind the scenes, researching the very latest technologies to help today’s riders. We are chomping at the bit to show you their creations plus a whole host of yummy new brands and products for you and your horse. When it comes to product savings, we have Chris, the commercial manager, to thank. He’s often spotted hacking out on Jerry, his ex-racehorse, and works constantly to bring you big savings and exclusive sales. At the helm guiding the team is Liz Hopper, Managing Director (aka The Big Cheese) who loves nothing better than being in the great outdoors with Jenny the Lancashire Heeler, who may have short legs, (Jenny that is, not Liz) but boy, can that pooch run fast.

Harry Hall Trusted by you, Inspired by you, Here for you. That’s the Harry Hall story, what’s yours?