10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HEAD LAD»
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head lad in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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... of speed or stoutness) are turned over to the head-lad, and may think
themselves fortunate if they engross much of his attention : consequently, bad as
they may be, they are rendered worse from their not being' brought out in their
best form.
2
American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine
that he is a very craving, idle horse, and that unless he is persevered with rather
severely, the length cannot be got into him at the pace necessary to get a good
sweat out of him,) the head lad says to the boy: 'Get up your ash plant, and
flourish ...
3
American Turf Register and Sporting Magazine
It happened, however, that whilst Mr. Watt and the trainer were in the stable,
looking at the head lad plaiting Belshazzar's mane, whilst the said boy held him
by his head for the purpose, with his tail turned towards the manger, as is usual
on ...
John Stuart Skinner, 1839
4
A Treatise on the Care, Treatment, and Training of the ...
the head lad, looking back, by turning his head over his shoulder, (for he must not
move his body on such an occasion,) calls to the boy to take a gentle pull at his
horse, and come up with him to his (the head lad's) horse's quarters. The head ...
... child's white coat, she whirled a string-fastened bundle aloft and brought it
down with a resounding thwack over the dog's head. Lad winched under the
heavy blow, then hot resentment blazed through his first instant of grieved
astonishment.
Albert Payson Terhune, 2012
Other Stable Hands may progress to Travelling Head Lad (responsible for the
horses and Hands when they travel to meetings), Assistant Head Lad and Head
Lad (oversee the work of all the hands and apprentices). Some Jockeys and
Head ...
7
Encyclopedia of British Horse Racing
There are a few, but limited, opportunities for promotion up the stable hierarchy.
The key figure among the staff is the head lad - the trainer's sergeant major - who
has generally worked his way up and has become master of all equine trades, ...
Dr Joyce Kay, Professor Wray Vamplew, 2012
8
Gender and Equestrian Sport: Riding Around the World
Because when you're the lad you can do all the work, right up to the day he runs (
Ruth, 40, 'head lad'). Dawn, 19, a young apprentice jockey, who, although she
had already been given race rides, saw the racing industry as having little to offer
...
Miriam Adelman, Jorge Knijnik, 2013
9
The Language of Horse Racing
The head lad will certainly not be a youngster: he or she is responsible for the
general efficient running of the stable. 'I started as a stable lad and then went
from travelling lad to head lad to trainer' (Sporting Life 21 September 1990). lady
Lady ...
10
Stable secrets: or, Puffy Doddles ; his sayings and sympathies
That bit of muslin," resumed the head lad of the Great Stable of the North, "was a
lady's maid of the name of Matilda ; and a plump, pretty little black-eyed lass
Matilda was. I think I see her now," added George Spindles, folding his arms
across ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HEAD LAD»
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head lad is used in the context of the following news items.
Nigel Twiston-Davies' former assistant Fergal O'Brien returns to train …
For the man who was Nigel Twiston-Davies' assistant and head lad for 16 years has returned to Grange Hill Farm, Guiting Power, where he will ... «Gloucestershire Echo, Jul 15»
How using older mares has paid off for go-ahead new stud farm
Burns does a lot of the stud work himself, including the foalings, but is assisted by a tight knit team of staff that includes head lad Christy Eyre. «Thoroughbred Racing Commentary, Jul 15»
Kauto Star: Paul Nicholls remembers his greatest moments
... down on 29 June, aged 15, after injuring himself in the field. Paul and head lad Clifford Baker talk to H&H about their memories of Kauto Star. «Horse & Hound, Jul 15»
Kauto Star dies after paddock fall
It led to an acrimonious fall-out between the owner and trainer. It was Nicholls's wish that he stay at Ditcheat with his head lad, Clifford Baker, ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jun 15»
Winning ways still linger
“The horsey theme seemed very fitting,” says Emma, who has named the properties, Tack Room, Head Lad, Groom's Rooms and Hayloft. «Yorkshire Post, Jun 15»
Zawraq a Derby doubt while Ryan Moore will ride Giovanni Canaletto
“But when the head lad came back into his box, he just thought he took a lame step. “ He has been taken to the vets for an x-ray and scans and ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
Queen rules at Leicester
You'd like to think she'd come on for this," said Osborne's travelling head lad, Wally Hagger. Amber Crystal (4-1) never saw a rival as she made ... «Sportinglife.com, Jun 15»
Tributes paid to racehorse trainer Mel Brittain
His head lad started here when he was 18 and is still around at 48 - that was the nature of the man. "He nurtured a lot of people to do well in ... «The Press, York, May 15»
Another day, another treble
"She's progressive and hopefully she can go on to better things later on," said Elsworth's travelling head lad Peter Maughan. Moore enjoyed an ... «Sportinglife.com, May 15»
Modest Hughes quick to move on
Head lad was Kevin Frost – the man responsible for Surf And Turf's win in the Betfred Red Rum Chase on day one of the Grand National ... «Yorkshire Post, Apr 15»
