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Halting a mule, WW1
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Halting a mule, WW1
A soldier has difficult trying to bring an unruly mule to a halt at an Army Remount Depot, as a mule has no " mouth" in the same way a horse responds to a bridle). Date: 1916
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In the heat of the 1916 Arabian desert, a soldier endeavors to bring an unruly mule to a halt at an Army Remount Depot. The mule, with its large, expressive ears and unblinking eyes, seems to size up the soldier with a stubborn glare. Unlike horses, mules do not have a "mouth" in the same way that they respond to a bridle. Instead, trainers relied on a variety of methods, including ropes, sticks, and patience, to tame and break the unmanageable animals. The First World War saw the use of over 250,000 mules and horses by the British Army alone. These animals were essential for transporting supplies and equipment to the front lines, making the task of training and managing them a critical one. The mule, with its strength, endurance, and sure-footedness, was particularly well-suited to the challenging terrain of the Middle East. Despite their usefulness, mules could be difficult to handle, especially when they were fresh off the boat or had been working long hours in the harsh desert conditions. In this photograph, the soldier's determined expression and firm grip on the mule's halter speak to the patience and perseverance required to manage these animals. The scene is a reminder of the human-animal bond that existed during the First World War, as well as the challenges and hardships faced by soldiers and animals alike.
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