ANZAC DAY 2015 at Brimbank Park Event Cache

25 April 2015, ANZAC Day, marks 100 years since the Gallipoli landings and is our nation’s annual commemorative day for acknowledging and remembering those who served not only in WWI, but in conflicts and operations throughout the last century.

As horse owners we would like to pay homage to the horses that fought in WWI

It is estimated that 8 million horses died during the four years of war – more than 136,000 of them were from Australia. Only one returned home.

Horses were targeted by both sides to weaken their enemies. In particular, the German Navy fired at ships laden with horses and donkeys, which led to thousands of animals dying in the middle of the ocean.

It is not often that we find ourselves in Melbourne's Western suburbs.

With some time to spare, in between a wedding and the reception, we thought that we might invite you to an event in honour of ANZAC Day horses.

From 16:00-17:00

Tea, coffee and Anzac biscuits will be available.
BYO mug or cup.

In this image, WWI soldiers are shown paying homage to their equine partners,
courtesy of the Saltburn Animal Rescue Association.