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Remarkable horse rides of British and foreign forces in war
A survey of notable cavalry journeys highlights endurance feats across theatres from Natal to Europe. It notes Natal Mounted Rifles riding eighty five miles in twelve hours and long ascents to relieve Kimberley, with riders carrying about 250 pounds of gear. The piece cites historic rides by Dick King, Archibald Forbes, Baron Gotter, S F Fountain, General Lawton, Count Birabrenberg, and others, comparing American and European efforts to long distance treks. It also includes a long aside on horse parasites and care, detailing botflies and their effects on horses and grooming practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Snoee
London
Natal
Booth
Dick King
Durban
Grahamatown
Linerrand
Smith
King
Port Natal
Ikiv
Archibald Forbes
Ulundi
Tnogland
Baron Gotter
Vienna
Paris
Plains
Bam
8. F. Fountain
United States Cavalry
Hed Cloud Agency
Nebraska
Sidney
Ridar
Birabrenberg