Workers at David Pipe’s horse racing yard in Somerset continue their demanding daily tasks throughout the festive period, despite freezing early mornings and time away from family. With 32 fixtures nationwide between Christmas and New Year’s Day, the team handles essential duties like exercising, feeding horses, and cleaning stables, emphasizing that the horses “don’t know it’s Christmas,” so work must go on as usual.

Despite the busy schedule, staff strive to maintain the Christmas spirit by wearing festive hats and completing tasks efficiently to spend time with loved ones. Trainers and workers alike, such as Jack Tudor, appreciate the festive racing events, balancing work with family time and enjoying the unique atmosphere of holiday race meetings like those at Wincanton on Boxing Day.