Equestrians unite to remember war horses
Animal welfare charity Brooke Action for Working Horses and Donkeys has released a poignant mosaic of war horses, made up of 200 photos of horses taken around the UK.
Released in time for the anniversary of Britain entering the First World War, the mosaic depicts horses transporting munitions to the Western Front.
Between 1914 and 1918, eight million horses, donkeys and mules lost their lives on all sides from fierce shellfire, gas attacks and the appalling conditions.
Brooke's year-long campaign, Every Horse Remembered, highlights the struggle of these horses and of working horses today, many of which still endure terrible living conditions. It hopes to raise £1 million to make long-lasting improvements and educate their owners, as these faithful animals continue to support the world's poorest people.
On 1 July, 102 years since the start of the Battle of the Somme, Brooke launched its Hack to Remember day, with riders encouraged to hack out in memory of horses from the past. Many of the photos used in the mosaic were taken then.
For more information and to get involved, visit thebrooke.org.
Released in time for the anniversary of Britain entering the First World War, the mosaic depicts horses transporting munitions to the Western Front.
Between 1914 and 1918, eight million horses, donkeys and mules lost their lives on all sides from fierce shellfire, gas attacks and the appalling conditions.
Brooke's year-long campaign, Every Horse Remembered, highlights the struggle of these horses and of working horses today, many of which still endure terrible living conditions. It hopes to raise £1 million to make long-lasting improvements and educate their owners, as these faithful animals continue to support the world's poorest people.
On 1 July, 102 years since the start of the Battle of the Somme, Brooke launched its Hack to Remember day, with riders encouraged to hack out in memory of horses from the past. Many of the photos used in the mosaic were taken then.
For more information and to get involved, visit thebrooke.org.
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