Stable Lass
riding out and mucking in - tales from a yorkshire racing yard
$53.94
- Hardcover
320 pages
- Release Date
5 April 2018
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 |
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| 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 |
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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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