Construction of horse lines ?

[sajackr]

Hi,

The "Constuction of horse lines" is mentioned several times in the WD of the 68th Coy MGC.

Can someone kindly tell me what this involves?

Many thanks

Sajackr

[Steven Broomfield]

Erecting, at its simplest, a rope line to which horses could be attached by a head rope. Prevents them running away too easily while at the same time allowing a degree of movement.

[nfh249]

From the war diary and photographs of the East Riding Yeomanry in the Middle East, they constructed wooden shelters for the horses (seen in the background in this, admittedly poor quality, photograph)

Cheers,

Neil.

[sajackr]

Steven, Neil

Thanks for your replies.

Intitially I thought along the same lines as Steven, but as it was mention daily 24th - 29th Dec 1916 I began to think about practicing line formations with horses and limbers.

Neils reply seems to fit the bill for the diary entries

Regards

Sajackr

[kenf48]

This rather nice water colour was for sale in a local auction earlier this year - failed to reach its reserve which was a little too rich for me!- but so atmospheric, and a good example of the type described in post 2 - the title is 'War Horses Resting on the Western Front' Artist George Denholm Arthur (26 x 32 in)

Ken

[Steven Broomfield]

What a splendid piece.