Gentleman of the Horse

Gentleman of the Horse was a position in the stables department of the British Royal Court, subordinate only to the Master of Horse. It occurs from 1693 until abolished in 1782, with a salary of £256.

The post was revived in 1828, with a salary of £500. The title of the post was subsequently changed to Crown Equerry.

List of Gentlemen of the Horse

Before 1782

• 1684- ?: Adrian Beverland^[1]
• 1691-1702: Henry Ireton^[2]
• 1702-1708: William Walsh^[2]
• 1708-1710: Thomas Meredith^[2]
• 1710-1717: Conyers Darcy^[2]
• 1717-1736: Hon. Henry Berkeley^[2]
• 1737-1746: Hon. James Brudenell^[2]
• 1747-1760: Hon. William Keppel^[2]
• 1760-1782: Richard Berenger^[2]

Post abolished in 1782

After 1828

Post revived in 1828

• 1828-1830: Emilius Henry Delmé-Radcliffe^[2]
• 1830-1837: Lord Frederick FitzClarence^[2]

References

• R.O. Bucholz, 'The stables: Gentleman of the Horse ', Office-Holders in Modern Britain: Volume 11 (revised): Court Officers, 1660-1837 (2006), pp. 605. [1]. Date accessed: 26 October 2008