Stable Boy Mugs

Mr Briggs's Pleasures of Horsekeeping - No. X.

A horse running wild.

Trainer gives final instruction to stable boy riding in the derby

Mr Briggs's Pleasures of Horsekeeping - No. I

The new groom is a very young boy who says he ought to understand horses because he has been amongst them all his life

'Unbelievable: My cowboy expects me to drop everything and come running when he whistles...'

Use the body brush vigorously - he will enjoy it.

Sympathetic nursing will work wonders

Little girl dangling from her horse track.

Pony Rides

Mr Briggs's Pleasures of Horsekeeping - No. IX

It is a good idea to start by learning how to mount your pony.

Mister Oedipus.

Cleaning the Horse

Never clip him yourself unless you are an expert.

Begin by removing all surplus mud.

'Mom, I think it's time I graduated to a full size horse.'

'I don't set the rules, but you do need to accept that you're a pony and move on Brian!'

"It's amazing how smoothly Kipper and I get along together..."

"I used to be a racer: Giving people joy-rides is really really boring..."

'Lost again. I hope you kept a diary of your trip.'

Oat Cuisine in Horse's Nosebag

Grooming: Make sure your pony is securely tied.

Horse Muzzles

'I've fallen and I can't giddyup.'

'Gee, Doctor Dresher, you have a wonderful way with horses....

How's your job at the stables? -I'd better dash my work is piling up!

'Bad news, Billy Bob! The tests show that your phantom is a contagious equine meteitis carrier.'

'The holes in this hay net are getting smaller! What are you trying to say buddy?!'

"OK, you have your assignments for today, and remember, safety first: Ensure the kids wear their riding helmets..."

Mr Briggs's Pleasures of Horsekeeping - No. VI

P.S. Please Excuse Scribble

'Hey Gloria, what's with the springs?'

'He says not to panic because horses have lots of blood,...

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