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Ride through the battlefields with World Horse Welfare
WW1 soldier sitting on horse
The bespoke tour will follow in the hoofprints of the brave horses and men of the Great War.
Tour commemorates the centenary of the start of World War One and the debt owed to horses.
Follow in the hoofprints of the brave horses and men of the First World War. T - See more at: http://www.worldhorsewelfare.org/riding-events#sthash.ReildBRE.dpuf

International horse charity, World Horse Welfare, have organised a bespoke tour to commemorate the centenary of the start of World War One and the debt owed to horses.

The trip, which lasts nine days, will be steeped in history - offering riders the chance to ride through Northern France and Belgium to visit many of the significant and poignant battlefield sites, cemeteries and museums of the First World War.

Trip organiser, Frances Plume, said: "We invite supporters to join us on our unique Battlefield Centenary Ride that will follow in the hoof prints of the brave horses and men of the Great War. Together we will remember the sacrifices made during this horrific four years by our soldiers and horses who fell in the many battles that ensued."

Riders will travel by Eurostar to Brussels, where they will meet a military historian who will transport the riders back 100 years. The historian will guide the party through many sites that helped to change the face of history.

Commencing on September 12, the tour will begin in Mons, via Soignies. The party will then travel to Mauberge where they can try a commemorative WW1 ale called 'Souvient tol' in a local brewery.

The tour will then continue through to Sancourt; Bussy; Saint Crepin aux bois, north of the Foret de Compeigne and Villers Cotterets, via Pierrefonds.

World Horse Welfare is an international charity that improves the lives of horses in the UK and worldwide through education, campaigning and hands-on care of horses.

For more information about the trip visit visit www.worldhorsewelfare.org/riding-events. 

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Organised by the Responsible Use of Medicines Alliance Companion Animal and Equine (RUMA CA&E), the initative is supported by a range of cross-sector organisations.

Practices are encouraged to use the campaign to engage the whole practice team and raise awareness of the safe disposal of medicines with clients. Learn how your practice can get involved at rumacae.org.uk 

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