A tribute to the Light Horsemen of World War I
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339433)
Rockingham, Australia
November 12, 2024 6:20pm CST
The photo shows an installation commemorating the role played by the Australian Light Horse during World War I. Australia sent more than 120,000 horses overseas.
Many were what became known as ‘Walers’, the name deriving from New South Wales. These were types rather than breeds. Some had a substantial amount of draught horse in their background and were used for haulage; others had more thoroughbred blood and were used as remounts.
Installed in 2013, the horse is a mosaic artwork. Bunbury artist Rocheen Navaro was commissioned to design and create the 2.9 life-size piece.
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@snowy22315 (180361)
• United States
13 Nov
I am going to remember this in case I ever get in Jeopardy. (gameshow)
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@snowy22315 (180361)
• United States
13 Nov
@JudyEv I am kind of a trivia buff so it is right up m alley.
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@JudyEv (339433)
• Rockingham, Australia
23h
@snowy22315 I'll try to come up with some more! 
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@Marilynda1225 (82690)
• United States
13 Nov
That a very interesting bit of history you shared and certainly a beautiful mosaic piece of art.
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@Marilynda1225 (82690)
• United States
17h
@JudyEv that's one of the things I enjoy about myLot. Seeing and learning about things I would never see in person. 
@freelancermariagrace (27766)
• Philippines
13 Nov
Thank you for sharing the interesting story. And, the mosaic artwork looks beautiful.
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@Beestring (14519)
• Hong Kong
13 Nov
Interesting story. I didn't know that horses from Australia were sent to army to help.
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@rsa101 (38148)
• Philippines
14 Nov
This is a really well-done piece of art, and I think it is good that you honored them because such a unit does not exist in the military anymore; they are only used for special events and not in combat.
Thanks for the nice facts about "Walers," too. I guess that word is not as popular anymore.
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@JudyEv (339433)
• Rockingham, Australia
19h
What you say is correct. They are only seen on ceremonial occasions. There are still people who breed Walers and honour their memory.
@luisadannointed (6015)
• Philippines
13 Nov
I think its a good thing to do. It means they are not forgotten and they works and sacrifices are being appreciated until today.
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@RasmaSandra (79648)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
13 Nov
Interesting and that is beautiful artwork,
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@LindaOHio (177847)
• United States
14 Nov
I always think about the misery the horses must have endured.
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@RevivedWarrior (2160)
• India
13 Nov
Looks like these horses were very powerful. So they have had a role in ensuring the victory in World War 1. I knew Australian forces has gone overseas for the war but was not aware of horses being sent. That too 120000! was not aware of this interesting historical fact .Interesting today I was reading about World War 1 and also about Ottoman Empire. I am aware of Australian Imperial force and their contribution in the war. . I would need to understand more on this mosaic artwork and artist Rocheen Navaro. This is a very informative post. Thanks once again!
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