Stable Stalwart Mugs

Horse Muzzles

Sympathetic nursing will work wonders

Use the body brush vigorously - he will enjoy it.

A very young man being hired as a groom.

Mr Briggs's Pleasures of Horsekeeping - No. IX

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

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

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

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

Mister Oedipus.

Never clip him yourself unless you are an expert.

"I preferred the name 'Merrylegs'."

'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!'

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

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

Oat Cuisine in Horse's Nosebag

"Edgar, you've been retired for three years now. Why don't you loosen your tie?"

Grooming: Make sure your pony is securely tied.

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

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

'My mother was a race horse. My father was a stablehand who got five years for sodomy.'

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

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

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

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

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

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

'The brood mares are coming this way! If they ask you if they look fat the answer is no!'

'Do you think your owner will get that you're not in the mood to leave the field today?'

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

'What is it with mares and Iberians?!'

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

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

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