Two Equestrian Questions

Posted by Jenna on April 01, 1998 at 19:33:35:

I am working on a novel (aren't we all?) in which there is a character of a servant--a groom/coachman. The family he works for is quite well off and my question is: would taking care of the horses and carriages be the work of one individual or of two--a lowly lackey and a well-respected coachman?

My other question is, if you were a gentleman of that era, what names would you prefer for your horse (if at all) and dogs. I just can't imagine Mr. Darcy riding a "Lady" nor calling for "Sparky" to find the fox.

These are rather peculiar, lame questions, but I'm a stickler for being as close to the truth as possible.

I extend my sincerest gratitude in advance to anyone kind enough to respond.

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REPLIES:

• George Stubbs, John Frederick Herring Jessamyn 16:09:35 4/03/98 (2)
  • I have always wanted to see...;-) Caroline 13:19:24 4/04/98 (0)
  • Excellent idea! Thank you. (nfm) Jenna 10:50:00 4/04/98 (0)
• Are you serious? Caroline 19:10:16 4/02/98 (6)
  • My apologies Jenna 12:01:24 4/03/98 (2)
    • Not necessary Caroline 12:21:42 4/03/98 (1)
      • re: not necessary Jenna 12:42:47 4/03/98 (0)
  • are you serious? Michelle 21:38:29 4/02/98 (1)
    • The Way We Want To Be Treated Lesley 02:41:13 4/03/98 (0)
  • are you serious? Michelle 21:37:14 4/02/98 (0)
• a suggestion for animal names. P. Bingham 03:15:25 4/02/98 (5)
  • The old horse naming contest Nan 22:28:17 4/04/98 (1)
    • LOL! Caroline 10:29:31 4/05/98 (0)
  • Patricia & Kristen Jenna 12:09:26 4/03/98 (0)
  • My sentiments exactly...and another great JA resource, too Kristin J.D. 23:56:56 4/02/98 (1)
    • Bibliography Caroline 12:39:38 4/03/98 (0)
• Equestrian questions Leslie 20:47:48 4/01/98 (1)
  • "What Jane Austen Ate...." Marie B 21:56:59 4/02/98 (0)

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