Master Of The Horse Collection

Sir John Cheney or Cheyne, the Vigorous Knight, Master of the Horse to King Edward IV, bodyguard to Henry VII
FLO4678525 Sir John Cheney or Cheyne, the Vigorous Knight, Master of the Horse to King Edward IV, bodyguard to Henry VII, 1442-1499

Sir Henry Guldeford or Guildford (1489Ð1532), English brotier of the reign of Henry VIII
FLO4638489 Sir Henry Guldeford or Guildford (1489Ð1532), English brotier of the reign of Henry VIII, master of the horse and comptroller of the royal household

Master of the Horse, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Master of the Horse, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Fashionable Jockeyship, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1796 (coloured engraving)
NCO189709 Fashionable Jockeyship, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1796 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Julius Caesar refusing the crown offered by Anthony (litho)
STC416032 Julius Caesar refusing the crown offered by Anthony (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Henry, 3rd Lord Arundell of Wardour, holding a baton as Master of the Horse, c
CH465397 Henry, 3rd Lord Arundell of Wardour, holding a baton as Master of the Horse, c.1680 (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723); 139x109.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Queen Elizabeth I in procession with her Courtiers (c. 1600 / 03) from
STC146719 Queen Elizabeth I in procession with her Courtiers (c.1600/03) from Memoirs of the Court of Queen Elizabeth after an oil attributed to Robert Peake (c.1592-1667) at Sherborne Castle

Coronation Procession of Charles II Through London, 1662. Creator: Wenceslaus Hollar
Coronation Procession of Charles II Through London, 1662

The Duke of Portland, 1911. William John Arthur Charles James Cavendish-Bentinck, (28 December 1857 - 26 April 1943), known as William Cavendish-Bentinck until 1879, was a British landowner

Sir Henry Guildford, 1527 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Sir Henry Guildford, 1527 (1945). Sir Henry Guildford, KG (1489-1532) was an English courtier of the reign of Henry VIII, master of the horse and comptroller of the royal household

Charles Seymour, 6th Duke of Somerset, 1703 (1906). From the original painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller. Charles Seymour befriended Princess Anne in 1692

Sir Henry Guildford, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII

State progress of Queen Elizabeth, illustration from Cassells Illustrated
XJF324304 State progress of Queen Elizabeth, illustration from Cassells Illustrated History of England (engraving) by English School

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The title of "master of the horse" was a prestigious position in medieval times, responsible for overseeing all aspects of the royal stables and horses. This role required not only expertise in horsemanship but also diplomacy and leadership skills to manage the king's prized possessions. The master of the horse was often a trusted advisor to the monarch, as they played a crucial role in ceremonial events and military campaigns. They were responsible for ensuring that the royal horses were well cared for and trained for battle or tournaments. To hold such a title was to be considered one of the most skilled equestrians in the kingdom, with a deep understanding and appreciation for these majestic animals. The master of the horse was truly a symbol of power, grace, and loyalty in an age where horses were essential companions on both battlefield and courtly affairs.