War-Horses by G.M. Jeudwine

June 12, 2019June 12, 2019 ~ lmbd88 ~ Leave a comment

I came across this poem in 'The Horse and the War' by Capt. Sidney Galtrey. It's one of the most powerful verses on the plight of the war horse that I've come across so far. 'We combed you out from happy silences, On thymey downs;From stream-veined meadowlands alight with crownsOf buttercups, where, for you, shapely … Continue reading War-Horses by G.M. Jeudwine

Inked

November 29, 2018December 1, 2018 ~ lmbd88 ~ Leave a comment

I'm no artist but I've always enjoyed being creative with pencil and ink in particular. Sketching aspects of the Great War is something which helps me to feel connected with Them when I'm away from the Western Front. In 2019, I'm hoping to take this a little more seriously with a talented friend of mine … Continue reading Inked

‘Help the horses – they help the men’

October 30, 2018March 25, 2019 ~ lmbd88 ~ Leave a comment

I’ve been lucky enough to have been raised in an equine loving family. I learnt to ride when I was just a toddler and spent much of my childhood caring for horses. For nearly 15 years I had my own - an Appaloosa cross called Gizmo. Appaloosa’s were bred by the Nez Perce people of … Continue reading ‘Help the horses – they help the men’