Memoirs of a Foxhunting Man
The jaunty young groom who gives the narrator his first riding lessons and introduces him to the world of horses.
Early Days
The groom who patiently teaches George to ride, arranges the purchase of Rob Roy, and accompanies him to his first meet.
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The groom who teaches George to ride and influences his early sportsmanship.
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The jaunty groom who gradually improves the horses and secretly plans to make a sportsman of young George.
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Patiently teaches the narrator to ride, permits his first solo ride, and later shows tactful silence about the mishap.
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The groom who encourages George's sporting development, finds the new pony Sheila, and reassures Aunt Evelyn about the horse's suitability.
First Day with the Hounds
The groom who accompanies George, offering guidance and tactful support.
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Persuades Aunt Evelyn that the day was uneventful and brushes mud off George's back.
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George's groom, who advises him on hunting etiquette and criticizes his faux pas.
The Flower Show Match
Picks George up from the station, tells him he has a place in the Flower Show Match team, and is a mainstay of the village cricket team.
Home for the Holidays
Picks George up from the station and tells him he is playing in the Flower Show Match.
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The groom and cricket enthusiast, who helps George with his pads and discusses county cricket.
A Fresh Start
Acts as a tactful mentor, teaching George about horses and hunting through subtle guidance.
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Mentioned as the one who pitches George into the village cricket team.
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Encourages George to hunt, brings Harkaway to the front door, and discusses the horse's condition.
V
Dixon described the Ringwell Point-to-Points as 'a real old-fashioned affair,' influencing George's decision to attend.
A Day with the Potford
The groom who makes arrangements for the hunt, rides Harkaway ahead, and later notices the horse's injury before Sherston does.
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Dixon prepares Harkaway for the Potford outing and rides him over the night before.
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Groom; perceptive and practical, notices Harkaway's overreach immediately and listens to George's story with a mix of pride and surprise.
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Surprised by George's independent purchase of Cockbird, pleased with the new horse.
VI: The Colonel's Cup
Sherston's groom, who helps prepare Cockbird for the race and celebrates the victory.
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The narrator's advisor, who suggests boxing Harkaway to stag-hound meets and discusses Harry Buckman with the narrator.
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Dixon trains Cockbird with the narrator, offering cautious advice about riding style and sharing the burden of preparation.
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Weighs George and his saddle, advises on the weight-cloth, and expresses confidence in Cockbird.
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George's groom, who rides Cockbird to the course and celebrates the victory.
VII: Denis Milden as Master
Brings the horses up from grass in mid-September.
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The narrator's groom, who clips the horses' legs and speaks approvingly of Milden as a pattern of a young gentleman.
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George's groom, who is not told about the Kennels visit beforehand.
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Prepares Cockbird for point-to-points and approves of the new horse Sunny Jim.
Migration to the Midlands
George's groom; brings the horses to Packlestone, acts as second-horseman, and is delighted with his new role.
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George's groom, who brings the horses from Butley and realizes his ambition to hunt in a better country.
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Acts as second-horseman, is permanently happy, and admires the Peppermores and Denis Milden.
IX: In the Army
Mentioned as having brought Cockbird to Downfield; advises George to enlist where he isn't well known.
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George's former groom, who cared for Cockbird and is now affected by the war's disruptions.
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Has joined the Army Veterinary Corps, setting an example for George.
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Quoted as having advised Sherston to join where he is not well known.
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Sergeant Dixon; George learns he died of pneumonia after writing to him.
