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A former jockey who was forced to retire through injury has launched a new business providing luxury loos across North Yorkshire.
Henry Brooke, who enjoyed an 18-year career with 588 wins, now runs North Yorkshire Toilets from his farm in Middleham.
He started the business while recovering from a broken leg suffered in a fall at Perth in September.
Former jockey Henry Brooke has launched North Yorkshire Toilets, providing luxury mobile loos for weddings, festivals, parties and building sites across the region (Image: Supplied)
Mr Brooke said: "As I was rehabbing from a broken leg after a fall at Perth last September, I started to wonder if my childhood dream of being a jockey might be coming to an end.
"I wanted a second career that would allow me to be outdoors, working in a place I love so much, North Yorkshire.
"When I looked at all of the events happening in the region, from weddings and parties, to festivals, fetes and building sites needing temporary toilets, I realised that it was a relationship business that would really suit me."
Former jockey Henry Brooke has launched North Yorkshire Toilets (Image: Supplied)
The Tadcaster-born jockey has invested in luxury mobile units and individual toilets and is already building a strong reputation.
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Mr Brooke said: "People have been wonderful, supporting me and the business.
"I’m working flat out to give the right mix of good prices and excellent service and have been delighted to cover so many events in the first few months."
The business serves weddings, festivals and parties across the region.
Former jockey Henry Brooke shows off one of his luxury mobile loos for hire (Image: Supplied)