25/04/2026
On this ANZAC Day, we pause to remember not just the brave soldiers who served, but also the loyal animals who stood by their side 🐾
From horses carrying troops across difficult terrain to dogs delivering messages and providing comfort, these faithful companions showed incredible courage. They shared the hardships, offered comfort during the darkest moments, and saved countless lives.
This statue of Bill the bastard symbolises how horses assisted the troops during WW1. Bill was a fractious, fierce and some thought unbreakable chestnut, Waler, stallion who became a Great War legend for his incredible stamina and effort in saving many soldiers’ lives. He was one of over 130,000 Australian horses that served in the First World War, who were never to return home. You can visit the statue in Murremburrah NSW.