Stable Lad Collection

'The Racing Season- Notes at Newmarket; Visitors to a Nursery, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Racing Season- Notes at Newmarket; Visitors to a Nursery, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

'The Racing Season- Notes at Newmarket; An Owners Visit to his Racing Stable, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Racing Season- Notes at Newmarket; An Owners Visit to his Racing Stable, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Famous racehorse Arkle with stable boy at the stables of Tom Dreaper. 3rd February 1966

Old Fox held by a Groom (oil on canvas)
XYC158515 Old Fox held by a Groom (oil on canvas) by Seymour, James (1702-52); 101.6x127 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Windsor Lad ridden by Charlie Smirke being led in by the Maharajah of Rajpipla after winning the 1934 Derby 6th June 1934

Famous racehorse Arkle standing at the stable door at Tom Dreapers yard. 3rd February 1966

Famous racehorse Arkle being being walked around at the stables of Tom Dreaper. 3rd February 1966

Interior view of the royal stables, Kings Mews, Charing Cross, Westminster, London, 1808. Stables and horses can be seen as well as riders and stable boys

A Taylor riding to Brentford, 1786. Artist: TS Stayner
A Taylor riding to Brentford, 1786. A nervous man, with Rules for bad horsemen in his pocket, rides to Brentford, Hounslow. Two stable lads standing in a doorway laugh at him

How The Race Was Won, 19th century, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Joe Miller, 19th century, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Piccino and His Friend The Donkey, c1900. Artist: Helena J. Maguire
Piccino and His Friend The Donkey, c1900. From Babys Animal Picture Book by Aunt Louisa. [Frederick Warne & Co. London & New York, c1900]

Horses in a Stable, 1791. Artist: George Morland
Horses in a Stable, 1791. Painting held at the Victoria And Albert Museum, London. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXII. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1928]

Mr. Johnstone Kings Grey Shooting Pony Waiting with a Groom on a Scottish Moor
XYC158068 Mr. Johnstone Kings Grey Shooting Pony Waiting with a Groom on a Scottish Moor, 1835 (oil on canvas) by Woodward, Thomas (1801-52); 43.2x53.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art

Pumpkin with a Stable-Lad, 1774 (oil on panel)
XYC158023 Pumpkin with a Stable-Lad, 1774 (oil on panel) by Stubbs, George (1724-1806); 82.2x101.3 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

A Chestnut Horse (possibly Old Partner) held by a Groom (oil on canvas)
XYC158513 A Chestnut Horse (possibly Old Partner) held by a Groom (oil on canvas) by Seymour, James (1702-52) (attr.); 30.5x35.6 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; British

The Jockey Frank Buckle, the Owner-Breeder John Wastell, his Trainer Robert Robson, and a Stable-lad Frank Buckle, John Wastel, Robert Robson and a Stable-Lad Mr

A Bay Horse Approached by a Stable-Lad with Food and a Halter Signed and dated in brown paint, lower left: " Garrard | 1789", George Garrard, 1760-1826, British

Phaeton with a Pair of Cream Ponies and a Stable-Lad Phaeton with a pair of cream ponies and a tiger-lad Charles II and Nell Gwynn at Newmarket Heath, George Stubbs, 1724-1806, British

Pumpkin with a Stable-lad Signed and dated, lower right: Geo: Stubbs pinxit
Pumpkin with a Stable-lad Signed and dated, lower right: " Geo: Stubbs pinxit | 1774", George Stubbs, 1724-1806, British

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In the world of horse racing, the stable lad is an unsung hero, a vital figure in ensuring that these majestic creatures are well cared for and prepared to compete at their best. As depicted in the Old Fox held by a Groom painting, we catch a glimpse of this trusted caretaker gently holding onto his equine companion, forming an unbreakable bond. Stepping into the Interior view of the royal stables at Kings Mews, Charing Cross, Westminster in 1808 takes us back to a time when these stables were bustling with activity. The stable lads diligently carried out their duties amidst rows of magnificent horses housed within these historic walls. The Taylor riding to Brentford artwork from 1786 showcases another aspect of a stable lad's life - their versatility. Not only responsible for grooming and feeding horses, they often took on additional roles such as delivering messages or running errands on horseback. How The Race Was Won captures the thrilling moment when jockeys and racehorses triumphantly cross the finish line. But behind every victorious duo stands a dedicated stable lad like Joe Miller from the 19th century who played an instrumental role in training and preparing them for success. Piccino and His Friend The Donkey painting transports us to simpler times where even donkeys found companionship within stables. Here we see yet another side of a stable lad's job - caring not just for racehorses but also other animals residing alongside them. Horses in a Stable by George Morland brings forth images of cozy barns filled with hay-scented air as diligent hands tend to each steed with love and care. These scenes remind us that being a stable lad is more than just work; it is an art form rooted in passion for these magnificent creatures. Moving forward through time, we witness Windsor Lad ridden by Charlie Smirke being led into victory by none other than Maharajah of Rajpipla.