Stable Manager Pillows

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

'I can't stand to see an animal in pain....'

Oat Cuisine in Horse's Nosebag

Use the body brush vigorously - he will enjoy it.

"I think I'll call the new foal Bill. . .He's due at the end of the month."

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

'Welcome to the herd buddy! I just need to check your passport, there will be some obligatory jostling and squealing then we can carry on eating grass...'

"I preferred the name 'Merrylegs'."

"Holmes, I keep telling you ... you've got to be more assertive with that horse."

'Citronella? Cold tea? Lavender? Smelling good Gloria! Repel those flies!'

'You can tell the age of a horse by the teeth...but who wants to bite a horse.'

Mr Briggs's Pleasures of Horsekeeping - No. III

'Heyyyyy! Don't turn your nose up at us buddy! You may have superior bloodlines but you still poop in this field just like we do!'

"Boy, this is the life: For a bit of riding every day, we get fed, pampered and groomed..."

'Meadow fescue, meadow grass and perennial ryegrass! This is going to be the best party ever!'

Groom teling visitors about an erratic horse

A very young man being hired as a groom.

Mr Briggs's Pleasures of Horsekeeping - No. VIII

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

Sympathetic nursing will work wonders

Mr Briggs's Pleasures of Horsekeeping - No. IX

F&E Stables. Horses Boarded. The owner of this horse is a huge fan of the late musician, "Prince." That explains the purple reins.

Man takes sandwiches left beneath a 'please take one' sign

'...and what do doctors recommend for pain?'

An argument between a passenger and a train porter.

Metropolitan Prize Puzzles.

"Something's trying to get through the Astroturf!"

Stable boys and Scottsman

Never clip him yourself unless you are an expert.

"I had no alternative Mr. Prendergast. Your daughter fell and broke her leg."

'Don't worry about the condition of the pitch, I've got my best goat working on it.'

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

'Since our stadium was built with taxpayer support, I regret to inform you that all incentive and signing bonuses must be returned.'

'Of course there is room for advancement. You certainly can't go down from here.'

'There will be no editorial from our Station Manager tonight, because he's still in jail from his last editorial.'