Headstone Ideas for a Jockey or Horse Trainer

For jockeys, trainers, grooms and hot-walkers, life revolves around the backstretch at dawn and the roar of the grandstand. A headstone can bring them back to the track one last time.

Symbol and etching ideas

• A racehorse and jockey crossing the finish line.
• Racing silks in their colours — see horse headstone meaning.
• A horseshoe turned upward — see horseshoe meaning.
• A winner's circle wreath of flowers.
• A barn and paddock for a trainer or breeder.

Personal touches

• Their silks colours and pattern.
• Famous horses they rode or trained.
• Their home track.
• Number of wins, if the family wishes.

Epitaph ideas

• First past the post.
• Home stretch.
• Riding in the winner's circle.
• Hast thou given the horse strength? (Job 39:19)
• Ride on.

Showing silks in colour

Silks are all about colour. On black granite, etched silks can be hand-tinted, or a small colour ceramic of the jockey in silks can be set into the stone. See ceramic photo vs laser-etched portraits.

Track and race names

Track names and race trophies may be trademarks. Using a famous horse's name is usually fine, but logos and trophy designs should be avoided or used with permission.

Design tips

• A horse in full stride suits a wide landscape stone.
• Hand-tinted silks need occasional touching up.
• Pair a racing scene with a quiet barn scene on the back.
• Upturned horseshoes are traditionally lucky.

Key Takeaways

• Racing silks, horses and horseshoes suit the track.
• Colour silks need tinting or a ceramic.
• Job 39:19 celebrates the horse's strength.
• Avoid track logos without permission.

Next Step

See headstone ideas for a horse lover and headstone quotes about horses.