War Horse Memorial

The countdown to Remembrance Sunday has begun. Support animals in need today by remembering those who gave service and sacrifice in the past. Badges available from our website thewarhorsememorial.org

Last chance to book your place for a very special afternoon tea to join Roy Palmer at the Royal Hospital Chelsea to celebrate the completion of his 1,000 virtual ride in support of War Horse Memorial on Sunday, October 25. All details on our website

Horses, donkeys, dogs and pigeons remembered for their service and sacrifice at a special ceremony at Pozieres, in the Somme region of northern France - and we were there. See the full story on our website site thewarhorsememorial.org

Thank you to Helen and the team ( pictured here) and their VIDs - Very Important Dogs. - who did a Bank Holiday Monday walk and ended up at The Plough Inn in Little London and collected £165 in donations along the way.

We celebrated National Dog Day with our special boy Woody ( pictured here with granddaughter Fearne). Hard to imagine that dogs like him were sent to two world wars and countless conflicts. Many never returned.

Alan Carr MBE, co-founder of the War Horse MemorialCIC and Michael Thompson, Honorary President remember the sacrifice of all animals in wars and conflict as they stand in the shadows of Poppy our national and Commonwealth monument created by acclaimed sculptor Susan Leyland

Today we show our support for the men, women and service animals - past and present - who keep us safe.

Queen Camilla is supporting Chelsea Pensioner Roy Palmer on his virtual 1,000 mile Ride for Peace in support of The Royal Hospital Chelsea and War Horse Memorial. See more on our website thewarhorsememirial.org

Chelsea Pensioner Roy Palmer presents the Governor of Windsor Castle with a lamp of peace to signal the official start of his 1,000 virtual bike ride in support of War Horse MemorialCIC and the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Read the full story on our website thewarhorsememorial.org

Chelsea pensioner and international War Animal Day ambassador Roy Palmer pictured with 90-year old giant tortoise George, the older resident at Cotswold Wildlife Park, salute fallen animals from wars and conflicts. See more on our website thewarhorsememorial.org

We’re at Cotswold Wildlife Park today to launch the UK arm of International War Animal Day with Chelsea Pensioner, poet and animal lover Roy Palmer who will be meeting camels, George the giant tortoise and two baby rhinos.Let us know how you are marking the day.

On International War Animal Day ( February 24) remember the service and sacrifice of tens of millions of animals who were sent to numerous wars and conflicts and never came home.

Tomorrow is International War Animal Day when we remember the tens of millions of horses, mules, donkeys, dogs, camels, cats and pigeons who have died in countless conflicts. Send how you remembered to [email protected] and we will share on our website.

Tomorrow sees the start of the year of the Fire Horse. At War Horse Memorial CIC it will also serve as a reminder to reflect on the millions of equids who have lost their lives in war and conflict.

We’re offering a one off bonus for January. You can now buy 10 of our Christmas cards for the knockdown price of £8. And our 2026 pin badges are now in stock. Visit our website shop thewarhorsememorial.org to see more

A very Happy New Year to all our friends and supporters. 2026 is the Chinese Year of the Fire Horse. Let’s hope, with your help, we can make a difference to the lives of many more equids- and other animals - through the sale of pin badges, knitted purple poppies and wristbands

Merry Christmas to all our lovely supporters and friends. Thank you for all your generosity this year. You have helped us help horse sanctuaries and animal welfare charities. Because of you we have been able to make a difference. Xx

Our good friend Nigel Allsopp who is President of the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation has written this fascinating book to support animals in Ukraine.

Not long now until the festive season gets underway. Time to order this year’s Christmas cards which portray animals who went to war. All profits will support animals in need right now. thewarhorsememorial.org/shop

According to the experts tea and coffee taste better in a bone china mug. Why not treat yourself to our stylish mug and help animals in need this winter. Details from thewarhorsememorial.org/shop