EQUINE | SAEVA News
In Memory of Jim An trobus
www.sportingpost.co.za
08 December 2016
Dr Jim Antrobus, who described himself as an equine
neonatologist and gynaecologist, is – despite his pro-
testations –one of the best-loved vets in the country.
Reproductive vet extraordinaire, Highlands’ resident
expert for many years, Jet Master’s personal physician
and breeder of recent CTS Sales race winner (and Fil-
lies Guineas 2nd) Safe Harbour. Jim Antrobus is, as
one long-standing breeder stated firmly, ‘a treasure.
An absolute treasure!’
James Herriot (or more correctly, Alf Wight), loosely
styled himself on P.G. Wodehouse and one description
runs, “the Herriot stories include sad and poignant pas-
sages, which you never find in Wodehouse – but both
authors were writing nostalgically about a halcyon
world that had long since disappeared.” Fortunately,
the world from Dr Antrobus’ stories is still very current,
mainly because he never fails to find the wonder – and
the humour – in almost any situation.
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