Thrill of riding out and staff camaraderie are key to job satisfaction

Kate Tracey documents a typical shift at Tom George's Stroud yard

Washing off two of the residents after morning work

Washing down two of Tom George's team after morning workCredit: Julian Herbert

Philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: “Riding a horse is not a gentle hobby, to be picked up and laid down like a game of solitaire.

“It is a grand passion. It seizes a person whole and once it has done so, he/she will have to accept that his life will be radically changed.”

This statement seems as true today – if not more so – than it was in the 19th century.

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Published on 14 February 2019inSeries

Last updated 17:56, 14 February 2019

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