Across the country today (11 November, Armistice Day) and this Sunday (13 November, Remembrance Sunday), the nation will remember and honour those who have sacrificed themselves to secure and protect our freedom. And the equestrian community has been doing its bit to mark the occasion — with their horses (and a few canine companions) donning a poppy
Expensive Legacy
"My ex-racehorse Expensive Legacy wearing her poppy and matching set" — Samantha Johnson
Scooby
"My cob gelding Scooby, wearing his poppy with pride in memory of the British horses and donkeys that went to war for us" — Julie Blake
Mabel and Boffie Brown
"My daughter Boffie Brown and her gorgeous mare Mabel" — Susan Brown
Frank, Delilah and Iris
"Our three terriers from left to right, Frank, Delilah and Iris" — Sarah Gennard
Tam
"My 26-year-old warmblood Tam" — Ruth Geddes
Jazz
"My youngster Jazz wearing his poppy" — N Hitchen
Sidney
"Sidney the black Labrador" — Lydia Doster
Blue
"My seven-month-old beagle Blue wearing his poppy with pride" — Kelly Martin
Toby
"Our driving pony Terbek First Boy (Toby) sporting his poppy at an indoor event" — Jane Wilson
Lily
"Lily the Jack Russell-cross sporting her poppy after a long day at the yard" — Helen
Prince, Sancho and Rufus
"My pony Prince and my dogs Sancho and Rufus all wearing poppies" — Emma Wood
Tiny Tim
"Tiny Tim sporting his poppy" — Emily Hebdon
Bunacurry
"My ex-racehorse, Bunacurry, wearing a poppy on his bridle. The photo was actually taken just after 11am on 11 November last year. I was hacking through the woods and asked Geordie (Bunacurry) to stand still for a minute at 11am. As I was about to ask him to walk on, the sun shone through the clouds and onto his face. He kept absolutely still with his ears pricked" — Claire Halliday
