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Training a recruit: Lieut. Mike Rimington, a lady-pupil and an equine subject
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Training a recruit: Lieut. Mike Rimington, a lady-pupil and an equine subject
STC405634 Training a recruit: Lieut. Mike Rimington, a lady-pupil and an equine subject, illustration from The Illustrated War News, September 1916 (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieutenant Mike Rimington of Shrewsbury, a horse trainer; Rimington and his pupil stand on the back of Hellcat, a warhorse sent to him for discipline training; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22677142
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
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In this sepia-toned photograph, titled "Training a recruit" we are transported back to the tumultuous era of the First World War. The image captures Lieutenant Mike Rimington, an esteemed horse trainer from Shrewsbury, alongside his determined lady-pupil and their equine subject. Standing atop the sturdy back of Hellcat, a warhorse sent to Rimington for discipline training, the trio exudes an air of dominance and balance. Lieutenant Rimington's expertise is evident as he guides his pupil in honing her skills while taming this majestic beast. The composition beautifully showcases the symbiotic relationship between man and animal during times of conflict. It serves as a poignant reminder that even amidst chaos and destruction, humans found solace in their connection with animals. The significance of recruitment during wartime is subtly portrayed through this powerful visual narrative. As young men were conscripted into battlefields across Europe, horses played an integral role in military operations. This photograph encapsulates not only the physical training required but also symbolizes the resilience and determination necessary for survival on both sides of the frontlines. Preserved within a private collection, this remarkable piece offers us a glimpse into history's pages—a testament to human ingenuity and our unwavering bond with animals during one of humanity's darkest chapters—the Great War.
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