A war horse’s lock of hair saved by his soldier for decades, 59 horses seized in rescue and other things the horse world is talking about

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A war horse rememberedAs we come out of a summer celebrating incredible partnerships in equestrian sport, we’ve learned of another strong and moving partnership – this one from a century ago. The hair has now gone on public display, with the note William wrote and signed: “Forelock of my Troop Horse, killed 6 Oct 1915”. William served as a farrier sergeant in the Shropshire Yeomanry cavalry regiment, a part-time volunteer force in peace time. A spokesperson for the museum said it is possible the horse, killed on home service, was originally his own, and taken on for military service. Horses and donkeys were seized, along with many other species, in a multi-agency operation also involving The Donkey Sanctuary, Redwings, World Horse Welfare, Bransby Horses, the British Horse Society, Dogs Trust and Beauties’ Legacy.