Stable Boy Collection

Mill Reef was back on his feet again last night after undergoing a four-hour operation on a chipped cannon bone in his left foreleg yesterday afternoon

Racehorse Sea Pigeon winner of thirty-seven races, seen here with Steven Muldoon son of Pat Muldoon who owns the horse. 21st July 1983

Famous racehorse Arkle being tended by a stable lad Johnny Lumley at the stables of Tom Dreaper. 3rd February 1966

Just Up to Your Weight, n. d. Creator: Hablot Knight Browne
Just Up to Your Weight, n.d

Entrance to an Inn, with Stable Boy, 1850. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
Entrance to an Inn, with Stable Boy, 1850

Interior of a Stable, with Two Horses Feeding (graphite, pen & ink with wash on paper)
XYC284011 Interior of a Stable, with Two Horses Feeding (graphite, pen & ink with wash on paper) by Burgess, William (1749-1812); 23.8x33.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

The Groom, 1836 (oil on canvas)
XKH155712 The Groom, 1836 (oil on canvas) by Kruger, Franz (1797-1857); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Tattooed Betto, c. 1860-80 (b / w photo)
701545 Tattooed Betto, c.1860-80 (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A betto was a traditional Japanese horse-man, or groom.); Japanese

Study of a Groom, seen from behind, 1857 (oil on tan paper)
XYC159886 Study of a Groom, seen from behind, 1857 (oil on tan paper) by Havell, William (1782-1857) (attr.to); 26.7x19.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; British

Notes from the Combined Fleets of the Great Powers at Suda Bay, Crete (engraving)
1061870 Notes from the Combined Fleets of the Great Powers at Suda Bay, Crete (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

CH497392
Gimcrack; Newmarket Heath; trainer; jockey; stable boy; male; rider; equestrian; horse; racehorse; thoroughbred; landscape; Georgian; sport; sports; racing; horses; racecourse; training, 497392

Tattooed Betto, c. 1860-80 (b / w photo)
701546 Tattooed Betto, c.1860-80 (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A betto was a traditional Japanese horse-man, or groom.); Japanese

Man with traditional Japanese Irezumi tattoo, c. 1880 (hand coloured albumen photo)
DGC398090 Man with traditional Japanese Irezumi tattoo, c.1880 (hand coloured albumen photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Irezumi (a...aaIa, a...aa)

Paying the Hostler, engraved by Samuel William Reynolds (1773-1835), pub. by H
NP125566 Paying the Hostler, engraved by Samuel William Reynolds (1773-1835), pub. by H. Macklin, 1805 (mezzotint engraving) by Morland

Phaeton with a Pair of Cream Ponies and a Stable-Lad, 1780 and 1784
Phaeton with a Pair of Cream Ponies and a Stable-Lad; Phaeton with a pair of cream ponies and a tiger-lad; Charles II and Nell Gwynn at Newmarket Heath; Phaeton with 2 Cream Ponies

Pumpkin with a Stable-lad, 1774. Creator: George Stubbs
Pumpkin with a Stable-lad; A Hunter in a landscape, with bay, groom in crimson coat with sieve; Portrait of the Racehorse, Pumpkin, 1774

A stablehand and his charges - Horse and Foal Date: circa 1909

Exercising the royal horses, 1847-55 (oil on canvas)
XYC306561 Exercising the royal horses, 1847-55 (oil on canvas) by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); 85.7x111.8 cm; Yale Center for British Art

A Groom with Horses (w / c on paper)
XIR173246 A Groom with Horses (w/c on paper) by Han Gan (fl.c.742-56) (attr.to); Musee Cernuschi, Paris, France; Chinese, out of copyright

A Bay Horse Approached by a Stable-lad with Food and a Halter, 1789 (oil on canvas)
XYC159874 A Bay Horse Approached by a Stable-lad with Food and a Halter, 1789 (oil on canvas) by Garrard, George (1760-1826); 61.6x74.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Portrait of Quiz, the property of Lord Rous, after his last race at Newmarket
XYC158021 Portrait of Quiz, the property of Lord Rous, after his last race at Newmarket (oil on canvas) by Chalon, Henry Bernard (1770-1849); Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Chinese gentleman and stableboy exchanging a light with their pipes. Date between 1761 and 1764

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

Java - Indonesia - Stableboy with horse

Casting / Firing a Horse
The Newly approved method of casting and fireing. A horse is firmy restrained with ropes before branding with a hot poker

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"The Stable Boy: A Glimpse into the World of Equestrian Care and Tradition" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of the stable boy, a figure often overlooked but essential to maintaining the harmony between man and horse. From historical artworks to captivating photographs, these hints shed light on their role in various cultures. In "Just Up to Your Weight" by Hablot Knight Browne, we witness a humorous depiction of a stable boy struggling under the weight of an oversized rider. This comical scene reminds us that even with great responsibility comes moments of lightheartedness. Charles Emile Jacque's "Entrance to an Inn, with Stable Boy" transports us to a bustling inn where horses are cared for by diligent stable boys. The image captures both the energy and tranquility found within these establishments. A striking photograph from 1890 showcases a Japanese man adorned with traditional Irezumi tattoos. Here, we glimpse how even those outside Western cultures embraced body art as part of their identity – perhaps even some stable boys themselves bore such markings. Moving inside the stables, we encounter an exquisite drawing titled "Interior of a Stable, with Two Horses Feeding. " The artist's meticulous attention to detail immerses us in this intimate setting where stable boys diligently attend to their equine charges' needs. "The Groom, " depicted in oil on canvas in 1836, presents us with an elegant portrayal of a groom attending his noble steed. This painting highlights not only the physical labor involved but also emphasizes the deep bond formed between horse and caretaker. "Makomilia, " led by a negro stable boy dressed impeccably in livery attire is captured beautifully through vivid imagery from unknown origin. This intriguing glimpse into Turkish culture reveals how diverse individuals contributed to equestrian care across different regions. Another photograph titled "Tattooed Betto" takes us back further in time, between 1860 and 1880.