John co-founded Mount Mascal Stables back in 1966, with his then wife, Pamela Window and went on to create the largest riding school and livery yard in the South-East. John became a highly respected figure in the equestrian and local community, and for 50 years he was responsible for introducing the sport to countless people and their families. Many childhood dreams of horse ownership started at Mount Mascal and plenty of current horse owners have wonderful memories going back decades.
During his years living in Biddenden village, he and his wife became prominent figures in the world of point to point racing and the Ashford Valley hunt, and good memories were made.