Tomorrow (8 June 2017), the British public will be taking to the polling stations for the General Election — and we're hoping to see a few horses in tow as well...
Posting pictures of dogs waiting patiently outside polling stations when it comes to election time (#dogsatpollingstations) has become something of a British tradition — a fast track way to making British politics more bearable with your pooch in tow.
But at last it seems that horses are putting their hoof in as well.
If you’re struggling to get excited about Brexit negotiations and details of pension reforms on the final day of campaigning today, we suggest shifting your focus to #horsesatpollingstations…
Take a look at these pictures of horses showing us how it’s done at recent elections:
Selby District Council in North Yorkshire welcomed their equine visitors
@horseandhound Have your seen our #horsesatpollingstations?https://t.co/rfeuEJixLY pic.twitter.com/pvGRYp43jE
— Selby DC (@SelbyDC) May 4, 2017
…and there were some tough decisions to be made in this corner of the Cotswolds
Election day: the perfect opportunity to exercise your horses #multitasking
Don't forget to take your horse too #dogsatpollingstations #horsesatpollingstations #equestrian pic.twitter.com/mROryYNPio
— EQUUS (@EquusEngland) May 4, 2017
A reliable mode of transport to get to the polling station on time…
It's not #dogsatpollingstations but #horsesatpollingstations here pic.twitter.com/wmDGs86ybe
— Madeleine Emerald (@emeraldthiele) May 4, 2017
And some equines are old hands at this voting lark. They’ve been doing it since 2015…
@GettyImagesNews what about #horsesatpollingstations alongside #dogsatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/gYpjt04K6F
— Jemma Cox (@jemmacox) May 7, 2015
Polling stations weren't open when I walked my dogs; but we hacked down after work to vote. #horsesatpollingstations pic.twitter.com/CRbe5Oow2O
— Michael G P Shryane (@MichaelGShryane) May 7, 2015
#HorsesatPollingStations #LabourInForBritain #iVoted pic.twitter.com/VJHZlo5MyH
— wendy neilson (@wendy_neilson) June 23, 2016
Success. Mission #horsesatpollingstations complete. Thanks for the inspiration #dogsatpollingstations! pic.twitter.com/wjFMD2fPI5
— Musselburgh Races (@MusselburghRace) May 5, 2016
Room for a small one?
Quite a big dog, this. Not sure of the breed. #DogsAtPollingStations pic.twitter.com/thKObeAIlc
— innocent drinks (@innocent) June 23, 2016
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