Breaking in colts for the Army, WW1
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Breaking in colts for the Army, WW1
Hussars breaking in colts for use by the Army in a Surrey village during the First World War. Date: 1915
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Breaking Ford Gallop Galloping Horseback Hussars Mounted Splash Surrey Colts
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of determination and focus as Hussar soldiers from the British Army break in colts for use during the First World War, in a Surrey village in 1915. The scene takes place at a ford, where the horses, still young and untamed, are being introduced to the water and the rhythmic gallop that would become second nature to them on the battlefield. The soldiers, dressed in their distinctive uniforms, are seen in various stages of the training process - some leading their colts by a rope, others riding them bareback, and others guiding them through the water with a gentle hand. The splash of water, the muddy terrain, and the wild, untamed energy of the young horses create a sense of raw power and the unyielding spirit of the soldiers as they prepare for the challenges ahead. This historical image offers a unique glimpse into the training process of the mounted troops during WWI, highlighting the crucial role horses played in the military during this period.
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