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Red Rum rides in the 1975 Grand National

Horse Racing - Aintree - 1975 Grand National
Brian Fletcher, in the yellow cap, rides Red Rum, with Southern Quest (12) ridden by S. Shields, Glanford Brig (3) ridden by M. Blackshaw, and The Dickler (2) ridden by R. Barry

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Tennessee Walking Horse

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Goodbye Old Man - Soldier and dying horse during WWI

Goodbye Old Man is a striking image of a soldier bidding farewell to his fatally injured horse. Goodbye Old Man was commissioned by the Blue Cross in 1916 to raise money to help horses on active service.
The artist is Fortunino Matania and it is one of his most famous war-time illustrations. Fortunino Matania (1881 - 1963) was born in Naples.
During and after the war, his work adorned many a history book. During the 1st World War Matania mainly worked for the British magazine The Sphere as their star illustrator, usually producing one full page illustration or more per weekly issue.
He was also employed by the British government and commissioned by individual British regiments. He visited the front several times which allowed him to view wartime conditions at first hand and talk with soldiers about their experiences. From sketches and memory he could then finish a painting, often within a few days

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