Christopher Jackson
Christopher Jackson was born in 1716 in Easingwold, Yorkshire, and was one of the top jockeys of his day. He gained many victories on the celebrated Match'em, owned by William Fenwick of Bywell, Northumberland. He retired from the saddle in 1765 and began training horses, principally for William Fenwick.
Christopher Jackson was born in 1716 in Easingwold, Yorkshire, and was one of the top jockeys of his day. He gained many victories on the celebrated Match'em, owned by William Fenwick of Bywell, Northumberland. He retired from the saddle in 1765 and began training horses, principally for William Fenwick.
Later, Jackson acquired land at Middleham in Yorkshire, upon which he built stables. His owners included William Bethell and John Pratt. Jackson became as successful a trainer as he had been a jockey, and was able to accumulate a considerable fortune.
Later, Jackson acquired land at Middleham in Yorkshire, upon which he built stables. His owners included William Bethell and John Pratt. Jackson became as successful a trainer as he had been a jockey, and was able to accumulate a considerable fortune.
The principal jockey for his stable was initially his brother, Thomas Jackson, but when Thomas took unfair advantage of fellow jockey Leonard Jewison in a race, he incurred a great deal of displeasure among the stable's owners, and Christopher Jackson was forced to replace him with Anthony Wheatley.
The principal jockey for his stable was initially his brother, Thomas Jackson, but when Thomas took unfair advantage of fellow jockey Leonard Jewison in a race, he incurred a great deal of displeasure among the stable's owners, and Christopher Jackson was forced to replace him with Anthony Wheatley.
John Cade also rode for the stable right up to the time of Christopher Jackson's death, which occurred on 14 October 1790. He was 74.
John Cade also rode for the stable right up to the time of Christopher Jackson's death, which occurred on 14 October 1790. He was 74.