Mark Cobb is always up for a challenge. Besides his job as Head Lad he is capable of many of the yard's tasks!

So, in September he took on the task of building the new feed barrow.

The epic construction began on the 7th September 2016, with frames and a plastic hopper. But all was far from straightforward ...

Hammers are always a good plan if in any sort of doubt.

A close inspection of the hopper, and all is going to plan.

The wheels are on, all systems go. A giant leap forward. All sorts of exciting plans are being made, including a name. We will put it to the masses and immortalise one of our horses by bestowing its name on this fine vehicle.

The new kit arrived from Ireland, all present and correct. The barrow is now complete and ready for a test run. The final stage is to bestow a name on this wonderful vehicle, to immortalise one of our stable stars.

The nameplates are ready for a naming ceremony for the new barrow. We will give it a good clean and polish for the event.

Fred is now complete and sporting his name!

Fred meets the barrow named in his honour.

Bowson Fred has a lunchtime snack delivered in the new barrow.

Thanks to Mark Cobb for the story!