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 the Horse. It existed from 1693 until abolished in 1782, and carried 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.

Before 1782
Post abolished in 1782
 * 1691–1702: Henry Ireton
 * 1702–1708: William Walsh
 * 1708–1710: Thomas Meredyth
 * 1710–1717: Conyers Darcy
 * 1717–1736: Hon. Henry Berkeley
 * 1737–1746: Hon. James Brudenell
 * 1747–1760: Hon. William Keppel
 * 1760–1782: Richard Berenger

After 1828
Post revived in 1828
 * 1828–1830: Emilius Henry Delmé-Radcliffe
 * 1830–1837: Lord Frederick FitzClarence