History buffs and horse lovers will come together on Saturday to watch a display of mounted infantry riding skills.
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The Australian Light Horse Games will bring together horses and riders from across Australia to compete in events similar to the training of the horsemen who served in World War 1.
Australian Light Horse Association member Mike Rowland, from Tamworth, said the games are important from both an education and commemoration perspective.
"We are looking to commemorate what our guys did over 100 years ago, how they and their horses trained before they headed off to war, but really an educational perspective is the real key," he said.
"We can continue to learn and pass down the knowledge of the skills and what it was the riders went through."
The competitions will represent the range of skills the riders and horses trained in before heading off to war, including handling a number of different weapons.
"Soldiers carried .303 rifles, in training they used lances, they used swords, and bayonets, so the events cover all of those areas," he said.
"Everybody works as a section of four, in uniform with military saddles and equipment.
"You will see them galloping, clearing jumps, and bursting balloons as they jump."
Mr Rowland said each horse had over 1000 hours of training to be able to work effectively with the rider.
Warrnambool Showgrounds Jenni Strain said the Light Horse event will be a fun day for the whole family.
"The Warrnambool Agricultural Society will be running a dog high jump, there will also be a BBQ and the Sunday Undercover Market will be open on Saturday as well as their regular time," Miss Strain said.
"We will have a jumping castle, facepainting, pony rides and a vintage vehicle display. There will be something for everyone.
"The Light Horse members will also run skills sessions for some of our local pony clubs on Sunday."
The Australian Light Horse Games are on at the Warrnambool Showgrounds from 8.30am on Saturday.
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