The exceptional Sands of Gallipoli 2014 release Light Horse Limited Edition Figurine from Master Creations. This cold cast bronze figurine proudly remembers the ALH and the place of these men and horses in our national heritage. The figurine is approximately 310mm high and features a glass vial of authentic Gallipoli sand set into the base and the production is limited to 5000 units.
During the Great War some 32,000 men and 40,000 horses served with the Australian Light Horse. But these men and horses were not a conventional cavalry. The light horse were mounted infantry who could use their mounts to quickly cover great distances to reach and, when need be, withdraw from the enemy. In the fight they would dismount and fight on foot. Formed in sections of four riders, one man - the 'Led Rider' - would take the section's horses to safety while the others joined the fight.
The light horse were well suited to the vast deserts of the Middle East. A great sadness for many light horsemen at the end of the Great War was leaving their faithful mounts behind. The Australian Government deemed the risk of disease and cost of transport too great and instead sold the horses into service with the British and Indian Armies. Those horses too old, injured or too ill, were humanely put down.
During the Great War some 32,000 men and 40,000 horses served with the Australian Light Horse. But these men and horses were not a conventional cavalry. The light horse were mounted infantry who could use their mounts to quickly cover great distances to reach and, when need be, withdraw from the enemy. In the fight they would dismount and fight on foot. Formed in sections of four riders, one man - the 'Led Rider' - would take the section's horses to safety while the others joined the fight.
The light horse were well suited to the vast deserts of the Middle East. A great sadness for many light horsemen at the end of the Great War was leaving their faithful mounts behind. The Australian Government deemed the risk of disease and cost of transport too great and instead sold the horses into service with the British and Indian Armies. Those horses too old, injured or too ill, were humanely put down.
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