The Washington times., 1934-08-04

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the Horse Show in London was
the parade of the veteran war
horses, about IS in number.
The show opened each night
with them on parade.
They range from 20 years to
80 years old. All Of them had
long service during the war and
some Of them were in the entire
time. Many were wounded, re-
covered, and went back in the
war.
All have been horse show win
nerS before and since they did
service for their country. Many
Of these horses are owned by
the same men who used them
during the war or by families
Of their past owners, and they
were lent to the Horse Show for
this parade.
How they were greeted and
cheered each evening as they
walked proudly around wearing
their scars Of war! I will give
. history Of some Of them that
was given me by one of the
managers Of the show.
Angelina, age 26 years: On
mobilization she was drafted
to the Western Territories as
Second Lieutenant Allcard's
charger and accompanied him
to France in May, 1915. Saw
service at Ypres salient, Albert,
the Somme, and the battle OF
Arras in 1917.
Took part against the Ger
man offensive in March and
April, 1918, at Armentieres; the
battle Of the Marne, July, 1918;
and the capture of Greenland
Hill. Was then at Bourla Wood
and took part in the advance
through Cambria, Valenciennes,
ETC., until the armistice.
Wintered in Belgium and re-
turned to London about June,
1919, having spent more than
four years overseas, without a
wound.
Since the war Angelina has
been ridden by a lady, and
hunted with the Cranley and
Horsham. In addition, she has
been in camp with the Forty.
Seventh Division (Second Lon
dom Signals T. A. She was
lent by r. Allcard, esq, o. B. E.
Bessie, aged "a years: Mobil-
lied in 1914 and went to France
with the Fifth Dragon Guards.
Was in the retreat from Mons
and on the Somme in 1915 and
In the Arras sector in 1917. Was
wounded three times; at Land
recies, 1914: Longueval in July,
1916: and Bourbon in October,
1917.
The mare ultimately was sent
to a depot, was seen. there and
bought by her present owner.
Lent by A. e. Leach, Esq.
e 4
BrutuS, age ~ years: Went
to France with the Seventh Di-
vision in August, 1914, and
served with the Fourteenth Bri-
gade RIA. during the whole
war. He became the owners
charger at the battle Of LooS,
in October, 1915, and carried
him for the rest Of the war in
France and Flanders, except for
q period on the italian front in
October, 1917, returning to
France in March, 1918.
After the ArmiStice advanced
with the Army of Occupation
to Cologne. He was slightly
wounded on the Somme in 1918.
Was bought out of the Army
in 1919 and subsequently has
been hunted for seven seasons.
Lent by Major F. c. G. Nau-
mann, M. c.
Camouflage, age 20 years: Was
first ridden by his present owner
In France in 1915 and was then
attached to the Fourth Brigade
Of Heavy Artillery, Vielle Chap
elle, France. Remained with
the Fourth Brigade in various
sectors Of the western front,
from Ypres salient to Bapaume,
and was also in retreat before
the German offensive in March,
1918. Subsequently advanced
with the Second Army through
the occupied area in Belgium
= and after the Armistice to
Germany.
The horse returned home in
February, 1919, and was then
purchased by his present owner.
Was wounded in the near hip by
. shell splinter in 1916 on the
Somme, and with the exception
OF this wound was neither sick
nor lame during the whole of
his war service.
Since the war Camouflage
has been hunted regularly
from the season 1890 until
the present date. He was and
iS o first rate hunter, bold and
fast. He has won II hunt
races, including three miles
over the Steeplechase course at
the United Hunts meeting,
Singfield. His last win was
4S2S, and he has not run since.
Lent by Capt. ]. H. Body Cate
R.A.M.CO.
Ginger, age 29 years: Went
out to France in August, 1914,
and served as a team horse
in the Second Cavalry brigade