A tribute to light horse heroes

By Riverine Herald

Apr 28, 2025

Members of the Indi Light Horse at the Barmah Anzac Day commemorations. Photo by Contributed

More than 300 people attended Barmah’s Anzac Day service on Friday, April 25.

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The rain held off, and it was a beautiful sunny day for the march down the main street, led by piper Lachie Sommerville.

He was followed by the members of the Barmah and Nathalia fire brigades, ex-service men and community members.

Julie and George Pridmore's horses Rey and Milo wore horse rugs made entirely of knitted poppies. Photo by Contributed

They were followed by members of the Indi Light Horse, dressed in traditional uniforms, and Max Ryder with his cart led by his two horses, accompanied by two women dressed as World War I nurses.

Members of the Barmah Muster and Nathalia pony club also took part in the march.

Julie and George Pridmore and their horses Rey and Milo displayed horse rugs made entirely of knitted poppies — made by some of the women of the community, representing all animals who served in war.

Max Ryder with his cart led by his two horses at the Barmah Anzac Day march. Photo by Contributed

Ewen McLean addressed the crowd, speaking on how the Indi Light Horse ride to remember all the light horse men and their horses who served in so many battles through all the wars.

Mr McLean also talked about his horse Nigel, who is 27 and is being retired, with the Barham event his last parade.

He recited the poem The Last Parade by Banjo Patterson. A very moving poem about the 160,000 left behind after World War I, who never came home after serving faithfully.