Grooms Collection (page 5)

Unknown Racing Stables, England
The staff of an unknown Racing Stables, England Date: circa 1910s

Horses in the Royal Mews, Coronation 1953
Grooms and postillions prepare horses and coach in Windsor for the Coronation journey through London. The illustration includes some of the sculptural details of the coach

A Seis or Arab Groom, seen from the rear. He is wearing a red turban and baggy knee-length trousers. 1803

Royal Stables Copenhagen
The Royal Stables, Copenhagen - grooms and coachmen tend and inspect the horses. Date: 1888

Green Iguana (Iguana iguana) adult, grooming, Pixaim River, Mato Grosso, Brazil, september

Domestic Cat, male and female tabby kittens, grooming and resting together, Scotland, march

Bat-eared Fox (Otocyon megalotis) adult pair, mutual grooming, Masai Mara, Kenya

European Hare (Lepus europaeus) adult, with wet coat, grooming hind leg, sitting on track in farmland, County Durham, England, june

European Hare (Lepus europaeus) adult, grooming, sitting on vegetated shingle, Havergate Island RSPB Reserve, Suffolk, England, march

Mantis (Teddia dioscoris) adult, cleaning eyes, Socotra, Yemen, january

Domestic Dog, Old Tyme Bulldog, adult, licking leg, resting on rug, England

Domestic Cat, Red and White Shorthair Selkirk Rex, adult, grooming

Domestic Cat, ginger and white tabby, adult, adult, grooming, sitting on worktop beside window, England

Domestic Sheep, Scottish Blackface ewe, being prepared for show, Royal Highland Show, Ingliston, Edinburgh, Scotland, june 2011

Lion (Panthera leo) two adult females, mutual grooming, resting on grass, Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, Kruger N. P
Lion (Panthera leo) two adult females, mutual grooming, resting on grass, Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, Kruger N.P. South Africa

Common Wasp (Vespula vulgaris) adult, cleaning leg, resting on Bramble (Rubus fruticosus) leaf, Peak District, Derbyshire, England, october

American Elk (Cervus canadensis) adult female, grooming, Yellowstone N. P. Wyoming, U. S. A
American Elk (Cervus canadensis) adult female, grooming, Yellowstone N.P. Wyoming, U.S.A

Gelada (Theropithecus gelada) adult male being groomed by female, Simien Mountains, Ethiopia

Indian Flying Fox (Pteropus giganteus) adult, grooming wing, with colony roosting in tree, Sri Lanka, december

Golden Jackal (Canis aureus) adult pair, mutual grooming, standing in grassland, Yala N. P. Sri Lanka, december
Golden Jackal (Canis aureus) adult pair, mutual grooming, standing in grassland, Yala N.P. Sri Lanka, december

Jaguar (Panthera onca) adult male, grooming leg, Porto Jofre, Mato Grosso, Brazil, september

European Otter (Lutra lutra) cub, grooming, resting on coastal rocks, Shetland Islands, Scotland, june

Black-tailed Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) two adults, mutual grooming, North Dakota, U. S. A. august
Black-tailed Prairie Dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) two adults, mutual grooming, North Dakota, U.S.A. august

Puma (Felis concolor) adult, close-up of head, licking front paw, resting in snow, Montana, U. S. A. winter (captive)
Puma (Felis concolor) adult, close-up of head, licking front paw, resting in snow, Montana, U.S.A. winter (captive)

Crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) two immatures, mutual grooming, Labuk Bay, Sabah, Borneo, Malaysia

Puma (Felis concolor) adult, licking paw, sitting on rock in snow, Rocky Mountains, Montana, U. S. A. january (captive)
Puma (Felis concolor) adult, licking paw, sitting on rock in snow, Rocky Mountains, Montana, U.S.A. january (captive)

Hornet Robberfly (Asilus crabroniformis) adult, cleaning forelegs, resting on twig, England

Greenbottle (Lucilia caesar) adult, cleaning front legs, resting on Iceplant (Sedum sp)
Greenbottle (Lucilia caesar) adult, cleaning front legs, resting on Iceplant (Sedum sp.) flowers in garden, Warwickshire, England, september

Blesbok (Damaliscus dorcas phillipsi) adult, grooming, Malolotja Nature Reserve, Swaziland

European Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) baby, grooming, Suffolk, England, may

Mareeba Rock Wallaby (Petrogale mareeba) mother washing joey in pouch, Granite Gorge, Mareeba, Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia, august

Massai Lion (Panthera leo nubica) adult female, grooming three week old cub, Masai Mara, Kenya

Leopard (Panthera pardus) adult male, close-up of head, grooming paw, Sabi Sand Game Reserve, South Africa

Konik Horse (Equus caballus gemelli) two adults, mutual grooming, close-up of heads, Suffolk, England, april

Mountain Hare (Lepus timidus) adult, white winter coat, close-up of head, grooming foot, in snow, Strathspey, Cairngorm N.P. Highlands, Scotland, december

Domestic Cattle, Limousin cow grooming calf, in pasture, Dorset, England, september

Royal Grooms - Buckingham Palace
Royal Grooms at Buckingham Palace, London

Chariot of Assyria
An Assyrian ruler rides in his chariot, drawn by two horses, with two grooms and two attendants

French Avant-Courier
When a French nobleman travels, he sends an avant- courier ahead of him, to arrange food or accommodation at a convenient inn

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In the world of grooms, a captivating sight unfolds. An Indian Tiger, majestic and powerful, indulges in self-care as it meticulously grooms its chin. This adult Panthera tigris tigris exemplifies grace and elegance even in captivity. Meanwhile, John Grooms Crippleage and Flower Girls Mission stands as a beacon of hope for those in need. With their unwavering dedication, they provide support to individuals facing physical challenges, just like Wild Dayrell who triumphed as the winner of the Derby in 1856. An advert requesting support for John Groom's Crippleage echoes through time, reminding us of the importance of compassion and generosity towards those less fortunate. The annual John Groom's Home Parade in Clacton-on-Sea paints a vibrant picture where love and care take center stage. Transporting us back to c. 1800 is an image that captures a young boy grooming a horse for a gentleman. It symbolizes tradition and respect between man and beast—a bond forged through mutual understanding. The Inmates of John Grooms Orphanage for Maimed and Crippled Girls embody resilience amidst adversity. Their spirits remain unbroken as they find solace within these walls while learning valuable life skills. A beautiful engraving depicts horses being prepared on the side—an intricate process requiring precision and attention to detail—reflecting the commitment shown by dedicated grooms throughout history. Lunchtime brings forth an enchanting scene set amidst the ruins of Hunaudaye in 1879—a moment frozen on canvas forevermore. Here, grooms gather with their equine companions to share nourishment amidst ancient remnants—a testament to enduring bonds formed between man, nature, and history itself. Hakuba no Sechie transports us further back into late 18th-early 19th century Japan—where skilled craftsmen groom horses with utmost care under Kitao Shigemasa's watchful eye.