MY START AS A TRAINER 



Towards the end of 1862, or early in 1863, 

 it came to my knowledge that Mr. Savile, of 

 RuiFord, wished to engage a private trainer. 

 Here, I thought, was my chance. As a patron 

 of the Findon Stable, Mr. Savile knew me, and 

 I had reason to suppose he would consider me 

 capable of taking charge of his horses. Having 

 recently married, I was particularly anxious to 

 improve my position, and had no doubt that, 

 thanks to the experience I had gained while 

 under John Day and William Goater, I was 

 qualified to assume the control of a training- 

 stable. But before taking any decisive step I 

 consulted Lord Westmoreland, who had, in 

 many ways, shown an interest in my welfare ; 

 and I may say that other patrons of the stable 

 were also very kind to me. I firmly believe it 

 was my close application to work, and my readi- 

 ness to do more than mere routine duties, that 

 caused these noblemen and gentlemen to favour 

 me as they did. 



Somewhat to my surprise. Lord Westmore- 

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