Stable Lass, 9781509847648
Hardcover
Racing stable secrets: love, loss, and life among the horses.

Stable Lass

riding out and mucking in - tales from a yorkshire racing yard

$53.94

  • Hardcover

    320 pages

  • Release Date

    5 April 2018

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Summary

A Day in the Life of a Stable Lass: Tales from the Racetrack

Being a stable lass is far from glamorous, often one of the lowest paid jobs. Yet, for Gemma, it’s a world of immense reward. Nestled in the picturesque Wensleydale, in Middleham, she finds solace and wonder in the company of astonishing horses, even if the people can be challenging.

In “Stable Lass,” Gemma pulls back the curtain on the closed world of a racing stable. Experience the intricate web of politics, the …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781509847648
ISBN-10:1509847642
Series:My First Touch and Find
Author:Gemma Hogg
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Imprint:Sidgwick & Jackson Ltd
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:5 April 2018
Weight:587g
Dimensions:242mm x 160mm x 34mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Vividly funny, shockingly frank, deeply passionate, movingly sensitive - and that’s just about the horses! A bawdy, caring, and wickedly insightful stable yard rite of passage that no racing fan should miss. There’s never been a book like this before. – Brough ScottA delightful romp. * Daily Mail *A poignant, compelling, hilarious, emotional account of life as a Yorkshire stable lass. * Racing Post *An exhilarating ride and a fascinating ‘muck and all’ glimpse into the closed world of horse racing. * Lancashire Evening Post *Full of heartwarming stories and some very characterful thoroughbreds * Horse & Rider *Stable Lass is a must-read. * Horse & Hound *

About The Author

Gemma Hogg

Gemma Hogg is assistant trainer at Micky Hammond Racing, which is based in Middleham in North Yorkshire. She has worked for Micky Hammond since 2008, when she started as a stable lass. She was named Employee of the Year at the 2016 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards as well as winning the Leadership category.

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