willing horse

willing horse

One who is ready and eager to work. Mark is a willing horse, so we can definitely get him to do this stupid project.
See also: horse, willing
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • get on (one's) horse
  • get on horse
  • get on one’s horse
  • bust a bronco
  • road apple
  • back the wrong horse
  • rush (one's) fences
  • rush your fences
  • each way
  • Run for the Roses
References in periodicals archive
He doesn't look the biggest but if he takes to it he could be very exciting - you couldn't get a more willing horse."
Poungach gets act together to earn 20-1 RSA quote
You cannot persist in flogging the willing horse, because no matter how willing it is, at some time it will collapse, exhausted and burnt out.
Crew courts controversy even at end of his reign
We can make one miss the kick or get a willing horse into its stride quickly, but we can't make one go if it doesn't want to.
Memory run one to forget - unlike fab Frankie
He's a very willing horse, but needs holding up and producing late."
Norse Warrior defies drift for Myerscough; WOLVERHAMPTON Friday
"Every jockey that goes out there is determined to win a race like that, you need a willing horse that is going to get you in that position but when you get on a lazy horse like that you have to find a happy medium." Briery Fox will go down as a gallant loser though connections were cursing McCoy.
McCoy grabs glory with yet another vintage finish
Appears to be improving since returning from his layoff and it could be that Egerton has a consistent and willing horse on his hands.
Return to Kempton a major positive for reformed Wonder; TRADING POST
Soon after the start of the race on a hot, humid and sweaty day the reins broke, so with just his balance and strength in his legs, a most willing horse and the good grace of the other jockeys, Fred Winter had one of the most memorable rides of his life on Mandarin in the 1962 Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris.
Letter: Winter's amazing tale; 100 GREATEST RIDES
Judging by some of the surfaces, it is surely stretching credibility to expect even the most willing horse to produce a meaningful athletic performance.
Letter: Fontwell ground is not being allowed to recover
He was a lovely, willing horse with a great attitude, and everyone connected with him is distraught, especially Graham, the owners and Angela Hunt, who looked after him at Emma Lavelle's.
Tragic start to the week but 'Limbo' lifts the spirits; 7 days with... Andy Clifton, managing director of Favourites Racing
He's an honest, willing horse and should be able to pay his way again for Elite Racing.
Stable tour: Len Lungo: I am delighted with the team we have this season
He's such a willing horse and just wants to get on with it."
Lingfield: Fallon works magic to get Squeeze and A Teen home
Remember the great old Irish saying, `Never spur a willing horse'!
Irish Point-Point-To-Point: Loughanmore kicks off weekend action
"He was a willing horse and I'm very sad that he won't be able to attempt to win a third Ormonde Stakes at Chester next season."
GEOFF WRAGG
Crisford said: "He's a lovely, game and willing horse who came good in the autumn of last year.
Best too hot for rivals to handle; Godolphin runner sinks Banks Hill
"He's a most willing horse and puts so much effort into his races that we like to give him a decent rest in between.
Towcester Briefing: Gale blowing hot in four-timer bid