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| lulu |
Posted - 02 May 2016 : 2:05:44 PM
According to a small book just found on London statues the one of Lord Roberts is, in their opinion, the best equestrian statue in London he is riding his Arab Volonel who carried him on the march From Kabul and is bursting with energy according to the book. |
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| garnet |
Posted - 03 May 2016 : 6:45:37 PM
Brilliant! Also, Napoleon rode the Arab Marengo and Winston Churchill rode an Arab in the Boer War. I don't think some of the 'halter' horses being bred today would stand up to active service! |
| barbara.gregory |
Posted - 03 May 2016 : 4:30:46 PM
If it is an Arab of course it is the best! |
| Goldenmane |
Posted - 02 May 2016 : 5:51:02 PM
http://www.nam.ac.uk/microsites/war-horse/explore/horse-heroes/vonolel/
Would love to read the book but checked internet and saw this! Thank you Lulu. |
