The equestrian community lost a great friend and supporter on July 31, 2011 with the unexpected death of Harold Walker. Harold was a Renaissance man who was an accomplished equestrian and competitor, sailor, fisherman, runner, triathlete, marathoner, polo player, farmer, camper, marksman, scuba diver, duck and dove hunter, and world traveler.
He was the Past President of the Germantown Charity Horseshow Association. Two of his daughters, Snow and Hanna, are past Germantown Charity Horseshow Queens. Harold and Foxy Walker’s box at the Germantown Charity Horse Show was known throughout the years as the most hospitable place to visit! Many a friend and acquaintance were welcomed with libations and home prepared goodies.
A foxhunter, Harold was a past member and Whipper-in for Longreen Foxhounds and a 51-year member and Whipper-in for Oak Grove Hunt Club. Dickie Watson, Huntsman for Oak Grove, said of Harold. “He was the best whip I ever rode with.”
In his youth, he competed in Hunter and jumper classes and played polo. Through his work with the Shelby Farms Equestrian Alliance, Harold was instrumental in creating the equestrian trails and trail and eventing obstacles at Shelby Farms. People in the horse communities of the Mid-South will surely feel the loss of Harold Walker.
He was the Past President of the Germantown Charity Horseshow Association. Two of his daughters, Snow and Hanna, are past Germantown Charity Horseshow Queens. Harold and Foxy Walker’s box at the Germantown Charity Horse Show was known throughout the years as the most hospitable place to visit! Many a friend and acquaintance were welcomed with libations and home prepared goodies.
A foxhunter, Harold was a past member and Whipper-in for Longreen Foxhounds and a 51-year member and Whipper-in for Oak Grove Hunt Club. Dickie Watson, Huntsman for Oak Grove, said of Harold. “He was the best whip I ever rode with.”
In his youth, he competed in Hunter and jumper classes and played polo. Through his work with the Shelby Farms Equestrian Alliance, Harold was instrumental in creating the equestrian trails and trail and eventing obstacles at Shelby Farms. People in the horse communities of the Mid-South will surely feel the loss of Harold Walker.
